Intel Core 5 210H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison: the Intel Core 5 210H has a full suite of benchmark results, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the benchmark array for the Qualcomm part contains zero entries. This means every quantitative comparison must rely on the Intel part's absolute scores and its percentile placement, with the Qualcomm part assessed only through its architectural specifications and market positioning.

The Intel Core 5 210H achieves an average benchmark score of 24,872, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database. Its nearest rivals show how tightly clustered this performance tier is: the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24,911, a delta of -0.2% relative to the Core 5 210H; the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX scores 24,822, a delta of +0.2%; the Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24,935, a delta of -0.3%; and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24,964, a delta of -0.4%. The Core 5 210H sits within a 0.6 percentage point band across all four rivals, indicating that its average performance is statistically indistinguishable from these established processors.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel part records a multi-core score of 11,830 and a single-core score of 1,771. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 6,504 and the single-core result is 918. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 1,757 and the single-core score is 247. These results show a consistent scaling pattern across the three Cinebench versions, with the single-core to multi-core ratio remaining stable as the workload scales.

The PassMark suite reveals more detail about workload-specific behavior. The Intel part scores 217,805 in data compression, 12,187 in data encryption, 13,370 in extended instructions, 53 in find prime numbers, 45,057 in floating point math, 61,503 in integer math, 18,252 in multithread, 1,040 in physics, and 23,451 in random string sorting. The single-thread score is 3,539, matching the singlethread score of 3,539. The highest absolute score is in data compression, while the lowest is in find prime numbers, which is typical for a part that prioritizes throughput in parallel integer workloads over heavily branch-dependent prime sieving.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 210H wins in every measured category, simply because it is the only part with recorded benchmark data. Its data compression score of 217,805 is the standout result, suggesting strong sustained multi-core throughput for compression workloads. The integer math score of 61,503 and floating point math score of 45,057 indicate balanced arithmetic performance across both integer and floating point domains. The extended instructions score of 13,370 shows that the processor handles SIMD-style instruction extensions effectively, which benefits multimedia and scientific workloads.

The multithread score of 18,252 and the multi-core Cinebench results confirm that the Intel part scales well across its 8 cores and 12 threads. The physics score of 1,040 is modest in absolute terms but reflects the specific nature of that benchmark's workload. The random string sorting score of 23,451 indicates reasonable memory-bound sorting performance, while the data encryption score of 12,187 shows the processor's cryptographic throughput capabilities.

For the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100, there are no benchmark wins to record. The database shows an average benchmark score of 0 and a 50th percentile placement, which reflects the absence of measured results rather than a performance verdict. The part's specifications suggest it targets a different segment, but without recorded scores, no performance comparison is possible.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ substantially in their underlying designs. The Intel Core 5 210H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H, and belongs to the Core 5 generation built on the Raptor Lake Refresh. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 uses the Glymur codename, belongs to the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation, and is manufactured on a 3 nm process at TSMC. The die size for the Qualcomm part is 220 mm², while the Intel part has no recorded die size.

Core and thread counts differ: the Intel part has 8 cores and 12 threads, indicating a hybrid configuration with some cores lacking hyper-threading. The Qualcomm part has 12 cores and 12 threads, which suggests a homogeneous design without simultaneous multithreading. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Qualcomm part has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and no recorded boost clock. The Qualcomm part's higher base clock suggests a different power delivery strategy, though no TDP is recorded for it. The Intel part has a TDP of 45 W.

Cache hierarchies are also different. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm part has 288 KB of L1 cache per core and 16 MB of shared L2 cache, with no L3 cache recorded. The Qualcomm part's larger per-core L1 and shared L2 likely reflect a design optimized for lower latency access to frequently used data. Memory support differs as well: the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, while the Qualcomm part supports LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration with a recorded memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s. The Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth figure.

PCI Express support also differs. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU, while the Qualcomm part provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes. Both parts lack ECC memory support. The integrated graphics differ: the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units, while the Qualcomm part uses the Adreno X2-85. The Intel part uses an Intel BGA 1744 socket, while the Qualcomm part uses a Qualcomm BGA 2343 socket. Both parts have locked multipliers, meaning they are not intended for overclocking. The Intel part was released on 2024-12-17, while the Qualcomm part has a release date of 2026-04-05. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $342; the Qualcomm part has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel part's production status is Active, as is the Qualcomm part's.

The Verdict

The data in the database supports only one clear conclusion: the Intel Core 5 210H is a fully measured processor with a complete benchmark profile, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no recorded benchmark results. For anyone selecting a processor based on measured performance, the Intel part is the only option with verifiable data. Its average benchmark score of 24,872 places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals, all within a 0.4 percentage point delta, confirm that it sits in a well-established performance tier. The Core i7-13620H, Ryzen 9 5900HX, Core i7-11850H, and Ryzen 5 7500F all cluster within 0.3 percentage points of the Core 5 210H's average score, making this part competitive with those established mobile and desktop processors.

The Qualcomm part, with its 12 cores, 4.00 GHz base clock, 3 nm process, and 152.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, presents an interesting architectural profile, but the absence of benchmark data means the database cannot confirm how that architecture translates into real-world performance. The 50th percentile placement and average benchmark score of 0 are artifacts of missing measurements, not performance verdicts. The Intel part's 8 cores and 12 threads, boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache are all confirmed specifications that support its measured scores.

The verdict is straightforward: the Intel Core 5 210H is the processor with demonstrated performance across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and the PassMark suite. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is a processor whose specifications are recorded but whose performance is unmeasured. Any comparison between the two based on the current database contents must favor the Intel part by default, not because it is necessarily faster, but because it is the only part with data.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core 5 210H?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H has an average benchmark score of 24,872, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has an empty benchmark array, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals listed in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 210H compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H?

A: The Intel Core i7-13620H has an average score of 24,911, which is a delta of -0.2% relative to the Core 5 210H, meaning the Core 5 210H is essentially tied with it.

Q: What are the cache configurations of the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core and 16 MB of shared L2 cache, with no L3 cache recorded.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 supports LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration with a recorded bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 5 210H?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H has a launch MSRP of $342. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no recorded launch MSRP.