Intel Core 5 211E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 Comparison

Intel Core 5 211E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a complete benchmark profile for the Intel Core 5 211E, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no recorded benchmark scores. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible. The Intel part’s average benchmark score is recorded at 37,829, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Qualcomm part sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0, indicating a lack of tested performance data rather than a measured performance level.

The Intel Core 5 211E delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,389 and a single-core score of 2,878. In Cinebench R20, it scores 8,563 multi-core and 1,208 single-core. The Cinebench R15 results show 2,055 multi-core and 289 single-core. Passmark results include a multi-thread score of 23,833, single-thread score of 4,006, integer math at 88,117, floating point math at 66,402, data compression at 346,757, and data encryption at 17,938. The extended instructions score is 21,592, random string sorting is 34,308, find prime numbers is 43, and physics is 702.

Because the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no benchmark entries, there are no head-to-head wins for either side. The database records zero wins for both processors. The only comparable metric is the nearest rival analysis for the Intel part, which shows it within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the Intel Core i9-14901E, and 0.1% to 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435. These deltas are minimal, indicating the Intel Core 5 211E performs essentially on par with its closest competitors in aggregate scoring.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel’s foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses the Glymur codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation. It is built on a 3 nm process node at TSMC. The process node difference is substantial, with the Qualcomm part using a newer fabrication technology.

The Intel processor has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Qualcomm processor has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Intel part uses a simultaneous multithreading approach, giving it more threads than cores. The Qualcomm part has equal core and thread counts, indicating no multithreading per core. The Intel base clock is 2.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Qualcomm base clock is 4.45 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel part has a higher boost ceiling, while the Qualcomm part has a higher base clock.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm part has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 16 MB of L2 cache per module, and 9 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size for Intel is 257 mm², while Qualcomm is 220 mm². The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Qualcomm processor supports LPDDR5X memory with a triple-channel bus and 228.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Qualcomm memory bandwidth is roughly three times higher.

The Intel part integrates UHD Graphics 730, while the Qualcomm part integrates Adreno X2-90. Intel uses Socket 1700, Qualcomm uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. The Intel part supports ECC memory, the Qualcomm part does not. PCIe support differs: Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes, Qualcomm has Gen 5 with 12 lanes. The Intel part targets the desktop market segment, the Qualcomm part targets mobile. Both are listed as Active production status. The Intel release date is recorded as January 12, 2025, while the Qualcomm release date is April 5, 2026.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on recorded data, the Intel Core 5 211E is the only processor with measurable performance. It wins all performance categories by default because the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no benchmark scores in the database. The Intel part shows strength in multi-threaded workloads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,389 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 23,833. Its single-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,878 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4,006.

The Qualcomm part cannot be assigned wins in any workload category due to absent data. Its architecture suggests different strengths based on specifications alone. The higher core count of 18 versus 10 and the much higher memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s indicate potential advantages in memory-intensive and heavily parallel workloads. The triple-channel memory bus compared to dual-channel also favors the Qualcomm design. However, these are architectural observations, not measured outcomes.

The Intel part uses a 65 TDP rating, which appears in the specification table. The Qualcomm part has no TDP listed. The Intel part’s boost clock of 4.90 GHz exceeds the Qualcomm boost clock of 4.70 GHz, which may translate to faster single-thread execution when the workload depends on peak frequency. The Qualcomm base clock of 4.45 GHz is much higher than the Intel base clock of 2.70 GHz, potentially providing better sustained performance at lower utilization levels, but again this is not confirmed by benchmarks.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. Base clocks are 2.70 GHz for Intel and 4.45 GHz for Qualcomm. Boost clocks are 4.90 GHz for Intel and 4.70 GHz for Qualcomm. The Intel TDP is 65, the Qualcomm TDP is not listed. Sockets are Intel Socket 1700 versus Qualcomm BGA 2343. Codenames are Bartlett Lake versus Glymur. Process nodes are 10 nm versus 3 nm. Foundries are Intel versus TSMC. Die sizes are 257 mm² versus 220 mm².

Cache configurations differ completely. Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Qualcomm uses 288 KB L1 per core, 16 MB L2 per module, and 9 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel versus LPDDR5X for Qualcomm. Memory bus is dual-channel for Intel versus triple-channel for Qualcomm. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for Intel versus 228.6 GB/s for Qualcomm. ECC support is present on Intel, absent on Qualcomm. PCIe is Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel versus Gen 5 with 12 lanes for Qualcomm. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 versus Adreno X2-90. Market segments are Desktop versus Mobile. Release dates are January 12, 2025 versus April 5, 2026. The Intel launch MSRP is $221, stated once here. The Qualcomm launch MSRP is not recorded. Part numbers are SRQERQ65F for Intel and X2E94100 for Qualcomm. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has an average benchmark score of 37,829. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has an average benchmark score of 0, which reflects the absence of recorded benchmark data.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel boost clock is higher by 0.20 GHz.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E supports 76.8 GB/s over a dual-channel memory bus. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 supports 228.6 GB/s over a triple-channel memory bus.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the process nodes for the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E uses a 10 nm process node at Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses a 3 nm process node at TSMC.

The Verdict

The recorded data clearly favors the Intel Core 5 211E for anyone requiring verified performance metrics. It has a full benchmark suite with scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and multiple Passmark tests. Its 86th percentile ranking and average score of 37,829 place it within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Intel Core i9-14901E, and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no benchmark scores, a 50th percentile ranking, and an average score of 0, making it impossible to assess its performance from the database.

For desktop workloads with a focus on single-thread performance, the Intel part’s 4.90 GHz boost clock and recorded single-core scores make it the only measurable choice. The Qualcomm part offers architectural advantages in core count, memory bandwidth, and process node, but these remain unverified. The Intel part also provides ECC memory support, which is absent on the Qualcomm part. The Qualcomm part targets the mobile segment and uses LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel part targets desktop with DDR4 and DDR5 support.

The decision depends on whether the user requires tested performance or accepts unmeasured specifications. The data shows the Intel Core 5 211E as the only processor with concrete benchmark results, making it the sole option for performance-based selection. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 may offer theoretical advantages in specific areas, but the absence of any benchmark entries means those advantages cannot be confirmed or quantified. The Intel part is the safer choice based on the available evidence.