Intel Core 5 211TE vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 211TE and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 represent fundamentally different platform philosophies, yet the recorded benchmark data offers a clear picture of their relative performance. The Intel part has a complete set of benchmark results across Cinebench and Passmark suites, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has no benchmark scores recorded in the database at all. This absence of data is itself a significant finding.

The Intel Core 5 211TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12201 and a single-core score of 1722. In Cinebench R20, it records 5124 multicore and 723 single-core. The R15 results show 1229 multicore and 173 single-core. These scores place the chip in the 69th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database, with an average benchmark score of 15370.

Because the Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has no recorded benchmarks, its percentile ranking sits at 50, which represents a baseline default rather than a measured performance outcome. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0. The database shows zero wins for either part in head-to-head comparisons, which confirms that no direct benchmark comparison is possible with the available data.

The Intel processor's Passmark results provide additional granularity. It scores 33991 in integer math, 26150 in floating point math, and 133434 in data compression. Encryption performance reaches 7231, while extended instructions score 8615. The multithread score is 11685, and single-thread performance is 1408. Physics simulation scores 1278, and random string sorting reaches 14838. Prime number finding is the lowest Passmark result at 72.

Without any benchmark data for the Qualcomm part, the analysis cannot claim a performance victory for either chip. The data shows that the Intel Core 5 211TE performs at a measured level, while the Snapdragon X1E-78-100 remains unmeasured. The Intel chip's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD EPYC 7543 with an average score of 15477 and a delta of -0.7%, the AMD EPYC 7702P at 15130 with a delta of 1.6%, the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U at 15682 with a delta of -2%, and the Intel Core i3-1315U at 15022 with a delta of 2.3%. These deltas indicate that the Intel Core 5 211TE sits within a tight performance band around these server and mobile parts, with the Ryzen 3 7440U being the strongest competitor at 2% ahead and the Core i3-1315U being 2.3% behind.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear distinction: the Intel Core 5 211TE is a measured, active desktop processor with a full benchmark profile, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 is an active mobile processor with zero recorded benchmark results. Anyone requiring verified performance numbers should select the Intel part, as it has demonstrable scores in both Cinebench and Passmark suites.

The Intel Core 5 211TE targets desktop workloads with 10 cores, 16 threads, a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and a 45 W TDP. Its 69th percentile ranking places it above the median of all tracked CPUs. The Snapdragon X1E-78-100, by contrast, offers 12 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a 35 W TDP, but no performance data exists to confirm how those specifications translate into real-world results.

For applications requiring single-thread performance, the Intel chip's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1722 and Passmark single-thread score of 1408 provide reference points. For multi-threaded workloads, the R23 multicore score of 12201 and Passmark multithread score of 11685 indicate solid throughput. The Snapdragon part cannot be evaluated on these metrics because the database contains no measurements.

The Snapdragon X1E-78-100 does hold advantages in specification areas that do not require benchmark validation. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process. It supports LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, which is nearly double the Intel part's 76.8 GB/s. These differences matter for platform-level decisions, but they do not substitute for missing performance data.

Users who need a desktop processor with active production status, a verified socket (Intel Socket 1700), and a full suite of benchmark results should choose the Intel Core 5 211TE. Users who need a mobile processor with lower TDP, newer process node, and higher memory bandwidth may consider the Snapdragon X1E-78-100, but they must accept that its performance profile is unverified in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher Cinebench R23 multicore score?

A: Only the Intel Core 5 211TE has a recorded Cinebench R23 multicore score, which is 12201. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has no benchmark scores in the database.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 supports dual-channel LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE ranks in the 69th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 ranks in the 50th percentile, which reflects its lack of benchmark data rather than measured performance.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 does not support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. The Intel base clock is 1.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz; the Qualcomm base clock is 3.40 GHz with no recorded boost clock. TDP figures are 45 W for Intel and 35 W for Qualcomm.

The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Qualcomm uses Qualcomm BGA 2073. The Intel codename is Bartlett Lake, and the Qualcomm codename is Oryon. The Intel process node is 10 nm from Intel foundry, while the Qualcomm process node is 4 nm from TSMC. The Intel die size is 215 mm², and the Qualcomm die size is not recorded.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Intel L1 cache is 80 KB per core, L2 is 1.25 MB per core, and L3 is 20 MB shared. The Qualcomm L1 cache is 288 KB per core, L2 is 12 MB per module, and L3 is 6 MB shared.

Memory support differs: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, while Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on Intel but not on Qualcomm. PCIe configurations differ as well: Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while Qualcomm uses Gen 4 with 12 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: Intel includes UHD Graphics 730, while Qualcomm includes Adreno X1-85. The Intel market segment is Desktop, and the Qualcomm segment is Mobile. Release dates differ, with Intel released on 2025-01-12 and Qualcomm on 2024-04-23. The Intel launch MSRP is $221, while Qualcomm has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between the two parts is pronounced. The Intel Core 5 211TE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename within the Core 5 generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. It uses a 215 mm² die and a 20 MB shared L3 cache, with per-core L1 at 80 KB and per-core L2 at 1.25 MB. Its 10 cores and 16 threads indicate a hybrid or hyper-threaded design that allows simultaneous multithreading.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 is based on the Oryon codename within the Snapdragon X Elite generation, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Its cache hierarchy is organized differently: 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB shared L3. The 12 cores and 12 threads indicate a design without simultaneous multithreading, where each core handles exactly one thread.

The Intel architecture supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory with ECC, a feature absent from the Qualcomm part. The Qualcomm architecture supports dual-channel LPDDR5X memory with a higher bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, which reflects the mobile-oriented design. PCIe generation also differs: Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while Qualcomm provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes, aligning with their respective desktop and mobile market segments.

The Intel part integrates UHD Graphics 730, while the Qualcomm part integrates Adreno X1-85. These integrated graphics solutions target different use cases, with the desktop-oriented Intel chip using its iGPU for basic display output and the mobile-oriented Qualcomm chip using its Adreno GPU for more integrated performance within a lower power envelope.

The production status for both processors is Active. The Intel part has a part number of SRQDL and a launch MSRP of $221, while the Qualcomm part has a part number of X1E78100 and no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel release date is 2025-01-12, and the Qualcomm release date is 2024-04-23. The Intel part's 45 W TDP versus the Qualcomm part's 35 W TDP reflects the desktop versus mobile design priorities, with Intel favoring higher sustained performance and Qualcomm favoring lower power consumption.