Intel Core 5 213PE vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded benchmark scores at all. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible. The Intel Core 5 213PE, by contrast, has a full suite of recorded measurements across Cinebench and Passmark tests.

What the data does show is that the Intel part holds a strong position in the overall rankings. It sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 35,428. Its nearest rivals are all Intel parts: the Core i7-13700T at 35,403 (0.1% behind), the Core i7-12700KF at 35,365 (0.2% behind), the Core i5-13600T at 35,305 (0.3% behind), and the Core i7-12700K at 35,287 (0.4% behind). The Intel Core 5 213PE essentially matches those established desktop processors, landing within fractions of a percent of each.

The Snapdragon X1P-46-100, however, has no benchmark records in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it holds the 50th percentile among all CPUs. That percentile figure reflects its placement in the overall distribution, but without actual test scores, no workload-specific comparison can be made. The absence of data is itself a limitation: the database cannot confirm how the Snapdragon would perform in Cinebench R15, R20, R23, or any Passmark test.

For the Intel part, the recorded scores show a capable multi-threaded performer. In Cinebench R23, it scores 22,468 multi-core and 3,172 single-core. In R20, the numbers are 9,436 multi-core and 1,332 single-core. In R15, they are 2,264 multi-core and 319 single-core. Passmark results include 26,434 for multithread, 4,060 for single-thread, 92,089 for integer math, 68,587 for floating point math, 19,565 for extended instructions, 15,916 for data encryption, and 298,804 for data compression. These figures give the Intel chip a clear profile: strong integer and floating point throughput, solid encryption performance, and a high multithread score that aligns with its 16-thread configuration.

The Snapdragon, with no recorded scores, cannot be positioned against any of these numbers. The only meaningful statement the database supports is that the Intel Core 5 213PE has verified performance data and a high percentile ranking, while the Qualcomm part does not.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design schools. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on Intel's 10 nm process node, fabricated by Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses the Oryon codename and is built on a 4 nm node by TSMC. The process node difference is significant: the Snapdragon uses a smaller geometry, which typically allows for better power efficiency, though the database does not provide efficiency measurements.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. Both have 8 cores, but the Intel part supports 16 threads while the Qualcomm part supports only 8. That means the Intel chip can process two threads per core, while the Snapdragon runs one thread per core. For heavily threaded workloads, the Intel part has a structural advantage in parallel task handling.

Cache hierarchies are also different. The Intel Core 5 213PE has an 80 KB L1 cache per core, a 2 MB L2 cache per core, and a 24 MB shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a 288 KB L1 cache per core, a 12 MB L2 cache per module, and a 6 MB shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm part has more L1 and L2 cache per core, which can help with single-threaded latency, while the Intel part has four times the L3 cache, which helps with shared data across cores.

Memory support diverges as well. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Snapdragon supports only LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a higher memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. ECC is not supported on the Qualcomm part. The Snapdragon's memory bandwidth advantage is substantial, nearly double the Intel figure, which matters for memory-bound workloads.

PCIe connectivity differs. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Snapdragon uses PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has both a newer PCIe generation and more lanes, which matters for high-throughput add-in cards and NVMe storage.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The Qualcomm part uses Adreno X1-45. The database provides no graphics benchmarks for either, so no performance comparison is possible.

The market segments are different: the Intel chip is a desktop part, while the Snapdragon is a mobile part. The Intel chip has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Snapdragon has a TDP of 30 watts. The Snapdragon is designed for lower power operation, which is consistent with mobile use. The Intel part launches with a 65 watt TDP, more than double the Snapdragon's.

Release dates also differ. The Intel Core 5 213PE was released on 2026-03-08, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 was released on 2024-09-02. The Intel part is the newer product by roughly a year and a half.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both are locked parts, meaning overclocking is not supported according to the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins in every category where the database has recorded performance data. It has 16 threads versus 8, a larger L3 cache (24 MB versus 6 MB), a newer PCIe generation (Gen 5 versus Gen 4), more PCIe lanes (16 versus 12), and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with ECC capability. Its 5.20 GHz boost clock is higher than the Snapdragon's 4.00 GHz boost clock, and its 85th percentile ranking places it well above the Snapdragon's 50th percentile.

The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 wins where the database records structural advantages. It has a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), which suggests better power efficiency per transistor. It has a lower TDP of 30 watts versus 65 watts, making it suited for thermally constrained mobile environments. It has a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz versus 2.70 GHz. It has more L1 cache per core (288 KB versus 80 KB) and more L2 cache per core module (12 MB versus 2 MB). It also has significantly higher memory bandwidth at 135.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s, supported by LPDDR5X memory.

The use-case split is therefore clear. The Intel chip is positioned for desktop workloads that require high sustained multi-threaded throughput, PCIe Gen 5 expansion, ECC memory support, and DDR4 or DDR5 flexibility. The Snapdragon is positioned for mobile workloads where power draw is critical, where LPDDR5X memory bandwidth is an advantage, and where a lower TDP is mandatory.

The database does not provide any benchmark scores for the Snapdragon, so it cannot confirm whether the architectural advantages translate into actual performance wins in any specific test. The Intel part's recorded scores show it is a strong multi-threaded desktop processor, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,468 and a Passmark multithread score of 26,434. The Snapdragon has no comparable numbers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 16 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 threads. Both have 8 cores, but the Intel part supports simultaneous multi-threading.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s using LPDDR5X memory. The Intel Core 5 213PE has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s using DDR4 or DDR5 memory.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 does not.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Intel part has a higher maximum frequency.

Q: Which processor has a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 5 213PE is built on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Q: Are there any benchmark scores for the Snapdragon?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark scores for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 213PE | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 8 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 2.70 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 30 W |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 288 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 12 MB (per module) |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 135.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes | Gen 4, 12 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Adreno X1-45 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Release Date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-09-02 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | None listed |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

The Intel part has a higher boost clock, more threads, more L3 cache, a newer PCIe generation, more PCIe lanes, ECC support, and a desktop socket. The Snapdragon has a higher base clock, a smaller process node, more L1 and L2 cache per core, higher memory bandwidth, a lower TDP, and a mobile socket.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear choice for desktop users. The Intel Core 5 213PE has verified benchmark scores across every major test, an 85th percentile ranking, and a multi-threaded design with 16 threads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,468 and Passmark multithread score of 26,434 confirm strong parallel performance. Its 5.20 GHz boost clock, 24 MB L3 cache, PCIe Gen 5 support, and ECC memory capability make it a well-rounded desktop processor. The launch MSRP is $221.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no benchmark scores in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking and zero average score mean the database cannot confirm any performance claim. What the database does show is that it is a mobile part with a 30 watt TDP, a 4 nm process, 135.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, and 8 threads. Those specifications point to a power-efficient design, but without recorded measurements, no workload performance can be verified.

For a desktop build where multi-threaded performance, expansion capability, and ECC support matter, the Intel Core 5 213PE is the only one of the two with data to back it up. For a mobile device where power draw and memory bandwidth are priorities, the Snapdragon has the structural profile, but the absence of benchmark data means its actual performance remains unmeasured in this database. The choice depends on whether the user needs a desktop processor with proven scores or a mobile processor whose specifications suggest efficiency but whose performance is unverified.