Intel Core 5 220H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core 5 220H and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 represent two distinctly different approaches to mobile computing. The Intel part is a high-performance x86 processor with 12 cores and 16 threads, while the Snapdragon is a 12-core, 12-thread Arm-based design. The database contains complete benchmark data for the Intel Core 5 220H, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of zero, and a 50th percentile ranking against all CPUs. The Intel part holds an 80th percentile ranking.

The Intel Core 5 220H delivers strong multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11198 and single-core score of 1853. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100, with no benchmark entries in the database, cannot be directly compared on measured performance. The Intel processor also carries a launch MSRP of $342, while the Snapdragon has no recorded launch MSRP.

For users requiring proven x86 application compatibility, extensive software support, and verified benchmark results, the Intel Core 5 220H is the only option with measurable data. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 offers a lower TDP of 35 watts versus 45 watts for the Intel part, a smaller 4 nm process node from TSMC compared to Intel's 10 nm node, and higher base clock of 3.40 GHz versus 2.70 GHz. However, without benchmark scores, the Snapdragon's actual performance advantages remain unquantified in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 220H wins in every measured category because it is the only processor with recorded data. Its Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 7812 and single-core score of 1102 place it firmly in the upper tier of mobile processors. The PassMark multi-thread score of 21884 and single-thread score of 3405 reinforce this position.

The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 wins in specifications that require no benchmark testing. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, which is smaller than Intel's 10 nm node. The Snapdragon's LPDDR5X memory support with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth exceeds what the Intel part's DDR4 and DDR5 support can claim, though the Intel memory bandwidth figure is not recorded. The Snapdragon also offers 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides 8 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

The Intel processor's 16 threads compared to the Snapdragon's 12 threads suggests superior parallel processing capability, and its 18 MB of shared L3 cache exceeds the Snapdragon's 6 MB shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon counters with larger per-core L1 cache at 288 KB versus 80 KB and larger per-module L2 cache at 12 MB versus 2 MB per core.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename, representing the Core 5 generation from the Raptor Lake Refresh family. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. The processor includes 12 cores and 16 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores typical of this architecture generation.

The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses the Oryon codename from the Snapdragon X Elite generation. Its architecture field is not recorded in the database, but it is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process node. The Snapdragon has 12 cores and 12 threads, meaning all cores operate without hyperthreading or equivalent simultaneous multithreading.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon provides 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and only 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon's L2 organization by module rather than by core reflects a different core clustering strategy.

Memory support diverges completely. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Snapdragon supports only LPDDR5X memory, also dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ: the Intel part provides 8 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Snapdragon provides 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ, with Intel using Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units and Qualcomm using the Adreno X1-85.

The Intel processor uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, while the Snapdragon uses the Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket. The Intel part has a TDP of 45 watts, the Snapdragon 35 watts. The Intel base clock is 2.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz; the Snapdragon base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Intel part was released on 2024-12-17 and carries part number SRQ6SQ5MM. The Snapdragon was released earlier on 2024-04-23 with part number X1E80100. Both are active production parts in the mobile market segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has recorded Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1853 and PassMark single-thread score of 3405. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no benchmark scores in the database, so no measured comparison is possible.

Q: What is the thread count difference?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has 16 threads from 12 cores, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has 12 threads from 12 cores. The Intel part supports simultaneous multithreading, the Snapdragon does not.

Q: Which processor uses more power?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a TDP of 35 watts. The Snapdragon is rated for lower power consumption.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with a recorded bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. The Snapdragon has 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB shared L3. The Intel part has more total L3 cache, while the Snapdragon has larger per-core L1 and per-module L2 allocations.

Q: Which processor has a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process node, while the Intel Core 5 220H uses Intel's 10 nm node. The Snapdragon uses a smaller process node.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has zero recorded benchmark scores. All measured performance data belongs exclusively to the Intel Core 5 220H.

The Intel Core 5 220H's Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1835 and single-core score of 262 demonstrate solid rendering capability. Its Cinebench R20 scores of 7812 multi-core and 1102 single-core show scaling across core counts. The Cinebench R23 results of 11198 multi-core and 1853 single-core confirm the processor maintains performance gains in newer workloads.

PassMark results for the Intel part cover multiple specialized tests. Data compression scores 247921, data encryption scores 15216, and extended instructions score 14642. The processor finds prime numbers with a score of 82, floating point math at 51671, integer math at 73555, and multithread at 21884. Physics processing scores 1478, random string sorting scores 28438, and single-thread performance scores 3405.

The Intel processor's average benchmark score of 28574 places it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7203P with an average score of 28583 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS with 28549 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the Intel Xeon E-2436 with 28530 and a delta of 0.2 percent, and the Intel Core i5-12600 with 28646 and a delta of -0.3 percent. These deltas indicate the Core 5 220H performs within a narrow band around these competitors, trailing the EPYC 7203P and Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS by margins of 0.1 percent or less, while slightly ahead of the Xeon E-2436 and marginally behind the Core i5-12600.

The absence of Snapdragon benchmark data means no comparative wins can be quantified. The Snapdragon's 50th percentile ranking and zero average benchmark score reflect the lack of recorded measurements. The Intel part's 80th percentile ranking provides a clear positional advantage in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field.

Process node: Intel uses 10 nm from Intel foundry; Qualcomm uses 4 nm from TSMC.

Core and thread counts: Intel has 12 cores and 16 threads; Qualcomm has 12 cores and 12 threads.

Clock speeds: Intel base clock is 2.70 GHz with boost to 4.90 GHz; Qualcomm base clock is 3.40 GHz with boost to 4.00 GHz.

TDP: Intel is rated at 45 watts; Qualcomm at 35 watts.

Sockets: Intel uses Intel BGA 1744; Qualcomm uses Qualcomm BGA 2073.

Cache: Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, 18 MB shared L3; Qualcomm has 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, 6 MB shared L3.

Memory support: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5; Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth. Both are dual-channel and neither supports ECC.

PCIe: Intel provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes from CPU; Qualcomm provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes from CPU.

Integrated graphics: Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU; Qualcomm uses Adreno X1-85.

Codename and generation: Intel is Raptor Lake-H from the Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation; Qualcomm is Oryon from the Snapdragon X (Elite) generation.

Release dates: Intel released 2024-12-17; Qualcomm released 2024-04-23.

Part numbers: Intel is SRQ6SQ5MM; Qualcomm is X1E80100.

Launch MSRP: Intel is $342; Qualcomm has no recorded launch MSRP.

Both processors are active production mobile parts with locked multipliers. The Intel processor's architecture is recorded as Raptor Lake, while the Qualcomm architecture field is not specified in the database.