Intel Core 5 220H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 Comparison

Intel Core 5 220H and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 represent two distinct approaches to mobile computing. The Intel part is a high-core-count x86 processor built on a mature architecture, while the Qualcomm part is an Arm-based SoC designed for efficiency. The recorded data shows a clear divergence in benchmark availability, architectural design, and platform positioning.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full set of benchmark results for the Intel Core 5 220H, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in any test. This absence of data for the Snapdragon part means direct numerical comparisons cannot be made across the shared test suite. The Intel Core 5 220H therefore stands as the only measured entity in this comparison.

Looking at the Intel Core 5 220H’s recorded performance, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11198 places it in the 80th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its single-core score of 1853 in the same test indicates a strong per-thread capability. The Cinebench R20 results show a multicore score of 7812 and a single-core score of 1102. In Cinebench R15, the multicore score is 1835 and the single-core score is 262.

PassMark results for the Intel part further characterize its workload-specific strengths. The multithread score is 21884, while the single-thread score is 3405. Integer math delivers 73555, floating point math delivers 51671, and extended instructions score 14642. Data encryption scores 15216, data compression scores 247921, and random string sorting scores 28438. The physics score is 1478, and find prime numbers scores 82.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 5 220H is 28574. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD EPYC 7203P with an average score of 28583 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS with an average score of 28549 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the Intel Xeon E-2436 with an average score of 28530 and a delta of 0.2 percent, and the Intel Core i5-12600 with an average score of 28646 and a delta of -0.3 percent. These deltas show that the Intel Core 5 220H sits within a tight performance band around its closest competitors, differing by less than a third of a percent in either direction. The data indicates that the Intel part is effectively on par with the AMD EPYC 7203P, marginally ahead of the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS and the Xeon E-2436, and slightly behind the Core i5-12600.

Because the Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has no benchmark scores, its percentileVsAllCpus of 50 reflects a default midpoint rather than measured performance. The Intel Core 5 220H’s 80th percentile, by contrast, is derived from actual test results. The gap between these percentile values should not be interpreted as a direct performance difference, since one is measured and the other is not.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename, belonging to the Core 5 generation under the Raptor Lake Refresh umbrella. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel’s own foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 uses the Oryon codename under the Snapdragon X Plus generation, and it is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The process node difference is substantial: 10 nm for Intel versus 4 nm for Qualcomm.

Core counts differ significantly. The Intel part has 12 cores and 16 threads, while the Qualcomm part has 10 cores and 10 threads. The Intel processor supports simultaneous multithreading, which explains the thread count exceeding the core count. The Qualcomm part does not appear to support this feature, as its thread count equals its core count.

Clock speeds also diverge. The Intel Core 5 220H has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and no recorded boost clock. The Qualcomm part starts at a higher base frequency, but the Intel part has a substantial boost ceiling that exceeds the Qualcomm base by 1.50 GHz.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Intel Core 5 220H has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part offers more total L3 cache, while the Qualcomm part provides a larger L1 allocation per core and a module-level L2 arrangement.

Memory support differs by generation and type. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Qualcomm part supports LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth figure.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Intel Core 5 220H uses PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes available to the CPU. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes available to the CPU. The Intel part offers a newer PCIe generation with fewer lanes, while the Qualcomm part offers an older generation with more lanes.

Integrated graphics are handled by different units. The Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The Qualcomm part uses the Adreno X1-85. Both are integrated solutions, but they belong to entirely different GPU families.

The Intel Core 5 220H has a thermal design power of 45 watts, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has a thermal design power of 35 watts. This 10 watt difference suggests the Qualcomm part is designed for a lower thermal envelope. The Intel part requires an Intel BGA 1744 socket, while the Qualcomm part uses a Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Release dates are several months apart. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 was released on 2024-04-23, and the Intel Core 5 220H was released on 2024-12-17. Both are currently marked as active in production. The Intel part carries the part number SRQ6SQ5MM and has a launch MSRP of $342. The Qualcomm part carries the part number X1P64100 and has no launch MSRP recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has 10 cores and 10 threads. The Intel part has both more cores and more threads.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and no recorded boost clock.

Q: How does the cache configuration differ between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H supports PCIe Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes. The Intel part supports the newer PCIe generation.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 supports LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration with a recorded bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a higher thermal design power?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has a thermal design power of 45 watts. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has a thermal design power of 35 watts. The Intel part consumes a higher power envelope.

Q: Are there benchmark scores available for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100?

A: No. The database records no benchmark scores for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100, while the Intel Core 5 220H has a complete set of Cinebench and PassMark results.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification field. The Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has 10 cores. Thread counts are 16 versus 10. Base clocks are 2.70 GHz versus 3.40 GHz. The Intel part has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz; the Qualcomm part has none recorded.

Thermal design power is 45 watts for Intel and 35 watts for Qualcomm. Sockets are Intel BGA 1744 versus Qualcomm BGA 2073. The Intel architecture is Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-H codename; the Qualcomm architecture is not recorded, but its codename is Oryon. The Intel generation is Core 5 under Raptor Lake Refresh, while the Qualcomm generation is Snapdragon X under the Plus tier.

Process nodes are 10 nm at Intel’s foundry versus 4 nm at TSMC. L1 cache is 80 KB per core versus 288 KB per core. L2 cache is 2 MB per core versus 12 MB per module. L3 cache is 18 MB shared versus 6 MB shared. Memory support is DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel versus LPDDR5X for Qualcomm. Memory bandwidth is not recorded for Intel, while Qualcomm has a recorded value of 135.2 GB/s.

PCIe support is Gen 5 with 8 lanes for Intel versus Gen 4 with 12 lanes for Qualcomm. Integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics 80EU versus Adreno X1-85. Release dates are 2024-12-17 for Intel and 2024-04-23 for Qualcomm. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $342, while the Qualcomm part has no launch MSRP recorded. The Intel part number is SRQ6SQ5MM, and the Qualcomm part number is X1P64100.

Both processors share some similarities. Neither supports ECC memory. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. Both are marked as active in production. Both are intended for the mobile market segment. Both have a dual-channel memory bus. Their average benchmark scores and percentile rankings, however, cannot be compared, since the Qualcomm part has no recorded scores.

The Verdict

The data supports different conclusions for different use cases. The Intel Core 5 220H is the only one of the two with measured benchmark results. Its 80th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 28574 place it among established x86 competitors, with deltas of 0 percent to the AMD EPYC 7203P, 0.1 percent to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS, 0.2 percent to the Intel Xeon E-2436, and -0.3 percent to the Intel Core i5-12600. This indicates that the Intel part delivers performance consistent with a mid-to-high tier mobile processor.

The Intel part also offers more cores, more threads, a higher boost clock, and a larger L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which provides flexibility across different memory platforms. Its PCIe Gen 5 support brings a newer interface generation to the platform. The 45 watt thermal design power is higher than the Qualcomm part, which aligns with its higher core count and boost capability.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has no benchmark scores in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking is not derived from any measured test. The available specifications show a 4 nm process, a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz, a larger L1 cache per core, and a lower thermal design power of 35 watts. Its memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s is recorded, while the Intel part’s is not. This suggests a design focused on efficiency and memory throughput, but without benchmark data, its actual performance level cannot be confirmed.

For applications that require measured multithreaded and single-threaded performance, the Intel Core 5 220H provides the only verified scores in this comparison. For systems where lower power draw and a smaller process node are priorities, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 presents a specification-based alternative. The choice between the two rests on whether a user prioritizes the verified x86 performance profile of the Intel part or the efficiency-oriented specifications of the Qualcomm part. The data does not support a performance-based endorsement of the Qualcomm processor, as no measurement exists to back such a claim.