Intel Core 5 220H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents an unusual comparison. The Intel Core 5 220H has a complete set of recorded measurements across Cinebench and Passmark workloads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database at this time. This asymmetry means the use-case split is determined entirely by the Intel processor's measured results, with the Qualcomm chip's capabilities remaining undocumented.

The Intel Core 5 220H demonstrates strengths across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11,198 and single-core score of 1,853 place it in the 80th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Passmark results reinforce this pattern: multi-thread performance reaches 21,884, while single-thread scores hit 3,405. Data compression workloads show a score of 247,921, and integer math operations complete at 73,555. These figures indicate a processor well-suited for productivity tasks, content creation, and general computing where both single-core responsiveness and multi-core throughput matter.

For the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100, the database records no benchmark scores, no average benchmark score, and no nearest rivals. Its percentile ranking sits at 50, which is the median value and reflects the absence of measured data rather than actual performance. Without recorded results, no use-case advantages can be identified for this processor from the available information.

The Intel chip's Passmark extended instructions score of 14,642 and floating point math score of 51,671 suggest competency in workloads that leverage SIMD instructions and heavy arithmetic. The find prime numbers test score of 82 appears low, but this is a specialized workload that may not reflect typical usage patterns. Physics calculations score 1,478, and random string sorting reaches 28,438. These varied results indicate a balanced processor with no single obvious weakness in the tested categories.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 220H compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has an average benchmark score of 28,574. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7203P, scores 28,583, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS scores 28,549 (0.1 percent ahead of Intel), the Intel Xeon E-2436 scores 28,530 (0.2 percent ahead), and the Intel Core i5-12600 scores 28,646 (0.3 percent behind the Core 5 220H).

Q: What is the Intel Core 5 220H's percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H sits in the 80th percentile among all CPUs in the database. This means it outperforms 80 percent of recorded processors in aggregate benchmark performance.

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 have any benchmark results?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark entries for the Snapdragon X2E-88-100. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed. Its percentile ranking of 50 reflects the lack of measured data.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 5 220H?

A: The launch MSRP is $342. This information applies only to the Intel processor, as the Qualcomm chip has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads. However, without benchmark data for the Qualcomm chip, the performance implications of this core count difference cannot be quantified.

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 X2E-88-100 supports LPDDR5X memory, also in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database lists no head-to-head benchmark entries between the Intel Core 5 220H and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100. The wins counter shows zero for both processors. This absence of direct comparison data means no exact performance deltas can be cited between the two chips.

What can be examined is the Intel processor's performance relative to its recorded nearest rivals. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 5 220H scores 11,198. Its single-core score in the same test is 1,853. The Cinebench R20 results show 7,812 multi-core and 1,102 single-core. Cinebench R15 yields 1,835 multi-core and 262 single-core. These results demonstrate consistent scaling across Cinebench versions.

In Passmark tests, the Intel chip delivers a multi-thread score of 21,884 and a single-thread score of 3,405. Data encryption scores 15,216, while data compression reaches 247,921. Integer math scores 73,555 compared to floating point math at 51,671. Extended instructions score 14,642. Physics simulations score 1,478, and random string sorting scores 28,438. The prime number finding test scores 82.

Against its nearest rivals, the Intel Core 5 220H's average score of 28,574 places it within a narrow band. The AMD EPYC 7203P leads by just 0 percent at 28,583. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS is 0.1 percent ahead at 28,549. The Intel Xeon E-2436 is 0.2 percent ahead at 28,530. The Intel Core i5-12600 trails by 0.3 percent at 28,646. These deltas are small, indicating that the Core 5 220H performs essentially at parity with its closest competitors in aggregate.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no comparable data. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no nearest rivals. The database records no results for any workload on this processor.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. The Intel Core 5 220H uses 12 cores and 16 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses 18 cores and 18 threads. Base clock speeds differ: the Intel chip runs at 2.70 GHz, the Qualcomm chip at 4.00 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with Intel at 4.90 GHz and Qualcomm at 4.70 GHz.

Thermal design power is recorded for Intel at 45 watts, while the Qualcomm chip has no TDP value in the database. Sockets differ entirely: Intel uses BGA 1744, Qualcomm uses BGA 2343. The Intel processor has a process node of 10 nm fabricated by Intel. The Qualcomm processor uses a 3 nm process fabricated by TSMC, and its die size is recorded as 220 mm².

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Intel chip has 80 KB L1 cache per core, 2 MB L2 cache per core, and 18 MB shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm chip has 288 KB L1 cache per core and 16 MB L2 cache per module, with no L3 cache recorded. Memory support differs: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, while Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for Qualcomm at 152.4 GB/s.

PCIe support differs: Intel offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), Qualcomm offers Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, Qualcomm uses Adreno X2-90. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The Intel part number is SRQ6SQ5MM, the Qualcomm part number is X2E88100.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 220H is built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-H. It belongs to the Core 5 generation, specifically Raptor Lake Refresh. The process node is 10 nm, fabricated by Intel. The L3 cache is 18 MB shared across the processor. The chip uses a hybrid core design typical of the architecture, with 12 cores and 16 threads, indicating some cores support hyper-threading while others do not.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses the Glymur codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X2 generation (Elite). Its architecture field is recorded as null in the database, meaning no specific microarchitecture name is provided. The process node is 3 nm, fabricated by TSMC, and the die size measures 220 mm². The cache design uses 288 KB L1 per core and 16 MB L2 per module, with no L3 cache recorded. This per-module L2 arrangement differs from the Intel per-core L2 design.

The Intel processor has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a 45-watt TDP. The Qualcomm processor has a higher base clock at 4.00 GHz but a slightly lower boost clock at 4.70 GHz, and no TDP is recorded. The Intel chip's release date is recorded as 2024-12-17, while the Qualcomm chip's release date is 2026-04-05.

Both processors target the mobile market segment and are currently marked as Active in production status. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel processor includes Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units; the Qualcomm processor includes Adreno X2-90 graphics. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, the Qualcomm chip supports LPDDR5X with a recorded bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s.

The Verdict

The recorded data allows for a verdict only on the Intel Core 5 220H. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no benchmark results, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Any performance assessment of the Qualcomm chip would require measurements that are not present.

The Intel Core 5 220H, based on its complete benchmark suite, sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 28,574 places it within 0.3 percent of its nearest rivals: the AMD EPYC 7203P, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS, Intel Xeon E-2436, and Intel Core i5-12600. The performance band among these five processors is extremely tight, with deltas ranging from 0.3 percent ahead to 0.3 percent behind.

The Intel chip's strongest recorded results appear in data compression at 247,921 and integer math at 73,555. Its multi-thread Passmark score of 21,884 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11,198 indicate solid multi-core capability. Single-core performance, measured at 3,405 in Passmark and 1,853 in Cinebench R23, suggests strong responsiveness in lightly threaded workloads.

For the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100, the database records specifications but no performance data. It has more cores (18 versus 12), a higher base clock (4.00 GHz versus 2.70 GHz), a smaller process node (3 nm versus 10 nm), and higher memory bandwidth (152.4 GB/s). These specifications suggest the chip may be competitive, but without benchmark scores, no performance conclusion can be drawn from the available data.

The verdict, strictly from the database: the Intel Core 5 220H is a measured, mid-to-high percentile performer with results placing it at parity with its nearest rivals. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 is a processor with known specifications but unmeasured performance, and its actual capabilities cannot be assessed from the recorded data.