Intel Core 5 220H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no overlapping benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 220H and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100. The Intel part has a full set of 17 recorded measurements, while the Qualcomm entry lists no benchmark results at all. This makes a direct numeric comparison impossible at present. What the data does provide is a baseline for the Intel chip: its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11198 and single-core score of 1853, its PassMark single-thread result of 3405, and its PassMark multi-thread score of 21884.

Because the Qualcomm chip lacks any recorded scores, the head-to-head section must rely on indirect signals. The Intel Core 5 220H sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 28574. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7203P at 28583 (a 0 percent delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS at 28549 (0.1 percent ahead), the Intel Xeon E-2436 at 28530 (0.2 percent ahead), and the Intel Core i5-12600 at 28646 (0.3 percent behind). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating the Intel part performs essentially on par with that cluster of desktop and mobile processors.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 holds a 50th percentile ranking, but with an average benchmark score of 0, that percentile reflects the absence of data rather than measured performance. No nearest rivals are listed for it. The recorded specifications do show higher peak clocks (5.00 GHz boost versus 4.90 GHz), more cores (18 versus 12), and a smaller process node (3 nm versus 10 nm), but without benchmark numbers, those specs cannot be translated into performance deltas.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Core 5 220H wins every category where measurements exist. Its PassMark data compression score of 247921, data encryption score of 15216, and extended instructions score of 14642 all reflect real, tested workloads. The floating-point math score of 51671 and integer math score of 73555 further establish its compute capabilities. The random string sorting score of 28438 and prime number finding score of 82 round out the PassMark suite. In Cinebench, the R15 multi-core score of 1835 and single-core score of 262, plus the R20 results of 7812 and 1102, and the R23 results of 11198 and 1853, give a complete picture of rendering performance.

The Qualcomm chip has no wins in the database because it has no recorded results. Its specifications suggest strengths in memory bandwidth (228.6 GB/s versus no listed figure for Intel) and core count (18 versus 12), but those are architectural attributes, not measured outcomes. The database cannot assign a use-case advantage to the Qualcomm part until benchmark data appears. For workloads like multi-threaded rendering, the Intel chip's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11198 provides a reference point, while the Qualcomm part's capabilities remain unquantified.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in design. The Intel Core 5 220H uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It has 12 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. Memory support covers DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. PCIe is Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics come from Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The socket is Intel BGA 1744, and the part number is SRQ6SQ5MM. It was released on 2024-12-17 with a launch MSRP of $342.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses the Glymur codename from the Snapdragon X2 generation, specifically the Elite tier. It is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 220 mm². It has 18 cores and 18 threads, meaning no hyperthreading equivalent: each core maps to one thread. Base clock is 4.45 GHz and boost clock is 5.00 GHz. Cache sizes are larger per core: 288 KB L1 per core, 16 MB L2 per module, and 9 MB shared L3. Memory support is LPDDR5X only, over a triple-channel bus with 228.6 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe is Gen 5 with 12 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics use the Adreno X2-90. The socket is Qualcomm BGA 2343, and the part number is X2E96100. Its release date is 2026-04-05, and it has no launch MSRP listed. Power draw is not recorded for the Qualcomm part, while the Intel chip has a TDP of 45 watts.

Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers. The Intel part uses a hybrid architecture typical of Raptor Lake, with performance and efficiency cores, though the database does not specify the exact core mix. The Qualcomm part's architecture field is null, so no microarchitecture details beyond the codename are available. The process node difference, 10 nm versus 3 nm, is significant, as is the foundry split: Intel for the 220H, TSMC for the Snapdragon.

The Verdict

The data supports only one conclusion for now: the Intel Core 5 220H is the only one of these two processors with measurable performance. Its 80th percentile ranking, average benchmark score of 28574, and tight clustering with rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS and Intel Core i5-12600 demonstrate that it is a solid mid-range mobile processor. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100, despite its 50th percentile placement, has no average score and no benchmark results, so any performance claim about it cannot be verified from the database.

For a buyer choosing between these two, the recorded data favors the Intel part for any workload where a score exists. The Qualcomm chip's 18 cores, higher boost clock, and larger L1 and L2 caches suggest potential, but potential is not performance. The Intel chip's 12 cores and 16 threads, paired with 18 MB of L3 cache, deliver measured results across Cinebench and PassMark suites. The Qualcomm part's triple-channel LPDDR5X memory with 228.6 GB/s bandwidth is a notable specification, but no benchmark confirms an advantage from it.

The production status for both is "Active," so both are current products. The Intel part has a release date of 2024-12-17, while the Qualcomm part is dated 2026-04-05, making it a newer design. A newer node and more cores do not guarantee better performance, and the database currently offers no evidence that they translate into wins. Until Qualcomm benchmark results are recorded, the Intel Core 5 220H stands as the only part in this comparison with demonstrated capabilities.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 220H boosts to 4.90 GHz.

Q: How many cores and threads does each chip have?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC.

Q: Does the Qualcomm chip have any recorded benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has an empty benchmarks array, while the Intel Core 5 220H has 17 recorded scores across Cinebench and PassMark tests.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 supports LPDDR5X in triple-channel mode with 228.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the cache configuration for each chip?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 288 KB L1 per core, 16 MB L2 per module, and 9 MB shared L3.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 220H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 |

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

| Cores | 12 | 18 |

| Threads | 16 | 18 |

| Base clock | 2.70 GHz | 4.45 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 45 watts | Not listed |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | Qualcomm BGA 2343 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Not listed |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-H | Glymur |

| Generation | Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Snapdragon X2 (Elite) |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die size | Not listed | 220 mm² |

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

| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 16 MB (per module) |

| L3 cache | 18 MB (shared) | 9 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Triple-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | Not listed | 228.6 GB/s |

| ECC memory | False | False |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | Adreno X2-90 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Mobile |

| Production status | Active | Active |

| Release date | 2024-12-17 | 2026-04-05 |

| Launch MSRP | $342 | Not listed |

| Multiplier unlocked | False | False |

| Part number | SRQ6SQ5MM | X2E96100 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 80 | 50 |

| Average benchmark score | 28574 | 0 |