Intel Core 5 221E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows that the Intel Core 5 221E and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 occupy very different positions in the database. The Intel part has a full suite of benchmark results, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no recorded scores in any of the tested workloads. This means direct numerical comparisons are limited to the Intel processor's absolute results and its standing against other CPUs.

The Intel Core 5 221E posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25,933 and a single-core score of 3,661. In Cinebench R20, it reaches 10,891 multicore and 1,537 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2,613 multicore and 368 single-core. These results place the chip at the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 40,144.

PassMark results for the Intel part are extensive. Integer math scores 117,813, floating point math scores 79,028, and extended instructions score 18,216. Data encryption completes at 19,205, while data compression reaches 324,285. The multithread test produces 30,510, and the single-thread test produces 4,147. Find prime numbers scores 173, random string sorting scores 37,686, and physics scores 2,230.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 5 221E provide context for its performance tier. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 has an average score of 40,081, which is 0.2% behind the Intel chip. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 also sits 0.2% behind at 40,048. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40,246, which is 0.3% ahead. The Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40,313, 0.4% ahead. These margins are narrow, indicating the Core 5 221E delivers performance competitive with mid-range and upper-mid-range processors from AMD and Intel's mobile lineup.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no benchmark entries in the database. Its percentile versus all CPUs is 50, and its average benchmark score is recorded as zero. With no test results and no nearest rivals listed, the data provides no quantitative basis for comparing its compute performance to the Intel part. The head-to-head benchmark field is empty, and the win counts for both processors are zero.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher Cinebench R23 multicore score?

A: Only the Intel Core 5 221E has a recorded Cinebench R23 multicore score. It scores 25,933. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no benchmark data in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 221E compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 7700?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has an average benchmark score of 40,144. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 has an average score of 40,081. The Intel chip is 0.2% ahead.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process node?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel Core 5 221E uses a 10 nm process node from Intel.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the release date for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E was released on 2025-01-12. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 was released on 2024-04-23.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different architectural approaches. The Intel Core 5 221E is built on the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Elite) generation. It is built on a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC.

The Intel processor's cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm part has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The total die size for the Intel chip is 257 mm², while the Qualcomm die size is not recorded in the database. Transistor counts are not listed for either processor.

The Intel Core 5 221E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm part delivers higher memory bandwidth at 135.2 GB/s compared to 89.6 GB/s for the Intel part. ECC memory is supported on the Intel processor but not on the Qualcomm processor.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Qualcomm chip provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Qualcomm part uses Adreno X1-85.

The Intel processor targets the desktop market segment and uses Intel Socket 1700. The Qualcomm processor targets the mobile market segment and uses Qualcomm BGA 2073. Both processors are listed as active in production and both have locked multipliers.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core 5 221E and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 differ across nearly every recorded specification.

Core and thread counts: the Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Qualcomm part has 12 cores and 12 threads.

Clock speeds: the Intel base clock is 2.70 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Qualcomm base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Intel chip boosts higher, while the Qualcomm chip has a higher base clock.

Thermal design power: the Intel processor has a TDP of 65 watts. The Qualcomm processor has a TDP of 35 watts.

Socket: the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The Qualcomm part uses Qualcomm BGA 2073.

Process node and foundry: the Intel part uses 10 nm from Intel. The Qualcomm part uses 4 nm from TSMC.

Cache: the Intel L1 is 80 KB per core, L2 is 2 MB per core, and L3 is 24 MB shared. The Qualcomm L1 is 288 KB per core, L2 is 12 MB per module, and L3 is 6 MB shared.

Memory support: the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Qualcomm part supports LPDDR5X only. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s for Intel versus 135.2 GB/s for Qualcomm. ECC: the Intel part supports ECC, the Qualcomm part does not.

PCIe: the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Qualcomm part uses Gen 4 with 12 lanes.

Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel part versus Adreno X1-85 on the Qualcomm part.

Market segment: Desktop for Intel, Mobile for Qualcomm.

Release date: the Intel part launched on 2025-01-12. The Qualcomm part launched on 2024-04-23.

Launch MSRP: the Intel Core 5 221E has a launch MSRP of $232. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no launch MSRP recorded.

Part numbers: the Intel part is SRQDVQ659. The Qualcomm part is X1E80100.

The Verdict

The data in this comparison is asymmetric. The Intel Core 5 221E has a complete set of benchmark results, a percentile rank of 87, and four nearest rivals with narrow deltas. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no benchmark scores, an average score of zero, and no rival comparisons. Any selection between these two processors based on the database must account for this gap.

The Intel Core 5 221E is positioned as a desktop processor with strong multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25,933 and PassMark multithread score of 30,510 indicate substantial parallel workload capability. Its 14 cores and 20 threads give it an advantage in thread count over the Qualcomm part's 12 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip also offers higher boost clock speed at 5.20 GHz, PCIe Gen 5 support, ECC memory support, and DDR4/DDR5 compatibility. Its average benchmark score of 40,144 puts it within 0.4% of the Intel Core i9-13905H and within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 9 270, placing it in a competitive performance band.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 is a mobile processor with a lower TDP of 35 watts, a smaller 4 nm process node from TSMC, and higher memory bandwidth at 135.2 GB/s. It has a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz, but its boost clock of 4.00 GHz is lower than the Intel part's 5.20 GHz. It supports only LPDDR5X memory and lacks ECC support. Without recorded benchmark results, the database cannot confirm its compute performance relative to the Intel part or any other processor.

The recorded data suggests the Intel Core 5 221E is the appropriate choice for workloads where measured multi-threaded performance, higher thread count, and desktop platform features such as PCIe Gen 5 and ECC memory are relevant. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 is positioned for mobile devices where lower power consumption, a smaller process node, and higher memory bandwidth matter. However, the absence of benchmark data for the Qualcomm part means its performance tier cannot be verified from the database. The Intel processor is the only one of the two with measurable performance evidence, and the data shows it holds a narrow edge over several AMD and Intel rivals in average benchmark score.