Intel Core 5 221E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 221E enters the database with a robust set of recorded benchmark scores, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 currently has no benchmark entries in the database. This makes a direct score-by-score comparison impossible for the Qualcomm part. The analysis must therefore rely on the Intel processor's measured performance against its nearest rivals and on the architectural specifications of both parts.

The Intel Core 5 221E delivers an average benchmark score of 40144, placing it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, scores 40081, a delta of 0.2 percent in favor of the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 posts an identical 40048 average score, also 0.2 percent behind. The Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313, which puts it 0.4 percent ahead of the Core 5 221E. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, 0.3 percent ahead. These margins are exceptionally narrow, all within one percentage point. The data indicates the Core 5 221E sits in a tight performance cluster with these four rivals, neither dominating nor being dominated by any single one.

Looking at specific workloads, the Intel Core 5 221E shows strong multi-threaded results. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it records 25933 points. The Cinebench R20 multicore result is 10891, and the Cinebench R15 multicore score is 2613. Single-thread results are also present: Cinebench R23 single-core scores 3661, R20 single-core scores 1537, and R15 single-core scores 368. PassMark tests show a multi-thread score of 30510 and a single-thread score of 4147. The PassMark integer math test scores 117813, floating point math scores 79028, and extended instructions score 18216. Data compression scores 324285, while data encryption scores 19205. Random string sorting scores 37686, and find prime numbers scores 173. Physics scores 2230.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has no recorded benchmark scores. Its percentile ranking is 50, and its average benchmark score is 0. The database contains no nearest rivals for this part. Consequently, no head-to-head wins can be assigned either way. The wins counter for both parts is zero. The only meaningful comparison comes from the architectural specifications and the Intel processor's standing against its named rivals.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their underlying designs. The Intel Core 5 221E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. The die size measures 257 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X Plus generation. It is built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. The Qualcomm die size is not recorded in the database.

Core counts differ substantially. The Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Qualcomm part has 10 cores and 10 threads. The Intel processor runs at a base clock of 2.70 GHz and boosts up to 5.20 GHz. The Qualcomm base clock is higher at 3.40 GHz, but its boost clock is not recorded. The Intel TDP is 65 watts, while the Qualcomm TDP is 35 watts. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700; the Qualcomm uses Qualcomm BGA 2073.

Cache hierarchies are quite different. The Intel Core 5 221E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 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 L3 cache is four times larger than the Qualcomm L3 cache.

Memory support also separates the two. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm part supports LPDDR5X memory, also dual-channel, with a higher memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Qualcomm part does not support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the Intel part offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Qualcomm part offers PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ by vendor. The Intel Core 5 221E includes UHD Graphics 730. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 includes Adreno X1-85. The Intel part targets the desktop market segment, while the Qualcomm part targets the mobile segment. Both parts are listed as Active in production status. The Intel release date is recorded as 2025-01-12, while the Qualcomm release date is 2024-04-23. The Intel launch MSRP is $232; the Qualcomm launch MSRP is not recorded. Both parts have locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on workload and platform. The Intel Core 5 221E delivers measurable multi-threaded performance, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25933 and PassMark multi-thread score of 30510. Its 14 cores and 20 threads provide a thread count advantage over the Qualcomm part's 10 cores and 10 threads. The Intel part also has a significantly larger L3 cache at 24 MB versus 6 MB. For applications that scale with thread count and cache capacity, the Intel processor has the structural advantage.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, so its measured performance cannot be verified against the Intel part. What the data does show is a much higher memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s compared to 89.6 GB/s for the Intel part. The Qualcomm part also has a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz versus 2.70 GHz, and a smaller process node at 4 nm versus 10 nm. The Qualcomm L1 cache per core is larger at 288 KB versus 80 KB. These specifications suggest the Qualcomm part may excel in bandwidth-sensitive and power-constrained scenarios, but no benchmark data confirms this.

The Intel part sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Qualcomm part sits at the 50th percentile, though this figure is derived from no recorded benchmarks. The Intel average benchmark score is 40144, while the Qualcomm average is 0. From the recorded data alone, the Intel Core 5 221E is the only one of the two with demonstrated performance. The Qualcomm part's capabilities remain unmeasured in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has 10 cores and 10 threads.

Q: What is the clock speed difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz, and its boost clock is not recorded in the database.

Q: How do their cache sizes compare?

A: The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Qualcomm part has 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 supports LPDDR5X memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 221E wins on measured multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25933 and PassMark multi-thread score of 30510 represent the only recorded benchmark results between the two parts. The 14-core, 20-thread configuration gives it a structural advantage in workloads that use many threads. The 24 MB shared L3 cache supports larger working sets. The desktop market segment and Intel Socket 1700 platform suit stationary, high-throughput use cases. The PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes provides newer generation connectivity.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 wins on memory bandwidth. Its 135.2 GB/s figure exceeds the Intel part's 89.6 GB/s by a substantial margin. The higher base clock of 3.40 GHz could benefit single-threaded responsiveness, though no benchmark confirms this. The 4 nm process node from TSMC indicates a more advanced manufacturing technology than the Intel 10 nm node. The 35 watt TDP is lower than the Intel 65 watt TDP, suggesting lower power draw for mobile use. The Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket and mobile market segment align with portable devices. The larger L1 cache per core at 288 KB may reduce latency in certain access patterns.

The Qualcomm part also supports LPDDR5X memory, which is optimized for low-power mobile environments. Its PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes trades some bandwidth for the mobile form factor. The Adreno X1-85 integrated graphics differ from the Intel UHD Graphics 730, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded for either part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on every recorded specification field except for a few shared traits. Both have dual-channel memory buses. Both have locked multipliers. Both are listed as Active in production status. Both lack recorded transistor counts and v-cache data.

The core counts differ: 14 cores and 20 threads for the Intel part, versus 10 cores and 10 threads for the Qualcomm part. The base clocks differ: 2.70 GHz for Intel, 3.40 GHz for Qualcomm. The Intel boost clock is 5.20 GHz, while the Qualcomm boost clock is not recorded. TDP differs: 65 watts for Intel, 35 watts for Qualcomm. Sockets differ: Intel Socket 1700 versus Qualcomm BGA 2073. Codenames differ: Bartlett Lake versus Oryon. Generations differ: Core 5 versus Snapdragon X Plus. Process nodes differ: 10 nm at Intel foundry versus 4 nm at TSMC. Die sizes differ: 257 mm² for Intel, not recorded for Qualcomm.

Cache specifications differ across all levels. L1 is 80 KB per core for Intel versus 288 KB per core for Qualcomm. L2 is 2 MB per core for Intel versus 12 MB per module for Qualcomm. L3 is 24 MB shared for Intel versus 6 MB shared for Qualcomm. Memory support differs: DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel, LPDDR5X for Qualcomm. Memory bandwidth differs: 89.6 GB/s for Intel versus 135.2 GB/s for Qualcomm. ECC support differs: true for Intel, false for Qualcomm. PCIe differs: Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel versus Gen 4 with 12 lanes for Qualcomm. Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 for Intel versus Adreno X1-85 for Qualcomm. Market segments differ: Desktop for Intel versus Mobile for Qualcomm. Release dates differ: 2025-01-12 for Intel versus 2024-04-23 for Qualcomm. The Intel launch MSRP is $232, while the Qualcomm launch MSRP is not recorded. Part numbers differ: SRQDVQ659 for Intel versus X1P64100 for Qualcomm.