Intel Core 5 221TE vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded database places the Intel Core 5 221TE and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 in different performance classes. The Intel part sits in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, while the Qualcomm sits in the 50th percentile. The Intel chip delivers an average benchmark score of 17860; the Qualcomm part has no recorded average score due to an empty benchmark array. For any task measured by the database, the Intel Core 5 221TE is the only option with verified performance data. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100, by contrast, offers no recorded benchmark results, so its relative standing cannot be quantified from the database. The Intel chip should be selected when measured compute performance is required. The Qualcomm part is the only choice when an 8-core, 8-thread configuration with a 4 nm TSMC process is the target, but no database evidence supports a performance claim.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 221TE wins in every benchmark category that the database records. Its 10 cores and 16 threads give it a structural advantage in multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11305 versus no recorded score for the Snapdragon shows where the Intel part dominates. The PassMark multithread score of 13301 further reinforces this. Single-thread performance also favors the Intel part, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1596 and a PassMark single-thread score of 1734. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no wins in any recorded test, because the database contains no benchmark entries for it. Its higher base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.00 GHz are specification advantages on paper, but no measured data confirms a real-world win. In the database, the Intel part wins all recorded contests by default.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design philosophies. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses a 10 nm process at Intel foundry, with a die size of 215 mm². It is built on the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, with the Oryon codename and the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation. The Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads; the Qualcomm has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The Intel base clock is 1.80 GHz with a boost of 5.00 GHz. The Qualcomm base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost of 4.00 GHz. The Intel part has a TDP of 45 watts; the Qualcomm has a TDP of 30 watts. Cache organization differs significantly. The Intel part uses 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The Qualcomm uses 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB shared L3. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. The Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X in dual-channel mode with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. The Intel uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes; the Qualcomm uses PCIe Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes. The Intel integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730; the Qualcomm uses Adreno X1-45. The Intel socket is Socket 1700, the Qualcomm is BGA 2073. The Intel part launched on 2025-01-12 with a launch MSRP of $232; the Qualcomm launched on 2024-09-02 with no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 boosts to 4.00 GHz. The Intel part also has a lower base clock of 1.80 GHz versus the Qualcomm's 3.40 GHz.

Q: How does the cache compare between the two?

A: The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core and 1.25 MB L2 per core, with 24 MB shared L3. The Qualcomm has 288 KB L1 per core and 12 MB L2 per module, with 6 MB shared L3.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 221TE has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the production process nodes of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses a 4 nm process at TSMC.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. However, the Intel Core 5 221TE has a full benchmark suite, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has an empty benchmark array. This means the only measurable comparisons come from the Intel part's recorded scores. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Intel scores 11305. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 1596. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the Intel scores 4748; in single-core, 670. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel scores 1139; in single-core, 160. PassMark results for the Intel part include a multithread score of 13301 and a single-thread score of 1734. The Intel part also records 42303 in integer math, 31661 in floating point math, 9655 in extended instructions, 8963 in data encryption, and 156682 in data compression. The Qualcomm part has no corresponding scores. The largest wins for the Intel part are in multi-threaded and math-heavy workloads, where its 16 threads and 10 cores provide a clear structural advantage. The Qualcomm part's higher base clock and memory bandwidth are specifications, but the database does not confirm any benchmark win for it. All recorded wins belong to the Intel Core 5 221TE.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads; the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Intel base clock is 1.80 GHz; the Qualcomm base clock is 3.40 GHz. The Intel boost clock is 5.00 GHz; the Qualcomm boost clock is 4.00 GHz. The Intel TDP is 45 watts; the Qualcomm TDP is 30 watts. The Intel socket is Intel Socket 1700; the Qualcomm socket is Qualcomm BGA 2073. The Intel codename is Bartlett Lake; the Qualcomm codename is Oryon. The Intel generation is Core 5 (Bartlett Lake); the Qualcomm generation is Snapdragon X (Plus). The Intel process node is 10 nm at Intel; the Qualcomm process node is 4 nm at TSMC. The Intel die size is 215 mm²; the Qualcomm die size is not recorded. The Intel L1 cache is 80 KB per core; the Qualcomm L1 cache is 288 KB per core. The Intel L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core; the Qualcomm L2 cache is 12 MB per module. The Intel L3 cache is 24 MB shared; the Qualcomm L3 cache is 6 MB shared. The Intel memory support is DDR4 and DDR5; the Qualcomm memory support is LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Intel bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s and the Qualcomm bandwidth is 135.2 GB/s. The Intel supports ECC memory; the Qualcomm does not. The Intel uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes; the Qualcomm uses PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes. The Intel integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730; the Qualcomm uses Adreno X1-45. The Intel market segment is Desktop; the Qualcomm is Mobile. Both are Active in production status. The Intel release date is 2025-01-12; the Qualcomm release date is 2024-09-02. The Intel launch MSRP is $232; the Qualcomm has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.