Intel Core 5 315 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 315 and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 take fundamentally different approaches to mobile computing, and the recorded data reflects that split. The Intel part is a 6-core, 6-thread processor built on Intel's 3 nm process, while the Snapdragon uses 8 cores and 8 threads on TSMC's 4 nm node. Direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons are limited because the Qualcomm chip has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, but the Intel Core 5 315 has a full suite of measurements across Cinebench and PassMark tests.

The Intel Core 5 315 posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12981 and a single-core score of 1832. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5452 multi-core and 769 single-core, while in R15 it reaches 1308 multi-core and 184 single-core. The single-core progression across R15, R20, and R23 shows consistent scaling that tracks with the processor's 4.40 GHz boost clock.

PassMark results for the Intel part are extensive. The multi-thread score is 15272, and the single-thread score is 4021. Integer math scores 31690, floating point math reaches 42441, and extended instructions hit 13143. Data compression scores 146143, while data encryption reaches 11119. Prime number finding scores 112, random string sorting hits 17551, and physics processing scores 1163.

The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no nearest rivals data. The Intel Core 5 315, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 18188 and sits at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database.

The Intel chip's nearest rivals in the database provide important context. The AMD EPYC 9274F posts an average score of 18189, a 0% delta from the Intel part. The Intel Core i7-9700 scores 18180, also a 0% delta. The Intel Core i7-1365U and AMD Ryzen 7 5700U each sit at 18177 and 18176 respectively, with deltas of 0.1%. This clustering indicates the Core 5 315 performs in a tight band around the 18188 average, with no rival in its immediate vicinity exceeding it by more than a fraction of a percent.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 315 dominates the comparison by default because it is the only chip with recorded measurements. Its multi-threaded performance, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12981, positions it for sustained all-core workloads. The PassMark multi-thread score of 15272 reinforces this capability.

Single-thread performance is equally notable. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1832 and PassMark single-thread score of 4021 indicate strong per-core efficiency, which benefits latency-sensitive applications and lightly threaded workloads.

The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 wins on paper specifications that do not translate into recorded benchmark data. It has a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz compared to 1.50 GHz for the Intel chip, though the Intel part boosts higher at 4.40 GHz versus 4.00 GHz. The Snapdragon has more cores (8 versus 6) and more threads (8 versus 6). Its L2 cache is listed as 12 MB per module compared to 2.5 MB total for the Intel chip, and its L1 cache is 288 KB per core versus 192 KB total for the Intel part. Both chips share 6 MB of L3 cache.

Memory bandwidth heavily favors the Snapdragon. It uses a dual-channel memory bus with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel Core 5 315 uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. The Snapdragon also supports 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus 6 for the Intel chip.

Power envelopes differ significantly. The Snapdragon is rated at 30 W TDP, double the 15 W TDP of the Intel Core 5 315. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $340. The Snapdragon has no launch MSRP recorded.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different fabrication facilities and process generations. Intel builds the Core 5 315 on its own 3 nm process under the Wildcat Lake codename. Qualcomm uses TSMC's 4 nm node for the Snapdragon X1P-46-100, which carries the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X Plus generation.

Core counts and threading models differ. The Intel chip has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The Snapdragon has 8 cores and 8 threads, also without SMT. Both chips are locked, with no unlocked multiplier.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Intel Core 5 315 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon's cache is organized per core and per module: 288 KB of L1 per core and 12 MB of L2 per module, with the same 6 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon's cache layout suggests a different topology for feeding its 8 Oryon cores.

Memory support diverges. The Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Snapdragon supports only LPDDR5X. Neither chip supports ECC memory. The memory bus width is a major differentiator: single-channel for Intel, dual-channel for Qualcomm, which explains the 135.2 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s bandwidth gap.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Intel Core 5 315 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Snapdragon uses Adreno X1-45. Neither chip's iGPU has separate benchmark scores in the database.

Platform sockets are incompatible. The Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1516, while the Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2073. PCIe connectivity favors the Snapdragon with 12 Gen 4 lanes versus 6 Gen 4 lanes for the Intel part.

Release timing differs substantially. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 was released on September 2, 2024. The Intel Core 5 315 is dated April 15, 2026, meaning the Intel part arrived roughly one and a half years later. Both chips are currently marked as Active in production status.

The Intel part's process advantage (3 nm versus 4 nm) and newer release date do not translate into a higher core count, but the recorded benchmarks show strong performance per core. The Snapdragon's higher TDP of 30 W versus 15 W indicates it draws more power to feed its additional cores and higher base clock.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear choice for workloads where measured performance matters. The Intel Core 5 315 has a complete benchmark profile, an average score of 18188, and a 72nd percentile ranking across all CPUs in the database. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and sits at the 50th percentile by default.

The Intel chip's nearest rivals, all within 0.1% of its average score, include the AMD EPYC 9274F, Intel Core i7-9700, Intel Core i7-1365U, and AMD Ryzen 7 5700U. This places the Core 5 315 in familiar performance territory for a mobile processor. Users coming from an Intel Core i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5700U would see near-identical average performance.

The Snapdragon's advantages in the database are purely architectural: more cores, more cache, wider memory bus, higher memory bandwidth, more PCIe lanes, and a higher base clock. None of these advantages are backed by benchmark results. The Intel part counters with a smaller process node, higher boost clock, dual memory type support, and a lower TDP.

For a mobile platform where battery life and thermals matter, the Intel Core 5 315's 15 W TDP and 3 nm process give it a plausible efficiency edge, though the database does not include power measurements. For raw multi-threaded throughput, the Snapdragon's 8 cores and dual-channel memory suggest theoretical headroom, but without recorded scores that remains speculative.

The recommendation from the data is straightforward: the Intel Core 5 315 is the only chip in this comparison with proven, measured performance. Its 72nd percentile ranking and tight clustering with established processors like the Core i7-9700 and Ryzen 7 5700U make it a known quantity. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 offers a compelling specification sheet, but the absence of benchmark data leaves its real-world performance unverified.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 has an average benchmark score of 18188. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmarks are recorded for it.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 315 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD EPYC 9274F scores 18189 with a 0% delta, the Intel Core i7-9700 scores 18180 with a 0% delta, the Intel Core i7-1365U scores 18177 with a 0.1% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U scores 18176 with a 0.1% delta.

Q: What are the core counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which chip has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a dual-channel memory bus with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 315 has a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s.

Q: What process nodes do these processors use?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 is built on Intel's 3 nm process. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: No. Both the Intel Core 5 315 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 have ECC memory support listed as false.

Q: What is the TDP of each chip?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 has a TDP of 15 W. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a TDP of 30 W.