Intel Core 5 330 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core 5 330 and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 target different segments of the mobile market, and the recorded data indicates a clear performance hierarchy between them. The Intel Core 5 330 sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 18345. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100, by contrast, holds a 50th percentile position and carries an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no benchmark results are recorded in the database for this part. Any comparison of raw compute capability must therefore rely on the Intel processor's measured results alone, while the Snapdragon's specifications provide the only basis for qualitative assessment.

The Intel Core 5 330 is the only one of the two with actual benchmark data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13150 and single-core score of 1856 place it in the upper half of the database. For users requiring proven multi-threaded throughput, document compression, or encryption workloads, the Intel part is the only one with verifiable numbers. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has no measured scores, so no performance claims can be made from database results. The data shows that the Intel Core 5 330 is a validated performer, while the Qualcomm part remains uncharacterized in this database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from distinct architectural lineages. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation. It is built on a 3 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation. It is manufactured on a 4 nm node by TSMC. Both chips target the mobile segment and are currently marked as active in production.

Core counts differ substantially. The Intel part provides 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading or equivalent simultaneous multi-threading is present. The Qualcomm part provides 8 cores and 8 threads, also without any multi-threading capability. Thread counts match core counts on both processors. The Intel base clock is 1.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Qualcomm base clock is 3.00 GHz, but the boost clock field is null, so no boost figure exists in the recorded data. The higher base clock on the Snapdragon suggests a different frequency strategy, but without a boost clock, the full frequency profile cannot be assessed.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Intel Core 5 330 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The L3 capacities match at 6 MB shared, but the L1 and L2 configurations are not directly comparable: Intel lists aggregate L1 and L2 figures, while Qualcomm lists per-core and per-module figures. The Intel part has 6 MB of shared L3, and the Qualcomm part also has 6 MB of shared L3.

Memory support differs in both type and width. The Intel Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a single-channel memory bus, delivering 59.7 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 supports only LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, delivering 135.2 GB/s. That is more than double the memory bandwidth of the Intel part. Neither processor supports ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Intel chip provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU-only lanes, while the Qualcomm chip provides Gen 4 with 12 CPU-only lanes.

Power envelopes differ as well. The Intel Core 5 330 has a TDP of 15 watts. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has a TDP of 25 watts. The Qualcomm part consumes a higher thermal budget, which aligns with its higher base clock and dual-channel memory controller. The integrated graphics also differ: the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Qualcomm part uses an Adreno X1-45 GPU. Release dates are far apart, with the Qualcomm part entering production on 2024-08-27 and the Intel part on 2026-04-15.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better recorded benchmark performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 is the only one with benchmark results in the database. It has an average benchmark score of 18345 and sits at the 72nd percentile. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has no recorded benchmarks, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile position.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads. Neither processor supports multi-threading, so thread counts equal core counts on both.

Q: Which chip provides more memory bandwidth?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 delivers 135.2 GB/s over a dual-channel LPDDR5X memory bus. The Intel Core 5 330 delivers 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel bus supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Qualcomm part offers more than double the bandwidth.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 is built on a 3 nm process at Intel's foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC.

Q: Do both processors have the same L3 cache size?

A: Yes. Both the Intel Core 5 330 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 have 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The L1 and L2 configurations differ, with Intel listing 192 KB L1 and 2.5 MB L2, and Qualcomm listing 288 KB L1 per core and 12 MB L2 per module.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has a TDP of 25 watts. The Intel Core 5 330 has a TDP of 15 watts. The Qualcomm part carries a larger thermal envelope.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database. Core counts differ at 6 versus 8. Thread counts differ at 6 versus 8. The base clock differs: 1.50 GHz on the Intel part versus 3.00 GHz on the Qualcomm part. The Intel part has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, while the Qualcomm part has no recorded boost clock. TDP differs at 15 watts versus 25 watts. Sockets differ: Intel BGA 1516 on the Intel part, Qualcomm BGA 2073 on the Qualcomm part. Codenames differ: Wildcat Lake versus Oryon. Generations differ: Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) versus Snapdragon X (Plus). Process nodes differ: 3 nm versus 4 nm. Foundries differ: Intel versus TSMC.

Cache configurations differ at every level. L1 is 192 KB versus 288 KB per core. L2 is 2.5 MB versus 12 MB per module. L3 matches at 6 MB shared on both. Memory support differs: DDR5 and LPDDR5X on the Intel part, LPDDR5X only on the Qualcomm part. Memory bus width differs: single-channel versus dual-channel. Memory bandwidth differs: 59.7 GB/s versus 135.2 GB/s. PCIe differs: Gen 4 with 6 lanes versus Gen 4 with 12 lanes, both CPU-only. Integrated graphics differ: Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) versus Adreno X1-45. Release dates differ: 2026-04-15 versus 2024-08-27. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309. The Qualcomm part has no launch MSRP recorded. Part numbers differ: SAE3G versus X1P26100. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Neither supports ECC memory. Both are active in production and target the mobile segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the wins counters show 0 for both processors. No direct comparison scores exist between the Intel Core 5 330 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100. The only measurable performance data belongs to the Intel part, and its results can be examined against the broader database rather than against the Qualcomm chip.

The Intel Core 5 330 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13150 and a single-core score of 1856. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5523 multi-core and 779 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1325 multi-core and 186 single-core. These results place the processor at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18345. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i3-14100 with an average score of 18318 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the Intel Core 7 360 with 18374 and a delta of -0.2 percent, the Intel Core i3-13100 with 18380 and a delta of -0.2 percent, and the Intel Core 3 305 with 18302 and a delta of 0.2 percent. The Intel Core 5 330 is effectively within a fraction of a percent of all four rivals, meaning its average performance is statistically indistinguishable from that cluster.

PassMark results for the Intel part show a multi-thread score of 15471 and a single-thread score of 4088. Data compression scores 145287, data encryption scores 11076, and extended instructions score 12808. Floating point math scores 43885, integer math scores 33258, and physics scores 1201. Random string sorting scores 17771, and find prime numbers scores 114. The single-thread score appears twice in the database under two test names, both at 4088.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has no benchmark entries at all. Its percentile of 50 is recorded, but its average benchmark score is 0, and its nearest rivals list is empty. No Cinebench, PassMark, or any other measured scores exist for this processor in the database. The 50th percentile figure likely reflects its specification position rather than measured performance, but the database contains no results to support a performance comparison.

Given the absence of Qualcomm benchmark data, the largest measured wins belong entirely to the Intel part, but only against database averages and its nearest rivals. The Intel Core 5 330 is 0.1 percent ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100, 0.2 percent ahead of the Intel Core 3 305, and 0.2 percent behind the Intel Core 7 360 and Intel Core i3-13100. These deltas are negligible. The processor's real strength lies in its validated multi-thread and single-thread scores across Cinebench and PassMark suites, all of which are recorded in the database. The Qualcomm part, lacking any recorded results, cannot be placed on the same performance scale.