Intel Core 5 330 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison

The Verdict

The data shows two mobile processors aimed at different segments of the laptop market. The Intel Core 5 330, built on a 3 nm node with a 15 W TDP, is positioned as a power-efficient option with a strong single-core boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100, built on a 4 nm node with a 30 W TDP, offers more cores and significantly higher memory bandwidth.

Benchmark results are only recorded for the Intel Core 5 330. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of zero, and sits at the 50th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel part, by contrast, holds a 72nd percentile ranking. The database shows the Intel Core 5 330 delivering an average benchmark score of 18345, which places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core 7 360 and the Intel Core i3-13100, and within 0.1% of the Intel Core i3-14100.

For users requiring a validated, benchmarked mobile processor with a known performance profile, the Intel Core 5 330 is the only choice supported by recorded data. The Snapdragon part cannot be evaluated for performance from the database, as no measurements exist. The Intel chip also carries a launch MSRP of $309, while the Snapdragon has no listed launch MSRP. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 offers architectural advantages in core count, cache capacity, and memory bandwidth, but without benchmark data, its real-world performance remains unquantified in this database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in design philosophy. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC.

Core counts differ substantially. The Intel part provides 6 cores and 6 threads, indicating no hyperthreading. The Snapdragon part provides 8 cores and 8 threads, also without simultaneous multithreading. The Snapdragon's base clock of 3.40 GHz is significantly higher than the Intel's 1.50 GHz base clock. However, the Intel part boosts to 4.60 GHz, which exceeds the Snapdragon's 4.00 GHz boost clock.

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 Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core and per-module cache allocation on the Snapdragon suggests a design optimized for larger working sets, while the Intel chip uses a more conventional shared L3 arrangement.

Memory support also differs. The Intel part supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Snapdragon supports only LPDDR5X. The memory bus configuration is a major divergence: the Intel part uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Snapdragon uses a dual-channel bus with 135.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Snapdragon's bandwidth advantage is more than double that of the Intel part.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Intel Core 5 330 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only), while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The Snapdragon offers double the PCIe lane count.

Integrated graphics are entirely different. The Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Snapdragon uses an Adreno X1-45 GPU. Neither part supports ECC memory. Both processors are actively in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core 5 330 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100. The Intel part has 17 recorded benchmark scores, while the Snapdragon has none. The wins counters for both parts are zero.

The Intel Core 5 330's recorded scores provide a performance baseline. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 13150 in multicore and 1856 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5523 multicore and 779 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1325 multicore and 186 single-core.

PassMark results show a range of capabilities. The Intel part scores 145287 in data compression, 11076 in data encryption, 12808 in extended instructions, 114 in find prime numbers, 43885 in floating point math, 33258 in integer math, 15471 in multithread, 1201 in physics, 17771 in random string sorting, and 4088 in single thread.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for the Intel part's positioning. The Intel Core i3-14100 has an average score of 18318, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core 5 330. The Intel Core 7 360 has an average score of 18374, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i3-13100 has an average score of 18380, also 0.2% higher. The Intel Core 3 305 has an average score of 18302, which is 0.2% lower.

These deltas indicate that the Intel Core 5 330 sits in a tightly packed performance cluster. The 0.1% and 0.2% differences are within measurement noise, meaning the Intel Core 5 330 delivers effectively the same average benchmark score as its four nearest rivals. The 72nd percentile ranking reflects this competitive positioning.

For the Snapdragon, the absence of benchmark data means no comparative analysis is possible. The 50th percentile ranking is based on no recorded measurements, and the average benchmark score of zero confirms the lack of data. Any performance comparison between the two parts cannot be made from the database.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the Intel Core 5 330 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100:

| Specification | Intel Core 5 330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 |

|---------------|------------------|--------------------------------|

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 6 | 8 |

| Base clock | 1.50 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 30 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Oryon |

| Generation | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) | Snapdragon X (Plus) |

| Process node | 3 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L1 cache | 192 KB | 288 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 2.5 MB | 12 MB (per module) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | 135.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | Adreno X1-45 |

| Release date | 2026-04-15 | 2024-09-02 |

| Launch MSRP | $309 | None listed |

| Part number | SAE3G | X1P46100 |

The Intel part was released approximately one and a half years after the Snapdragon. The Snapdragon has double the TDP, which may allow for higher sustained performance but also implies greater power draw. The Intel part's higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz versus 4.00 GHz gives it a single-thread clock advantage. The Snapdragon's base clock of 3.40 GHz is more than double the Intel's base clock, which may reflect a different power management strategy.

The Snapdragon's 8 cores versus 6 cores and 12 MB per module L2 versus 2.5 MB total L2 indicate a design aimed at multi-threaded workloads with large data sets. The Intel part's smaller cache and single-channel memory bus suggest a focus on efficiency and lighter workloads. The Snapdragon's dual-channel memory at 135.2 GB/s versus the Intel's single-channel at 59.7 GB/s is the most pronounced difference in the specifications.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, which is higher than the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100's boost clock of 4.00 GHz.

Q: How many cores does each processor have?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 provides 135.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth over a dual-channel bus, while the Intel Core 5 330 provides 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel bus.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a TDP of 30 W, which is double the Intel Core 5 330's TDP of 15 W.

Q: Are there benchmark scores recorded for the Snapdragon X1P-46-100?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark scores for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100, and its average benchmark score is listed as zero.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 330 compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 has an average benchmark score of 18345, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i3-14100, 0.2% lower than the Intel Core 7 360, 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i3-13100, and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core 3 305.