Intel Core 7 150HL vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core 7 150HL and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100. Both processors have an average benchmark score of 0 in the database, and neither has any entries in the benchmark results array. The wins tally shows 0 for each side, confirming that no direct performance measurements have been logged.

The percentile ranking for both CPUs is identical at 50, placing each exactly at the midpoint of all tracked processors. This is an artifact of the absence of recorded performance data rather than an indication of equal capability. Without benchmark scores, a numerical comparison of compute performance cannot be derived from the database.

What can be compared directly from the recorded specifications are the raw architectural parameters. The Intel part offers 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Qualcomm part provides 10 cores and 10 threads. The Intel processor supports simultaneous multithreading, effectively providing 20 logical processors for workloads that can use them. The Qualcomm processor has no multithreading, so its thread count equals its core count.

Clock behavior differs substantially. The Intel Core 7 150HL has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, a 2.60 GHz boost delta. The Snapdragon X1P-66-100 starts higher at 3.40 GHz base but boosts only to 4.00 GHz, a 0.60 GHz delta. The Intel component reaches a higher maximum frequency by 1.00 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages and manufacturing processes. The Intel Core 7 150HL uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The process node difference is significant: 10 nm versus 4 nm, indicating a much denser transistor design for the Qualcomm part.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Intel processor allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm processor allocates 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm L1 allocation is 3.6 times larger per core, and its L2 is organized per module rather than per core, reflecting a different cache topology. Intel has 4 times the shared L3 cache capacity compared to Qualcomm.

Memory support diverges sharply. The Intel Core 7 150HL supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 supports only LPDDR5X memory, also dual-channel, and has a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. No memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel part. The Qualcomm processor explicitly targets low-power mobile memory, while the Intel processor retains compatibility with standard desktop DIMMs.

PCI Express connectivity differs in lane count. The Intel part provides 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU. The Qualcomm part provides 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, 4 more lanes of the same generation. Both use PCIe Gen 4, but the Qualcomm offering has 50% more CPU-attached lanes.

Integrated graphics are handled by different designs. The Intel Core 7 150HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 uses the Adreno X1-85. The database records no performance metrics for either GPU, so no capability ranking can be established.

The Intel processor runs on Intel Socket 1700 and is classified in the Desktop market segment. The Qualcomm processor uses Qualcomm BGA 2073 and is classified in the Mobile market segment. The Intel part has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Qualcomm part has a TDP of 35 watts, a 10 watt difference. Both processors are marked as Active in production status.

Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers, meaning they cannot be overclocked by changing the clock multiplier. The Intel part has a release date of April 7, 2024, while the Qualcomm part has a release date of April 23, 2024, 16 days later. The Qualcomm part has a known part number of X1P66100; the Intel part number is listed as unknown.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear segmentation by market and workload characteristics. The Intel Core 7 150HL is a Desktop processor with 14 cores, 20 threads, and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. It offers 4 times the L3 cache of the Qualcomm competitor and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory standards. This configuration suits workloads that scale with thread count and cache capacity, particularly given the multithreading capability that doubles logical threads over physical cores.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 is a Mobile processor with 10 cores, 10 threads, and a 4.00 GHz boost clock. It has a higher base clock by 1.00 GHz, a smaller process node by 6 nm, a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, and 4 additional PCIe Gen 4 lanes. Its lower TDP of 35 watts and mobile socket indicate a design aimed at power-constrained environments.

For multithreaded desktop workloads, the data points to the Intel processor. The thread count advantage is 2 times, the max boost clock is higher by 1.00 GHz, and the L3 cache is larger by 18 MB. For memory bandwidth and PCIe expansion in a mobile form factor, the data points to the Qualcomm processor, which has a documented 135.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 12 CPU PCIe lanes.

Neither processor has benchmark scores in the database, so actual performance equivalence cannot be stated. The selection between them depends on platform requirements: Socket 1700 desktop boards with DDR4/DDR5 support versus Qualcomm BGA 2073 mobile designs with LPDDR5X only. The Intel part cannot be installed in a mobile socket, and the Qualcomm part cannot be installed in a desktop socket.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core 7 150HL | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 |

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

| Cores | 14 | 10 |

| Threads | 20 | 10 |

| Base clock | 2.40 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Not recorded |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-PS | Oryon |

| Generation | Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS) | Snapdragon X (Plus) |

| Process node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 288 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 12 MB (per module) |

| L3 cache | 24 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

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

| Memory bandwidth | Not recorded | 135.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | Adreno X1-85 |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2024-04-07 | 2024-04-23 |

| Part number | unknown | X1P66100 |

| ECC memory | false | false |

| Multiplier unlocked | false | false |

Fields not listed above are identical between the two parts or not recorded for either. Both have no recorded transistor count, no recorded die size, no v-cache, no launch MSRP, and no benchmark entries.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has 10 cores and 10 threads. The Intel part provides 4 additional cores and 10 additional threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 boosts to 4.00 GHz. The Intel part has a 1.00 GHz higher maximum boost.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel has 18 MB more L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 supports LPDDR5X memory only. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC.

Q: How many PCIe Gen 4 lanes does each processor provide?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL provides 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 provides 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU.

Q: What is the power draw of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL has a TDP of 45 watts. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has a TDP of 35 watts. The Qualcomm part draws 10 watts less.