Intel Core 7 150U vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 Comparison
Intel Core 7 150U
Snapdragon X1E-84-100
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 7 150U vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100
Where Each One Wins
The Intel Core 7 150U and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 occupy distinctly different positions in the mobile computing landscape. The data shows a clear split based on the benchmark categories each processor was designed to handle.
The Intel Core 7 150U delivers a complete set of benchmark results across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark suites. Its recorded scores span 19 individual tests covering multi-core rendering, single-core responsiveness, encryption, compression, physics simulation, and integer math. The Intel part demonstrates particular strength in single-threaded workloads, where its boost clock reaches 5.40 GHz. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it records 1875.5 points, and in Passmark single-thread tests it achieves 3508 points. These figures indicate a processor optimized for bursty, latency-sensitive tasks that rely on high per-core performance.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 takes a different approach. Its benchmark array is empty in the database, meaning no recorded scores exist for this part. The processor uses 12 cores with 12 threads, matching its core count to its thread count, which indicates a design without simultaneous multithreading. Its base clock sits at 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The absence of benchmark data makes direct performance comparisons impossible for this entry. However, its specifications point to a design focused on sustained multi-core throughput rather than peak single-core bursts.
The Intel processor records a 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17395. The Snapdragon records a 50th percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of 0, reflecting the lack of recorded test results. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 with an average score of 17333 (0.4 percent behind), the AMD Ryzen 3 210 at 17321 (0.4 percent behind), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE at 17482 (0.5 percent ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G at 17507 (0.6 percent ahead). These margins show the Intel processor sitting in a tightly contested cluster where a fraction of a percent separates competitors.
Architecture Differences
The two processors diverge fundamentally in their internal designs. The Intel Core 7 150U uses the Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-U codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses the Oryon codename on a 4 nm process fabricated by TSMC. The process node difference alone accounts for significant efficiency and density advantages for the Qualcomm design, though the Intel part compensates with a higher boost clock.
Core configurations differ markedly. Intel provides 10 cores and 12 threads, implementing hyperthreading on some of its cores. Qualcomm provides 12 cores and 12 threads, with no multithreading per core. The Intel base clock is 1.80 GHz, substantially lower than Qualcomm's 3.80 GHz base. The boost clocks reverse this relationship: Intel reaches 5.40 GHz while Qualcomm tops out at 4.20 GHz. This configuration describes an Intel part that idles at low frequencies and bursts aggressively, versus a Qualcomm part that runs closer to its maximum at all times.
Cache hierarchies reflect different design philosophies. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Qualcomm allocates 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Qualcomm L1 cache is 3.6 times larger per core, and its L2 cache per module is substantially larger than Intel's per-core allocation. Intel compensates with double the shared L3 cache. These layouts indicate Qualcomm's reliance on large, fast private caches versus Intel's emphasis on a larger pool of shared cache.
Memory support diverges as well. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus. Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. Intel has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. PCIe connectivity differs with Intel providing Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes and Qualcomm providing Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, while Qualcomm uses the Adreno X1-85.
Thermal design power separates the two significantly. Intel is rated at 15 watts, while Qualcomm is rated at 35 watts. This 20-watt gap suggests the Qualcomm part targets higher sustained performance envelopes, likely in larger chassis with more robust cooling. The Intel part fits into thinner, lower-power designs. Both use proprietary BGA sockets, Intel BGA 1744 for Intel and Qualcomm BGA 2073 for Qualcomm. Neither supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. Both are marked as Active in production status, with Intel releasing on 2024-01-07 and Qualcomm on 2024-04-23.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the recorded wins for either processor stand at zero. This means no direct comparison tests exist in the database between the Intel Core 7 150U and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100. The Intel processor has a complete benchmark profile, while the Qualcomm processor has no recorded scores in any test category.
The Intel Core 7 150U's benchmark results provide a reference point for its capabilities. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1505.5 points in multi-core and 254 points in single-core. Cinebench R20 shows 5248 points multi-core and 740 points single-core. Cinebench R23 records 8883 points multi-core and 1875.5 points single-core. Geekbench results show 6234 points multi-core and 1857 points single-core.
Passmark tests reveal specialized strengths. Data compression scores 158622 points, data encryption scores 10025 points, extended instructions score 8748 points, and prime number finding scores 58 points. Floating point math reaches 34405 points, integer math reaches 51057 points, and multithread performance scores 14700 points. Physics simulation records 1012 points, random string sorting records 18269 points, and single-thread performance records 3508 points.
These numbers place the Intel processor in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17395. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, scores 17507, which is 0.6 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17482, 0.5 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 scores 17333, 0.4 percent lower, and the AMD Ryzen 3 210 scores 17321, also 0.4 percent lower. The tight clustering of these scores indicates the Intel Core 7 150U performs within a narrow band around its rivals, with no single competitor holding a decisive advantage.
Without recorded Qualcomm benchmarks, the database cannot establish comparative wins or losses. The empty benchmark array for the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 means all head-to-head metrics remain undefined. The only available comparison comes from the percentile rankings, where Intel's 71st percentile exceeds Qualcomm's 50th percentile, and the average benchmark scores, where Intel's 17395 far exceeds Qualcomm's 0. These figures reflect data availability rather than inherent performance, as the Qualcomm part has no measured results in the database.
FAQ
Q: What benchmark scores does the Intel Core 7 150U record in Cinebench R23?
A: The Intel Core 7 150U scores 8883 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1875.5 points in single-core.
Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?
A: The Intel Core 7 150U uses 10 cores and 12 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses 12 cores and 12 threads.
Q: What process nodes do the two processors use?
A: Intel builds the Core 7 150U on a 10 nm process at its own foundry. Qualcomm builds the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 on a 4 nm process at TSMC.
Q: What memory bandwidth does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 support?
A: The Qualcomm part supports LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.
Q: How does the Intel Core 7 150U compare to its nearest rivals?
A: The Intel processor has an average benchmark score of 17395. The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 scores 17333, 0.4 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 scores 17321, 0.4 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17482, 0.5 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G scores 17507, 0.6 percent higher.
Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?
A: The Intel Core 7 150U uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses the Adreno X1-85.
The Verdict
The database presents an incomplete comparison. The Intel Core 7 150U has a full benchmark profile spanning rendering, general compute, and specialized instruction tests. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, leaving its performance entirely unmeasured in this database.
For the Intel Core 7 150U, the recorded data shows a processor in the 71st percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 17395. Its nearest rivals cluster within 0.6 percent, indicating competitive positioning against mid-range AMD parts. The 5.40 GHz boost clock and 15 watt thermal design power describe a part suited to thin-and-light mobile designs where single-thread responsiveness matters. Its 10 cores and 12 threads with 12 MB of shared L3 cache support moderate multi-core workloads. The Passmark data compression score of 158622 and integer math score of 51057 suggest particular strength in data manipulation and general arithmetic tasks.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 remains a specification-only entry. Its 12 cores, 12 threads, 3.80 GHz base clock, and 4.20 GHz boost clock describe a processor with a narrow frequency range and no multithreading. The 35 watt thermal design power indicates a higher power envelope than Intel's 15 watt part. The 288 KB L1 cache per core and 12 MB L2 per module point to a cache-heavy design, while the 6 MB shared L3 is half of Intel's allocation. The 135.2 GB/s memory bandwidth with LPDDR5X support provides a concrete advantage in memory throughput, though without benchmarks its real-world impact remains unquantified.
The 50th percentile ranking for the Qualcomm part reflects its zero average benchmark score, which is a data artifact rather than a performance assessment. The lack of measured results prevents any verdict on its actual computing capabilities. The Intel part, by contrast, has verifiable scores across 19 tests, giving analysts a solid basis for evaluating its performance in specific workloads.
The decision between these two processors depends on data availability. The Intel Core 7 150U offers a complete, measured performance profile with competitive scores against its nearest rivals. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 offers only architectural specifications, with no recorded performance data. For any workload analysis, the Intel processor provides quantifiable results. The Qualcomm processor's performance remains unknown until benchmark data appears in the database. The Intel part's 71st percentile ranking versus Qualcomm's 50th percentile ranking is the only comparative metric available, and it derives entirely from the presence or absence of recorded scores.