Intel Core 7 150U vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 is sparse. The database contains no benchmark scores for this processor, which limits direct numerical comparisons. The Intel Core 7 150U, however, has a full set of recorded measurements across rendering, general compute, and system-level tests.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel Core 7 150U scores 8883 in multi-core and 1875.5 in single-core. The Cinebench R20 run shows 5248 multi-core and 740 single-core. Its Cinebench R15 results are 1505.5 multi-core and 254 single-core. Geekbench measurements for the Intel part are 6234 multi-core and 1857 single-core.

The Passmark suite provides additional detail for the Intel Core 7 150U. The multi-thread score is 14700, while single-thread is 3508. Integer math scores 51057, floating point math scores 34405, and extended instructions score 8748. Data compression is 158622, data encryption is 10025, and random string sorting is 18269. The find prime numbers test returns 58, and the physics test returns 1012.

Since the Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has no scores in the database, the head-to-head comparison is one-sided. The Intel Core 7 150U carries an average benchmark score of 17395, placing it at the 71st percentile of all CPUs tracked. The Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile. This does not indicate the Qualcomm part is slower in practice. It simply means no benchmark data has been recorded for it in the database.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 7 150U provide context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has an average score of 17333, which is 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 also scores 17333, also 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17482, which is 0.5% higher than the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G scores 17507, 0.6% higher. The Intel Core 7 150U sits within a tight cluster of desktop and mobile parts, with deltas under 1% in either direction.

The absence of Snapdragon benchmark data is the defining feature of this comparison. Any claim of a "win" for either processor on a specific test cannot be supported from the database. The data shows only that the Intel part has measurable results, and the Qualcomm part does not yet have any.

The Verdict

From the data alone, the Intel Core 7 150U is the only processor with verified performance figures. Its 71st percentile ranking and average score of 17395 place it in the middle-upper range of all tracked CPUs. The Snapdragon X1P-64-100, with no recorded scores, cannot be positioned against it numerically.

The Qualcomm part does have structural advantages that are documented. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, compared to Intel's 10 nm process. It supports LPDDR5X memory with a recorded bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 but has no memory bandwidth figure recorded. The Snapdragon also has 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, versus 8 on the Intel part.

For anyone selecting between these two strictly on benchmark evidence, the Intel Core 7 150U is the only option with demonstrated performance. The Snapdragon X1P-64-100 may perform well, but the database does not yet contain the measurements to confirm it. A builder who needs verified scores should look at the Intel part. A builder who is willing to accept an unmeasured processor with a newer process node and higher memory bandwidth might consider the Qualcomm part, but that decision cannot be justified from benchmark data.

The Intel part is also the safer choice based on ecosystem maturity. It has 12 threads for 10 cores, while the Snapdragon has 10 threads for 10 cores. The Intel part has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, whereas the Snapdragon has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and no recorded boost clock. These are structural facts, not performance guarantees, but they favor the Intel part in terms of specification completeness.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 150U wins in every category where a measurement exists. Its multi-threaded workloads, as shown by Cinebench R23 at 8883 and Passmark multi-thread at 14700, are fully documented. Its single-thread performance is also recorded, with Geekbench single-core at 1857 and Passmark single-thread at 3508. Encryption and compression tasks are covered by Passmark data encryption at 10025 and data compression at 158622.

The Snapdragon X1P-64-100 wins only in areas where the database has no Intel data to compare. The most notable is memory bandwidth, where the Qualcomm part records 135.2 GB/s. The Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. The Qualcomm part also uses a smaller process node at 4 nm versus 10 nm, which typically indicates better power efficiency per transistor, though no power efficiency benchmarks are recorded.

The Snapdragon's PCIe lane count is higher at 12 lanes versus 8 lanes, both Gen 4. This gives the Qualcomm part more headroom for peripherals that use CPU-attached lanes. The Intel part's integrated graphics is Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while the Qualcomm part uses Adreno X1-85. No graphics benchmarks are recorded for either, so no performance comparison is possible.

The Intel part has a higher thread count at 12 versus 10, and a much higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz versus no recorded boost clock for the Snapdragon. The Snapdragon has a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz versus 1.80 GHz. These clock differences suggest the Snapdragon relies on sustained base frequency while the Intel part has a large boost headroom, but without benchmarks, the real-world impact is unknown.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has an average benchmark score of 17395. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no scores have been recorded for it in the database.

Q: What is the Cinebench R23 multi-core score for the Intel Core 7 150U?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U scores 8883 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1875.5 in single-core.

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark results for the Snapdragon X1P-64-100, and its average benchmark score is 0.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with a recorded bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

Q: How many PCIe lanes does each processor provide from the CPU?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U provides 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 provides 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: Both processors have 10 cores. The Intel Core 7 150U has 12 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has 10 threads.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 150U is built on Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-U. It belongs to the Core 7 (Raptor Lake-U) generation. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation. No architecture name is listed for the Qualcomm part beyond the Oryon codename.

The process nodes differ significantly. Intel uses a 10 nm process fabricated by Intel. Qualcomm uses a 4 nm process fabricated by TSMC. This is a major architectural difference, as the smaller node generally allows for higher transistor density and better power efficiency, though the database does not include efficiency measurements.

Cache layouts are structured differently. The Intel Core 7 150U has an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, an L2 cache of 1.25 MB per core, and a shared L3 cache of 12 MB. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has an L1 cache of 288 KB per core, an L2 cache of 12 MB per module, and a shared L3 cache of 6 MB. The larger per-core L1 on the Snapdragon suggests a different design philosophy, but the database does not include cache-latency or hit-rate tests.

Memory support diverges as well. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The Qualcomm part supports LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration with a recorded bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure recorded.

Neither processor supports ECC memory. Both have an integrated GPU. The Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while the Qualcomm part uses Adreno X1-85. The Qualcomm part has a higher PCIe lane count from the CPU at 12 lanes versus 8 lanes, both Gen 4.

Both processors are mobile-market segments and are currently marked as Active in production status. The Intel part was released on 2024-01-07, while the Qualcomm part was released on 2024-04-23. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

Specification Differences

The base clock differs: the Intel Core 7 150U runs at 1.80 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 runs at 3.40 GHz. The boost clock is recorded only for the Intel part at 5.40 GHz; the Qualcomm part has no boost clock listed.

Thread count differs: Intel has 12 threads, Qualcomm has 10 threads, both with 10 cores. The TDP differs as well: Intel is rated at 15 watts, Qualcomm at 35 watts.

The socket is different. Intel uses Intel BGA 1744, while Qualcomm uses Qualcomm BGA 2073. The part numbers are SRMYP for Intel and X1P64100 for Qualcomm.

PCIe lanes from the CPU differ: Intel provides 8 lanes, Qualcomm provides 12 lanes, both Gen 4. The integrated GPU differs: Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, Qualcomm uses Adreno X1-85.

Memory support differs: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X. The Qualcomm part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, while the Intel part has none listed.

The process node and foundry differ: Intel uses 10 nm at Intel, Qualcomm uses 4 nm at TSMC. Cache organization differs: Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. Qualcomm has 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB shared L3.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Neither supports ECC memory. Both are mobile processors, both are Active in production, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP. The release dates differ by about three months, with Intel releasing first.