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

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts compare between the Intel Core 7 150U and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100?

A: Both processors feature 10 cores. The Intel Core 7 150U supports 12 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 supports 10 threads, meaning Intel's chip can process two additional threads concurrently.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Intel's part offers a 1.40 GHz higher maximum frequency.

Q: Which processor has a smaller manufacturing process node?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 is built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 150U uses a 10 nm node at Intel, making the Qualcomm chip the smaller and more advanced process.

Q: What are the L3 cache capacities?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache, exactly half of Intel's allocation.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Intel Core 7 150U supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 supports LPDDR5X memory only, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

Q: Which CPU has more PCIe lanes?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core 7 150U has 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes (CPU only), giving Qualcomm a 4-lane advantage.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 150U belongs to the Raptor Lake-U generation, codenamed Raptor Lake-U, and is built on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel foundries. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 comes from the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation, uses the Oryon codename, and is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm node. This process difference directly affects power characteristics and transistor density, though the database does not list transistor counts for either part.

Cache architecture separates these two designs significantly. The Intel chip allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, with 12 MB of shared L3. The Qualcomm part assigns 288 KB of L1 per core, a much larger per-core L1, and 12 MB of L2 per module, with only 6 MB of shared L3. The larger L1 and L2 allocations on the Qualcomm chip suggest a design that relies on closer cache hierarchy, while Intel's larger L3 provides a bigger unified pool for shared data.

Memory support diverges completely. Intel's Raptor Lake-U controller accepts DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. Qualcomm's Oryon design exclusively supports LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, with a rated 135.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for the Intel part, so a direct bandwidth comparison cannot be made from recorded data.

PCIe connectivity also differs. Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while Qualcomm provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). That gives the Snapdragon more direct CPU-attached bandwidth for devices such as NVMe storage or discrete accelerators.

Integrated graphics are distinct as well. Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, while Qualcomm uses Adreno X1-85. The database does not include graphics benchmarks for either chip, so the analysis here is limited to the hardware configuration.

The Intel socket is BGA 1744, and the Qualcomm socket is BGA 2073. Both are mobile parts, both are currently active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part carries the part number SRMYP, while the Qualcomm part is X1P66100. The Intel chip's release date is recorded as early January 2024, while the Qualcomm chip's release date is recorded as late April 2024.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on use case. For users who need maximum single-thread and multi-thread performance in legacy x86 applications, the Intel Core 7 150U is the stronger option. Its recorded benchmarks show substantial leads across Cinebench and Geekbench workloads, and its 10-core, 12-thread configuration at a 15 W TDP delivers a high performance-per-watt profile in the database.

For users who prioritize a modern 4 nm process, higher memory bandwidth, and more PCIe lanes, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 offers structural advantages. Its 135.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes indicate a platform designed for fast data movement. However, the database contains no benchmark scores for the Qualcomm part, so its actual performance cannot be quantified against the Intel chip in this record.

The Intel Core 7 150U holds a 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17395. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0 in the database, indicating that no benchmark data has been recorded yet. Until the Qualcomm part receives measured scores, the Intel chip remains the only one of the two with verifiable performance data.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key fields. The Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has 10 cores and 10 threads. Base clocks are 1.80 GHz for Intel and 3.40 GHz for Qualcomm. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz for Intel and 4.00 GHz for Qualcomm. TDP is 15 W for Intel and 35 W for Qualcomm.

Process node: Intel uses 10 nm at Intel foundry, Qualcomm uses 4 nm at TSMC. Socket: Intel BGA 1744 versus Qualcomm BGA 2073. Cache: Intel L1 is 80 KB per core, L2 is 1.25 MB per core, L3 is 12 MB shared. Qualcomm L1 is 288 KB per core, L2 is 12 MB per module, L3 is 6 MB shared.

Memory support: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 dual-channel; Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X dual-channel with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe: Intel has Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only); Qualcomm has Gen 4, 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics: Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU; Qualcomm uses Adreno X1-85. Release dates: Intel is 2024-01-07, Qualcomm is 2024-04-23. Part numbers: Intel SRMYP, Qualcomm X1P66100.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records benchmarks only for the Intel Core 7 150U; the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has an empty benchmark list. Therefore, every head-to-head comparison relies on Intel's measured scores and the Qualcomm part's lack of recorded data.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel Core 7 150U scores 1505.5. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, it scores 254. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 5248, and singlecore shows 740. Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 8883, while singlecore reaches 1875.5. These figures place the Intel chip in a competitive position among mobile processors, with its R23 multicore score reflecting strong sustained all-core performance for a 15 W part.

Geekbench results for the Intel chip are 6234 multicore and 1857 singlecore. The singlecore score of 1857 is consistent with a high boost clock of 5.40 GHz, which is the highest frequency recorded for either chip. The boost advantage of 1.40 GHz over the Qualcomm part likely explains the single-thread lead, though the Qualcomm chip's base clock of 3.40 GHz is higher than Intel's 1.80 GHz base.

Passmark results for the Intel Core 7 150U cover a range of workloads. Data compression scores 158622, data encryption scores 10025, extended instructions score 8748, and find prime numbers scores 58. Floating point math reaches 34405, integer math reaches 51057, multithread score is 14700, physics is 1012, random string sorting is 18269, and single thread is 3508. These scores show a balanced profile, with integer math and data compression as the strongest absolute numbers.

The Intel part's average benchmark score is 17395, with a percentile rank of 71 among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are AMD Ryzen 5 4500 with an average score of 17333 (0.4% lower), AMD Ryzen 3 210 with 17321 (0.4% lower), AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE with 17482 (0.5% higher), and AMD Ryzen 5 4600G with 17507 (0.6% higher). This places the Intel Core 7 150U within a tight performance band around the 17300 to 17500 average score range, with deltas not exceeding 0.6% in either direction.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 150U wins in every quantified benchmark category because it is the only chip with recorded scores. Its 10-core, 12-thread configuration gives it a two-thread advantage over the Qualcomm part, and its 5.40 GHz boost clock is the highest frequency in this comparison. The 12 MB shared L3 cache is double the Qualcomm part's 6 MB, which benefits workloads with large shared data sets. The 15 W TDP also positions the Intel chip as a lower-power design, which can matter in thin-and-light mobile chassis.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 wins on structural specifications. Its 4 nm TSMC process node is smaller than Intel's 10 nm node, which typically indicates better transistor efficiency per area. Its 3.40 GHz base clock is nearly double Intel's 1.80 GHz base, suggesting strong sustained frequency at the base level. The 288 KB L1 per core is 3.6 times larger than Intel's 80 KB per core, and the 12 MB L2 per module is substantially larger than Intel's 1.25 MB per core L2. The 135.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is a recorded figure that the Intel part lacks, and the 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes exceed Intel's 8 lanes by 50%.

For workloads that depend on raw x86 compatibility, mature software ecosystems, and verified performance numbers, the Intel Core 7 150U is the only option with data in the database. For workloads that depend on memory bandwidth, PCIe expansion, and a smaller process node, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has the structural edge, but its performance remains unmeasured in the recorded data.