Intel Core 7 150U vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 150U and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 cannot be compared directly through identical benchmark runs, as the database currently contains no shared head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The Intel part has a full suite of recorded measurements across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests, while the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database at this time. Consequently, the head-to-head comparison is limited to analyzing the Intel Core 7 150U's absolute performance numbers and its standing against its nearest rivals, which are all AMD parts, rather than against the Snapdragon.

The Intel Core 7 150U produces a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 8883 and a single-core score of 1875.5. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 5248 and the single-core result is 740. The older Cinebench R15 test shows a multi-core score of 1505.5 and a single-core score of 254. Geekbench results show a multi-core score of 6234 and a single-core score of 1857. Passmark measurements include a multi-thread score of 14700, a single-thread score of 3508, integer math at 51057, floating point math at 34405, extended instructions at 8748, data compression at 158622, data encryption at 10025, find prime numbers at 58, random string sorting at 18269, and physics at 1012.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 7 150U is 17395, placing it at the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are all AMD processors with very close average scores. The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 averages 17333, a delta of 0.4 percent relative to the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 also averages 17321, another 0.4 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE averages 17482, a delta of -0.5 percent, meaning it scores 0.5 percent higher than the Intel Core 7 150U. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G averages 17507, a delta of -0.6 percent. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the Intel Core 7 150U's overall performance profile sits essentially in the same tier as these four AMD rivals, with no meaningful lead or deficit at the aggregate level.

Since the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no recorded benchmarks, no exact score deltas can be reported between the two processors. The data shows that any quantitative head-to-head comparison must wait until the Snapdragon's benchmark results are populated in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design approaches. The Intel Core 7 150U uses the Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-U codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 uses the Glymur codename under the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation, built on TSMC's 3 nm process with a die size of 220 mm². The process node difference is substantial: 10 nm versus 3 nm, representing a major generational gap in manufacturing technology.

Core counts differ as well. The Intel part has 10 cores and 12 threads, indicating a hybrid configuration with some cores lacking hyper-threading. The Snapdragon part has 12 cores and 12 threads, meaning no core is multi-threaded. Base clocks show a large difference: the Intel Core 7 150U runs at 1.80 GHz base with a 5.40 GHz boost, while the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 runs at 4.00 GHz base with no boost clock listed in the database.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Intel Core 7 150U has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core and 16 MB of shared L2 cache, with no L3 cache listed. The Snapdragon's larger per-core L1 and shared L2 reflect a different cache philosophy, relying on a large L2 rather than a separate L3 tier.

Memory support also diverges. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. The Snapdragon part supports only LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s. PCIe connectivity differs: the Intel Core 7 150U provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU, while the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are also different: Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, while Qualcomm uses the Adreno X2-85.

The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 lists its manufacturer as unknown in the database, while Intel is the manufacturer of the Core 7 150U. The Intel part has a power rating of 15 W TDP, while the Snapdragon part has no TDP recorded. Sockets differ: Intel BGA 1744 for the Intel part, Qualcomm BGA 2343 for the Snapdragon. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates differ significantly: the Intel Core 7 150U was released in January 2024, while the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is dated April 2026.

Where Each One Wins

With no benchmark data recorded for the Snapdragon X2E-78-100, the database cannot establish any workload-specific wins for that processor. The Intel Core 7 150U, by contrast, has a complete benchmark profile that allows for a detailed breakdown of its strengths across different workload categories.

In multi-threaded rendering workloads, the Intel Core 7 150U records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 8883 and a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 5248. Single-core rendering scores are 1875.5 in Cinebench R23 and 740 in Cinebench R20. The multi-core to single-core ratio in Cinebench R23 is roughly 4.7 to 1, indicating good scaling across its 10 cores and 12 threads for render workloads, though the hybrid core layout limits perfect linear scaling.

In Passmark's math-focused tests, the Intel part shows a clear split. Integer math scores 51057, while floating point math scores 34405. Extended instructions score 8748. The data compression test produces a very high score of 158622, while data encryption produces 10025. Random string sorting scores 18269. The physics test records 1012, and the find prime numbers test records 58, which is a low absolute number but consistent with the test's scale.

The single-thread Passmark score is 3508, and the multi-thread score is 14700. The multi-thread to single-thread ratio is approximately 4.2 to 1, again reflecting the thread count advantage but with diminishing returns beyond the core count.

For the Snapdragon X2E-78-100, the only available data points are architectural. Its 12 cores at 4.00 GHz base clock, 16 MB of shared L2 cache, and 152.4 GB/s memory bandwidth suggest a design aimed at sustained multi-core throughput and memory bandwidth-heavy workloads, but the database contains no measurements to confirm which specific applications would benefit. The 3 nm process suggests high efficiency potential, but again, no recorded data supports a quantitative claim.

Given the absence of Snapdragon benchmark scores, the database currently assigns zero wins to each processor in head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core 7 150U's wins are entirely self-referential, showing strong aggregate performance at the 71st percentile among all CPUs. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 sits at the 50th percentile, but that percentile is computed without any benchmark scores, so it carries no analytical weight.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 150U outperform the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 in multi-core workloads?

A: The database contains no benchmark scores for the Snapdragon X2E-78-100, so no multi-core comparison can be made. The Intel Core 7 150U records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 8883 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 14700, but there is no corresponding Snapdragon data to compare against.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multi-threading.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?

A: The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has a base clock of 4.00 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core 7 150U's base clock of 1.80 GHz. The Intel part has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the Snapdragon part has no boost clock listed.

Q: How do the cache hierarchies differ?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 uses 288 KB of L1 per core and 16 MB of shared L2, with no L3 cache recorded.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 supports only LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 150U is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Snapdragon also has a recorded die size of 220 mm², while the Intel part has no die size listed.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 150U | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 |

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

| Cores | 10 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 12 |

| Base clock | 1.80 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | Not listed |

| TDP | 15 W | Not listed |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | Qualcomm BGA 2343 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Not listed |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-U | Glymur |

| Generation | Core 7 (Raptor Lake-U) | Snapdragon X2 (Elite) |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die size | Not listed | 220 mm² |

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

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB per core | 16 MB shared |

| L3 cache | 12 MB shared | Not listed |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

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

| Memory bandwidth | Not listed | 152.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 12 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | Adreno X2-85 |

| Release date | 2024-01-07 | 2026-04-05 |

| Manufacturer | Intel | Unknown |

| Part number | SRMYP | X2E78100 |

| ECC memory | No | No |

| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |

| Market segment | Mobile | Mobile |

| Production status | Active | Active |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 71 | 50 |

| Average benchmark score | 17395 | 0 |