Intel Core 7 150U vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 150U and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 present an unusual comparison because the database contains no overlapping benchmark results. The Intel part has a full suite of recorded scores, while the Qualcomm processor has no benchmark entries at all. Consequently, a direct head-to-head numeric comparison is not possible from the recorded data. The Intel Core 7 150U shows a percentile rank of 71 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,395. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0, reflecting the absence of any measured results.

For the Intel Core 7 150U, the data shows a strong single-thread showing. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 1,875.5, with a multi-core score of 8,883. The Geekbench results indicate a single-core score of 1,857 and a multi-core score of 6,234. In PassMark tests, the single-thread score reaches 3,508, while the multithread score is 14,700. The integer math workload returns 51,057, and floating point math delivers 34,405. Data compression scores 158,622, data encryption comes in at 10,025, and extended instructions produce 8,748. The find prime numbers test yields 58, random string sorting hits 18,269, and physics processing records 1,012.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 7 150U provide context for its average score. The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has an average score of 17,333, which is 0.4 percent behind the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 also scores 17,321, again 0.4 percent behind. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE delivers 17,482, putting it 0.5 percent ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G reaches 17,507, which is 0.6 percent ahead of the Intel Core 7 150U. These margins are tiny, placing the Intel chip in a tightly packed cluster of comparable performers.

Because the Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no benchmark scores, there are no wins assigned to either side. The winsA and winsB fields both read 0. The database records no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pairing. This means the comparison must rely on architectural and specification differences rather than measured performance deltas.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 150U is the only part in this pairing with recorded performance data, so it wins every measurable category by default. The data shows strong single-core performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,875.5 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1,857. These results suggest capable responsiveness in lightly threaded workloads. The multi-core scores, such as 8,883 in Cinebench R23 and 6,234 in Geekbench, indicate solid throughput for parallel tasks. PassMark integer math at 51,057 and floating point math at 34,405 further support this interpretation.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no recorded benchmarks, so the database provides no evidence of where it wins. Its specifications, however, point to possible strengths in memory bandwidth and connectivity. The Snapdragon supports LPDDR5X memory with a recorded bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s, which is a substantial figure. It also uses PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes, ahead of the Intel part's PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The Snapdragon has 18 cores and 18 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 12 threads. These differences suggest the Qualcomm part could excel in memory-intensive or high-throughput scenarios, but without benchmark data, this remains speculative.

The Intel Core 7 150U uses a 15 watt TDP, which points to efficient operation in mobile designs. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no TDP recorded, so its power characteristics are unknown. The Intel part has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the Snapdragon boosts to 4.70 GHz. However, the Snapdragon has a base clock of 4.00 GHz, significantly higher than the Intel chip's 1.80 GHz base clock. These clock differences suggest different design philosophies, with the Intel part relying on burst performance and the Qualcomm part maintaining higher sustained clocks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core benchmark score?

A: Only the Intel Core 7 150U has benchmark data. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 1,875.5, and its Geekbench single-core score is 1,857. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no recorded benchmark scores.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe connectivity?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 supports PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes. The Intel Core 7 150U supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s.

Q: How do the two processors compare in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has an average benchmark score of 17,395 and ranks at the 71st percentile. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 and ranks at the 50th percentile.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. The base clock differs significantly: 1.80 GHz for the Intel part versus 4.00 GHz for the Qualcomm part. The boost clock also differs, with 5.40 GHz for Intel and 4.70 GHz for Qualcomm. The Intel chip has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Qualcomm chip has no TDP recorded.

The socket types differ as well. The Intel Core 7 150U uses Intel BGA 1744, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. Process nodes differ: the Intel part uses a 10 nm node from Intel, while the Qualcomm part uses a 3 nm node from TSMC. The die size for the Qualcomm part is 220 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Memory support differs. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Qualcomm chip supports LPDDR5X. The Qualcomm part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s, while the Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure. PCIe support also differs, with Intel using Gen 4 and 8 lanes, while Qualcomm uses Gen 5 and 12 lanes.

Integrated graphics are different. The Intel Core 7 150U uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses Adreno X2-90. Release dates differ, with Intel launching on 2024-01-07 and Qualcomm launching on 2026-04-05. The part numbers also differ: SRMYP for Intel and X2E88100 for Qualcomm.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 150U is based on Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-U. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no architecture field recorded, but its codename is Glymur, and it belongs to the Snapdragon X2 generation under the Elite branding.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Intel part 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 part has an L1 cache of 288 KB per core and an L2 cache of 16 MB per module, with no L3 cache recorded. The larger per-core L1 and per-module L2 on the Qualcomm part suggest a different cache hierarchy design.

The process nodes highlight a generational gap. Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. Qualcomm uses a 3 nm process from TSMC. The Qualcomm part also has a recorded die size of 220 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded.

The integrated graphics differ in architecture. Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, while Qualcomm uses Adreno X2-90. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Qualcomm part uses LPDDR5X. The memory bandwidth for Qualcomm is recorded at 152.4 GB/s, a figure not available for Intel.

The PCIe implementation also differs. Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes, while Qualcomm provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes. This indicates the Qualcomm part supports a newer and wider PCIe interface. The manufacturing foundry differs as well, with Intel producing its own chip and TSMC producing the Qualcomm part.

The Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores with 12 threads, indicating some cores share threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores with 18 threads, showing a 1:1 core-to-thread ratio. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, a large frequency range. The Qualcomm part has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, a much narrower range. These differences reflect distinct design targets, with Intel prioritizing burst performance and Qualcomm maintaining higher baseline frequencies.