Intel Core 7 150U vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The direct comparison data is limited because the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This leaves the Intel Core 7 150U as the only processor with measurable performance data. The Intel part posts an average benchmark score of 17395, placing it at the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Qualcomm part sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero, indicating that no validated benchmarks have been recorded for it yet.

The Intel Core 7 150U delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 8883 and a single-core score of 1875.5. In Geekbench, it records 6234 multi-core and 1857 single-core. PassMark results show 14700 in multithreaded performance and 3508 in single-thread performance. The data compression test yields 158622, while data encryption reaches 10025. Extended instructions score 8748, and the floating-point math test produces 34405. Integer math posts 51057, and random string sorting finishes at 18269. The physics test records 1012, and the find prime numbers test returns 58.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no benchmark entries, so there are no head-to-head wins for either processor. The database records zero wins for each. The Intel chip's nearest rivals are all AMD parts: the Ryzen 5 4500 with an average score of 17333 (0.4% behind), the Ryzen 3 210 at 17321 (0.4% behind), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE at 17482 (0.5% ahead), and the Ryzen 5 4600G at 17507 (0.6% ahead). These deltas show the Intel part sits in a tightly packed cluster of mid-range processors, with less than one percent separating all four rivals.

Without recorded scores for the Qualcomm part, the performance comparison remains one-sided. The database can only confirm that the Intel processor produces measurable results across multiple benchmark suites, while the Qualcomm processor awaits benchmark validation.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different fabrication philosophies. Intel builds the Core 7 150U on a 10 nm process at its own foundry, while Qualcomm uses TSMC's 3 nm node for the Snapdragon X2E-96-100. The Intel die size is not recorded, but the Qualcomm die measures 220 mm². The Intel part uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-U codename, while the Qualcomm part carries the Glymur codename under the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation naming.

Core counts differ substantially. The Intel processor has 10 cores and 12 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement with some cores supporting hyper-threading. The Qualcomm processor has 18 cores and 18 threads, meaning each core maps to a single thread. Base clocks favor Qualcomm at 4.45 GHz versus Intel's 1.80 GHz, but boost clocks favor Intel at 5.40 GHz versus Qualcomm's 5.00 GHz. The Intel part has a recorded TDP of 15 watts; the Qualcomm TDP is not recorded.

Cache hierarchies diverge as well. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Qualcomm provides 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and 9 MB of shared L3. The Qualcomm L2 cache is organized per module rather than per core, which reflects a different multi-die or chiplets arrangement. Intel's L3 is 12 MB shared, while Qualcomm's is 9 MB shared.

Memory support differs completely. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. Qualcomm supports only LPDDR5X over a triple-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s. Intel's memory bandwidth is not recorded. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity also differs. Intel uses Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes, while Qualcomm uses Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: Intel pairs with Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, while Qualcomm pairs with the Adreno X2-90.

The socket types are incompatible. Intel uses BGA 1744, and Qualcomm uses BGA 2343. Both are active production parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part number is SRMYP, and the Qualcomm part number is X2E96100. Release dates differ by over two years: Intel launched on 2024-01-07, Qualcomm on 2026-04-05. The Qualcomm process node is three generations newer at 3 nm versus Intel's 10 nm.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U boosts to 5.40 GHz, which is 0.40 GHz higher than the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100's boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: How do the core counts compare between the two processors?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads, while the Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Qualcomm part has 8 more cores, but the Intel part has 6 fewer threads than cores due to its hybrid thread arrangement.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the Qualcomm processor support?

A: The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses triple-channel LPDDR5X memory and delivers a recorded bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 150U supports DDR4 and DDR5 over dual-channel memory, but its bandwidth is not recorded.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, which is 3 MB more than the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100's 9 MB of shared L3.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U uses a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses a 3 nm process at TSMC.

Q: Which processor has recorded benchmark scores?

A: Only the Intel Core 7 150U has recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no benchmark entries, so its average benchmark score is zero.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 150U | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 |

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

| Cores | 10 | 18 |

| Threads | 12 | 18 |

| Base clock | 1.80 GHz | 4.45 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | Not recorded |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | Qualcomm BGA 2343 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Not recorded |

| 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 recorded | 220 mm² |

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

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 16 MB (per module) |

| L3 cache | 12 MB (shared) | 9 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

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

| Memory bandwidth | Not recorded | 228.6 GB/s |

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

| Integrated graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | Adreno X2-90 |

| Part number | SRMYP | X2E96100 |

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

Both processors are mobile-segment, active production parts with no unlocked multiplier and no ECC memory support. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP. The Intel part's manufacturer is Intel; the Qualcomm part's manufacturer is listed as Unknown.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 150U wins in every measurable category because the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no recorded benchmark scores. The Intel part demonstrates strength across multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 8883 and single-core score of 1875.5 indicate a balanced design that handles both parallel and latency-sensitive tasks. The Geekbench results of 6234 multi-core and 1857 single-core reinforce this balance.

For data-oriented workloads, the Intel part shows particular capability. PassMark data compression scores 158622, and data encryption scores 10025. Integer math at 51057 and floating-point math at 34405 indicate solid arithmetic throughput. Random string sorting at 18269 suggests good memory-access behavior. The extended instructions score of 8748 reflects SIMD and instruction-set efficiency. The physics score of 1012 and the find prime numbers score of 58 round out the workload profile.

The Intel part sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with a tight cluster of AMD rivals within 0.6% of its average score. This placement indicates the Core 7 150U competes directly with mid-range desktop and mobile AMD processors. The 0.4% lead over the Ryzen 5 4500 and Ryzen 3 210, combined with the 0.5% and 0.6% deficits to the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and Ryzen 5 4600G, shows a processor that trades blows within a narrow performance band.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 wins on architectural specifications that are not yet validated by benchmarks. It has 8 more cores, a higher base clock of 4.45 GHz versus 1.80 GHz, a newer 3 nm process versus 10 nm, a larger die at 220 mm², and a higher PCIe generation with more lanes. Its triple-channel LPDDR5X memory and 228.6 GB/s bandwidth exceed the Intel part's dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 configuration in recorded specifications. The L2 cache of 16 MB per module and L1 of 288 KB per core are larger than the Intel part's per-core L1 and L2. However, none of these advantages translate into recorded benchmark wins.

The database records zero wins for each processor. The Intel part wins all available performance comparisons by default. The Qualcomm part wins on paper specifications but lacks the data to claim any benchmark victory. Until the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 receives benchmark entries, the Intel Core 7 150U remains the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance.