Intel Core 7 150UL vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 Comparison

Intel Core 7 150UL and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 occupy opposite ends of the mobile and desktop computing spectrum, yet both target efficiency-conscious workloads. The database shows no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons for these two processors, as the Core 7 150UL has no recorded benchmark scores and the Snapdragon X1E-78-100 also lacks individual test results in the database. However, the recorded specifications and architectural data provide a basis for analysis. The Intel part is a 10-core, 12-thread processor based on Raptor Lake-PS, while the Qualcomm part is a 12-core, 12-thread design using the Oryon core architecture. The Intel chip carries a 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs, matching the Snapdragon's identical 50th percentile, indicating both processors sit at the median of the database's performance distribution.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct benchmark scores for either processor, so a numeric comparison of measured performance is not possible. The Intel Core 7 150UL has an average benchmark score of zero, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 similarly shows an average benchmark score of zero. Neither processor has any entries in the head-to-head benchmark fields, and neither has any nearest rivals recorded. This absence of data means the two chips cannot be compared on measured performance metrics such as single-core speed, multi-core throughput, or power efficiency under load.

What the data does provide is a percentile comparison. Both processors hold a 50th percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database, which places them at the exact midpoint of the performance distribution. This equal percentile suggests that, despite their very different architectures and target markets, the database places them at a similar overall performance level relative to the full CPU landscape. The lack of individual benchmark results, however, prevents any finer-grained comparison, such as which chip excels in integer workloads versus floating-point tasks, or how they compare in sustained multi-threaded loads.

The only quantitative difference available from the recorded data is the boost clock. The Intel Core 7 150UL reaches a maximum boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has no recorded boost clock value. The Snapdragon's base clock of 3.40 GHz is double the Intel part's base clock of 1.70 GHz. These clock figures suggest different operating strategies: the Intel chip relies on a high boost ceiling for short bursts of activity, while the Qualcomm part maintains a higher sustained base frequency across all cores. Without benchmark results, the practical impact of these clock differences remains unquantified.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded specifications, the Intel Core 7 150UL shows advantages in single-threaded burst performance potential due to its 5.00 GHz boost clock, which exceeds the Snapdragon's base clock by 1.60 GHz. The Intel processor also has a higher thread count relative to its core count, with 12 threads from 10 cores, indicating hyper-threading support. This configuration allows the Intel chip to handle 12 concurrent threads, matching the Snapdragon's 12 threads but from two fewer physical cores. For workloads that benefit from simultaneous multithreading, the Intel part may exhibit better per-thread scheduling flexibility.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 wins in raw core count and memory bandwidth. It has 12 physical cores, two more than the Intel chip, and each core has a larger L1 cache at 288 KB per core versus the Intel's 80 KB per core. The Snapdragon's L2 cache is organized at 12 MB per module, while the Intel part provides 1.25 MB per core. The Snapdragon also supports LPDDR5X memory with a recorded bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, a figure the Intel part does not match in the database, as its memory bandwidth field is null. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory types, but without a bandwidth number, the Snapdragon's memory throughput advantage is clearly documented.

The Snapdragon's 12-core configuration with no hyper-threading means it runs exactly one thread per core, which can be advantageous for workloads that scale linearly with physical cores and avoid the overhead of thread switching. The Intel part's 10-core, 12-thread design provides two extra logical threads, which helps in lightly threaded scenarios where the boost clock can be applied to a single core. For multi-threaded rendering, compilation, or scientific simulations, the Snapdragon's additional physical cores may deliver more consistent throughput, though the absence of benchmark scores prevents confirmation.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 150UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS codename, built on a 10 nm process node manufactured by Intel. The Snapdragon X1E-78-100 uses the Oryon codename, which falls under the Snapdragon X (Elite) generation, fabricated on a 4 nm process node by TSMC. The process node difference is substantial: 10 nm versus 4 nm. The smaller 4 nm node typically allows for higher transistor density and improved power efficiency per unit of performance, though the database does not list transistor counts or die sizes for either chip.

Cache hierarchy differs significantly between the two processors. The Intel part has an 80 KB L1 cache per core, a 1.25 MB L2 cache per core, and a 12 MB shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon has a 288 KB L1 cache per core, a 12 MB L2 cache per module, and a 6 MB shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon's L1 cache is 3.6 times larger per core, and its L2 cache organization at 12 MB per module suggests a different clustering strategy for the 12 cores. The Intel part's total L3 cache of 12 MB matches the Snapdragon's L2 per-module size, but the Snapdragon's L3 is only 6 MB shared. These cache configurations point to different design priorities: Intel allocates more cache at the L3 level for shared data, while Qualcomm emphasizes per-core L1 and per-module L2 resources.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Intel Core 7 150UL includes Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, a desktop-class integrated GPU. The Snapdragon X1E-78-100 uses Adreno X1-85, a mobile-oriented GPU. The database does not provide performance figures for either GPU, so a direct comparison is not possible. The Intel chip's socket is Intel Socket 1700, while the Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2073, reflecting their respective desktop and mobile market segments.

The Snapdragon's PCIe configuration includes Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part offers Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. This gives the Snapdragon four additional PCIe lanes for peripherals or accelerators. The Snapdragon also has a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s for its LPDDR5X support, while the Intel part's memory bandwidth is not recorded. Both processors support dual-channel memory, though the Intel part lists DDR4 and DDR5 as supported types, and the Snapdragon lists only LPDDR5X.

Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not an option for either chip. The Intel part's release date is recorded as 2024-04-07, while the Snapdragon's release date is 2024-04-23, a difference of 16 days. Both are marked as Active in production status.

Specification Differences

The core count differs: the Intel Core 7 150UL has 10 cores, and the Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has 12 cores. Thread counts are identical at 12, meaning the Intel part uses hyper-threading to reach 12 threads from 10 cores, while the Snapdragon runs one thread per core. Base clocks differ significantly: 1.70 GHz for Intel versus 3.40 GHz for Qualcomm. Boost clock is recorded only for Intel at 5.00 GHz, with no value for the Snapdragon. Thermal design power (TDP) differs: 15 watts for the Intel chip versus 35 watts for the Snapdragon. This TDP gap indicates the Intel part is designed for lower sustained power envelopes, while the Snapdragon consumes more power, likely due to its higher base clock and additional cores.

Socket types are entirely different: Intel Socket 1700 versus Qualcomm BGA 2073. The Intel chip targets desktop systems, as indicated by its market segment field, while the Snapdragon is classified as a mobile processor. Process nodes differ: 10 nm for Intel versus 4 nm for Qualcomm, with Intel as the foundry for its own chip and TSMC fabricating the Snapdragon. Cache sizes differ across all levels, with the Snapdragon having larger L1 and L2 caches per core or module, but a smaller L3 cache (6 MB versus 12 MB). Memory support differs: Intel lists DDR4 and DDR5, while Qualcomm lists LPDDR5X. The Snapdragon has a documented memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, which the Intel part lacks. PCIe lanes differ: 8 CPU lanes for Intel versus 12 CPU lanes for Qualcomm, both at Gen 4. Integrated graphics differ: Iris Xe Graphics 96EU versus Adreno X1-85.

The part number for the Snapdragon is recorded as X1E78100, while the Intel part's part number is listed as unknown. The Snapdragon's manufacturer field is listed as unknown in the database, though its foundry is TSMC; the Intel part's manufacturer is Intel. Both chips have a 50th percentile ranking, no benchmark scores, and no nearest rivals. The Intel chip's generation is listed as "Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS)" and the Snapdragon's as "Snapdragon X (Elite)". Neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip uses simultaneous multithreading to achieve 12 threads from 10 cores, while the Snapdragon runs one thread per physical core.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?

A: The Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz, which is double the Intel Core 7 150UL's base clock of 1.70 GHz. The Intel part, however, has a recorded boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Snapdragon has no recorded boost clock value.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference between the two chips?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL has a TDP of 15 watts, and the Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has a TDP of 35 watts. The Snapdragon therefore has a TDP that is 20 watts higher than the Intel part, indicating a higher power envelope for sustained operation.

Q: How do their cache hierarchies compare?

A: The Intel chip 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 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon's per-core L1 is larger, and its L2 per module is larger, but its L3 is half the size of the Intel part's L3.

Q: Which processor supports more PCIe lanes?

A: The Snapdragon X1E-78-100 supports Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 7 150UL supports Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The Snapdragon thus offers 4 additional CPU PCIe lanes for peripheral connectivity.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. Both the Intel Core 7 150UL and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 have ECC memory support marked as false in the database. Neither chip supports ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Snapdragon X1E-78-100 supports LPDDR5X memory. The Snapdragon has a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, while the Intel part has no memory bandwidth value recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor has a smaller manufacturing process node?

A: The Snapdragon X1E-78-100 is fabricated on a 4 nm process node by TSMC. The Intel Core 7 150UL is built on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The 4 nm node is smaller than the 10 nm node, indicating a more advanced manufacturing process for the Snapdragon.