Intel Core 7 150UL vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no benchmark scores for either the Intel Core 7 150UL or the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counts for both processors are zero. This means no direct performance comparison can be derived from measured results. The absence of data prevents any statement about which part is faster in single-threaded or multi-threaded workloads.

Both processors sit at the 50th percentile among all CPUs in the database, indicating a median standing based on the aggregate of available measurements. However, with an average benchmark score of zero for both entries, the percentile figure reflects the lack of recorded performance data rather than an actual competitive position. The nearest rivals arrays are also empty, so there are no reference points for relative performance deltas.

Without benchmark results, the only analyzable differences are architectural and specification-based. The Intel part offers a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Qualcomm part boosts to 4.00 GHz. The Intel chip has 10 cores and 12 threads, whereas the Qualcomm chip has 12 cores and 12 threads. These figures suggest different design philosophies, but without measured scores, they cannot be translated into performance outcomes.

The thermal design power values differ substantially. The Intel Core 7 150UL is rated at 15 watts, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 is rated at 35 watts. This indicates the Qualcomm part is designed for higher sustained power delivery, potentially enabling higher sustained performance, but the absence of benchmark data leaves this as inference rather than measured fact.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different architectural lineages. The Intel Core 7 150UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process node and manufactured by Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses the Oryon codename within the Snapdragon X Elite generation, built on a 4 nm process node and manufactured by TSMC.

The Intel chip has 10 cores and 12 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement where some cores support hyper-threading. The Qualcomm chip has 12 cores and 12 threads, showing a one-to-one core-to-thread ratio, which suggests a homogeneous core design without simultaneous multithreading. The base clock of the Intel part is 1.70 GHz, while the Qualcomm part starts at 3.40 GHz. The Intel part boosts to 5.00 GHz, whereas the Qualcomm part reaches 4.00 GHz.

Cache hierarchies differ markedly. The Intel Core 7 150UL provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 provides 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm design allocates significantly more L1 cache per core, while the Intel design offers a larger shared L3 pool.

Memory support diverges as well. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm processor supports only LPDDR5X memory, also on a dual-channel bus, but with a documented memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Intel entry does not list a memory bandwidth figure. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs in lane count. The Intel Core 7 150UL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU. Both use PCIe Gen 4, but the Qualcomm part exposes more lanes for peripheral connectivity.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Intel chip uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Qualcomm chip uses the Adreno X1-85. No performance data exists for either graphics solution in the database.

The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop market segment. The Qualcomm processor uses Qualcomm BGA 2073 and targets the mobile segment. The Intel part was released on 2024-04-07, while the Qualcomm part followed on 2024-04-23. Both are marked as active production parts. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

Given the empty benchmark arrays, the win analysis must rely on specification advantages rather than measured performance. The Intel Core 7 150UL holds advantages in several areas. Its boost clock of 5.00 GHz exceeds the Qualcomm part's 4.00 GHz by a full gigahertz, which could benefit lightly threaded workloads that scale with single-core frequency. The Intel part also supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, providing broader memory compatibility compared to the Qualcomm part's exclusive LPDDR5X support.

The Intel chip's 12 MB of shared L3 cache is double the Qualcomm chip's 6 MB, which may help workloads with large working sets that fit in cache. The Intel part also has a lower thermal design power of 15 watts compared to 35 watts, potentially making it more suitable for thermally constrained environments, though the desktop market segment suggests this is not a primary concern.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 holds its own specification advantages. It has 12 cores versus the Intel part's 10, providing two additional physical cores for parallel workloads. The base clock of 3.40 GHz is exactly double the Intel part's 1.70 GHz, which could mean better sustained performance at lower utilization levels. The L1 cache of 288 KB per core is more than triple the Intel part's 80 KB per core, which may reduce memory latency for frequently accessed data.

The Qualcomm part's 12 MB of L2 cache per module is substantially larger than the Intel part's 1.25 MB per core, although the modular organization makes direct comparison difficult. The documented memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s gives the Qualcomm part a quantifiable memory throughput advantage, whereas the Intel part lacks a recorded figure. The Qualcomm part also provides 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus 8 for the Intel part, offering more expansion headroom.

The mobile market segment for the Qualcomm part suggests a focus on power efficiency and integrated system design, while the desktop segment for the Intel part implies a traditional socketed platform. The 4 nm process node from TSMC is smaller than Intel's 10 nm node, which typically allows for higher transistor density and improved power efficiency, though no transistor counts or die sizes are recorded.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ, based on the recorded data.

| Field | Intel Core 7 150UL | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 |

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

| Cores | 10 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 1.70 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Not recorded |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-PS | Oryon |

| Generation | Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS) | Snapdragon X (Elite) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

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

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 12 MB (per module) |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 135.2 GB/s |

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

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | Adreno X1-85 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-04-07 | 2024-04-23 |

| Part Number | Unknown | X1E80100 |

Fields that match include threads (12 for both), memory bus (dual-channel for both), ECC support (false for both), multiplier unlock (false for both), and production status (active for both). The manufacturer field lists Intel for the first part and unknown for the second, despite Qualcomm being the obvious source, but the recorded data does not confirm this.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, which is 1 GHz higher than the Snapdragon X1E-80-100's 4.00 GHz boost clock.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the two chips?

A: The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, meaning both parts handle the same number of threads but the Qualcomm chip does so with two additional physical cores.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL is rated at 15 watts. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 is rated at 35 watts, which is more than double the Intel part's rating.

Q: Which processor supports more PCIe lanes?

A: The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 provides 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 7 150UL provides 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, so the Qualcomm part offers 4 additional lanes.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 supports only LPDDR5X memory. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but only the Qualcomm part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

Q: Do either of these processors have benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The benchmark arrays for both the Intel Core 7 150UL and the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 are empty, and both have an average benchmark score of zero. The percentile versus all CPUs is 50 for each, but this reflects the absence of recorded measurements rather than a comparative performance result.