Intel Core 7 150UL vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows a split by design philosophy rather than outright dominance. The Intel Core 7 150UL wins on thread flexibility and legacy software compatibility. It uses 10 cores and 12 threads, which allows it to present a larger logical processor count to the operating system. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 counters with a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz versus the Intel part's 1.70 GHz, and it ships with a significantly wider memory pipeline rated at 135.2 GB/s. Neither part has a benchmark score recorded in the database, so the wins here are structural: the Intel chip wins on core count and thread count, while the Qualcomm chip wins on process node, memory bandwidth, and PCIe lane availability.

The Intel Core 7 150UL belongs to the Raptor Lake-PS generation and uses the Raptor Lake architecture. Its 10 cores and 12 threads mean it can handle more simultaneous instruction streams than the 8-core, 8-thread Snapdragon. The Intel part also boosts to 5.00 GHz, a figure the Qualcomm part does not list. For workloads that scale with thread count, such as compiling or multitasking across many small processes, the Intel part has the structural edge. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and per-core L1 and L2 caches support this role, though the Qualcomm part uses larger per-core L1 (288 KB per core) and per-module L2 (12 MB per module) allocations.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 wins on efficiency-oriented metrics. It is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel part uses Intel's 10 nm process. The Qualcomm part also carries a 30 W TDP, which is higher than the Intel part's 15 W TDP, but the process advantage suggests different thermal and power characteristics per clock. The Qualcomm part supports LPDDR5X memory exclusively, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Qualcomm part provides 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, versus 8 lanes on the Intel part. The Qualcomm part also has a named production status and a part number, X1P42100, while the Intel part lists its part number as unknown.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 7 150UL is the choice for users who need thread-level parallelism and a high boost clock. It delivers 12 threads, a 5.00 GHz boost, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 is the choice for users who need memory bandwidth and a newer manufacturing process. It delivers 135.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, and a 4 nm TSMC process. The Intel part targets the desktop segment with an Intel Socket 1700, while the Qualcomm part targets mobile with a Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket. The Intel part has an integrated Iris Xe Graphics 96EU unit, while the Qualcomm part uses Adreno X1-45 graphics.

The launch MSRP fields are absent for both parts, so no pricing comparison is possible from the database. The percentile data shows both processors at the 50th percentile against all CPUs, indicating neither is positioned as a top-tier or bottom-tier part. The Intel part has a lower TDP (15 W) than the Qualcomm part (30 W), which matters for systems where thermal headroom is constrained. The Qualcomm part has a higher base clock (3.40 GHz) and a larger L1 cache per core, which may benefit single-threaded latency-sensitive workloads. The Intel part has a boost clock, which the Qualcomm part lacks in the recorded data, so the Intel part can reach higher peak frequencies when thermals and power allow.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pair. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. The analysis therefore relies on structural specifications rather than measured scores. The most significant Intel advantage is thread count: 12 threads versus 8 threads. That is a 50% thread advantage. The Intel part also lists a 5.00 GHz boost clock, while the Qualcomm part has no boost clock recorded. The most significant Qualcomm advantage is memory bandwidth: 135.2 GB/s versus no listed bandwidth for the Intel part. The Qualcomm part also has a higher base clock: 3.40 GHz versus 1.70 GHz, which is exactly double the Intel base clock.

The process node difference is stark. The Qualcomm part uses a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm Intel process. The Qualcomm part also provides more PCIe lanes from the CPU: 12 lanes versus 8 lanes, a 50% lane advantage. The cache layouts differ substantially. The Intel part uses 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. The Qualcomm part uses 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB shared L3. The Qualcomm part has 3.6 times the per-core L1 cache, but half the shared L3 cache. The memory support differs: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, while Qualcomm supports only LPDDR5X. The Qualcomm part lists a memory bandwidth figure of 135.2 GB/s, which the Intel part does not list at all.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the base clock difference between the two?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz. The Intel Core 7 150UL has a base clock of 1.70 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel part support a boost clock?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 150UL lists a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has no boost clock recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor has a more advanced manufacturing process?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 7 150UL is built on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 supports LPDDR5X only.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 lists 135.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 150UL does not list a memory bandwidth figure.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 uses Adreno X1-45.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 150UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-PS. It is part of the Core 7 generation under the Raptor Lake-PS family. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation. The Intel part is manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process. The Qualcomm part is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process. The foundry difference is important: Intel uses its own fab, while Qualcomm outsources to TSMC. 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 Qualcomm part has a 288 KB L1 cache per core, a 12 MB L2 cache per module, and a 6 MB shared L3 cache.

The memory support differs in kind. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel memory bus. The Qualcomm part supports LPDDR5X over a dual-channel memory bus and lists a bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. Neither part supports ECC memory. The integrated graphics differ: Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while Qualcomm uses Adreno X1-45. The Intel part is marked as a Desktop market segment, while the Qualcomm part is marked as Mobile. Both parts are Active in production status. The Qualcomm part has a part number, X1P42100, while the Intel part lists its part number as unknown.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core 7 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Intel base clock is 1.70 GHz, and the Qualcomm base clock is 3.40 GHz. The Intel boost clock is 5.00 GHz, and the Qualcomm boost clock is not listed. The Intel TDP is 15 W, and the Qualcomm TDP is 30 W. The Intel socket is Intel Socket 1700, and the Qualcomm socket is Qualcomm BGA 2073. The Intel process node is 10 nm from Intel, and the Qualcomm process node is 4 nm from TSMC.

The L1 cache is 80 KB per core on Intel and 288 KB per core on Qualcomm. The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on Intel and 12 MB per module on Qualcomm. The L3 cache is 12 MB shared on Intel and 6 MB shared on Qualcomm. The memory support is DDR4 and DDR5 on Intel, and LPDDR5X on Qualcomm. The memory bus is dual-channel on both. The memory bandwidth is not listed on Intel and is 135.2 GB/s on Qualcomm. PCIe lanes are Gen 4 with 8 lanes on Intel and Gen 4 with 12 lanes on Qualcomm. The integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics 96EU on Intel and Adreno X1-45 on Qualcomm. The market segment is Desktop on Intel and Mobile on Qualcomm. The release date for Intel is 2024-04-07, and for Qualcomm it is 2024-08-27. Neither part has a multiplier unlocked, and neither lists a launch MSRP.