Intel Core 7 160UL vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 Comparison

Intel Core 7 160UL and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 serve very different segments of the PC market, and the recorded data shows a clear split in their intended roles. The Core 7 160UL is a desktop processor built on Intel’s Raptor Lake architecture, while the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 is a mobile processor using Qualcomm’s Oryon cores. The benchmark database includes a full set of test scores for the Intel part, while the Snapdragon entry has no recorded benchmark results, which limits direct numerical comparison. The analysis below relies on the Intel scores, its percentile ranking, and the architectural specifications listed for both parts.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 160UL is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark scores, so it wins every measured test by default. Its average benchmark score is 14232, placing it in the 69th percentile of all CPUs in the database. That percentile indicates it sits above the median, but closer to mid-range performance than to the top of the stack. The nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C with an average score of 14277 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i5-10400F at 14185 (0.3% lower), the Intel Xeon 6756E at 14163 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U at 14320 (0.6% higher). The Core 7 160UL is within a fraction of a percent of all four, meaning its overall position is tightly clustered with those parts.

The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no benchmark results in the database, so no wins can be attributed to it. Its percentile ranking of 50 suggests it is positioned at the median of all CPUs, but without scores, this ranking is not backed by measured data. The Intel part, by contrast, has a full suite of scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests, covering multi-core, single-core, data compression, encryption, and math workloads. The Snapdragon cannot be said to win any category because no results exist for it.

For specific workloads, the Intel part shows its strongest relative performance in passmark_data_compression with a score of 108953, and passmark_multithread at 11043. Its weakest recorded results are in passmark_find_prime_numbers at 50 and passmark_physics at 819. These numbers indicate that the Core 7 160UL is better suited to general productivity and data-heavy tasks than to physics simulation or prime-number computation. The Snapdragon’s strengths cannot be assessed from the database, as no comparable figures are present.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different designs. The Intel Core 7 160UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process node. It has 10 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses the Oryon codename with a 4 nm TSMC process node, and it has 12 cores with 12 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz and its boost clock is 4.20 GHz.

The cache layouts differ substantially. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon has 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. This means the Snapdragon has much more L1 and L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has twice the shared L3. The Snapdragon also lists a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, while the Intel part has no such figure in the database.

Memory support is another clear divider. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, while the Snapdragon supports LPDDR5X only, also dual-channel. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2073. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Snapdragon provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are also different, with the Intel part using Iris Xe Graphics 96EU and the Snapdragon using Adreno X1-85.

The thermal design power (TDP) is listed as 15 for the Intel part and 35 for the Snapdragon. This is a notable difference, as the Snapdragon is configured for a higher power envelope despite being a mobile part. The Intel part is marked as a desktop segment processor with a release date of 2024-04-07, while the Snapdragon is a mobile segment processor with a release date of 2024-04-23.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 7 160UL is the only part with measurable performance, making it the practical choice for any workload where a score exists. Its 69th percentile ranking and average score of 14232 put it in the same performance band as the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, the Intel Core i5-10400F, the Intel Xeon 6756E, and the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, all within 0.6% of each other. For a desktop user with a Socket 1700 motherboard, this processor delivers a complete set of benchmark results that can be compared directly.

The Snapdragon X1E-84-100, despite having more cores, a higher base clock, and a smaller process node, has no recorded scores to validate its performance. Its 50th percentile ranking is unsubstantiated by any test data. The higher TDP of 35 suggests it draws more power than the Intel part, but without benchmarks, there is no evidence that this translates into better performance. The database simply cannot support a recommendation for the Snapdragon based on measured results.

In terms of architecture, the Snapdragon has advantages in cache size per core and memory bandwidth, but these are specifications, not verified outcomes. The Intel part has a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz vs 4.20 GHz) and support for both DDR4 and DDR5, which offers more flexibility in system configuration. The Snapdragon’s LPDDR5X-only support and BGA socket limit it to soldered mobile designs. For a builder who wants a socketed desktop processor with known benchmark results, the Intel Core 7 160UL is the only defensible option from this data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL has an average benchmark score of 14232. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, so its average is listed as 0.

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

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL is manufactured on a 10 nm process node from Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 is manufactured on a 4 nm process node from TSMC.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 supports LPDDR5X only, also in dual-channel.

Q: What is the boost clock speed difference?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has a boost clock of 4.20 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL has a TDP of 15. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has a TDP of 35.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Snapdragon has zero recorded test scores. Therefore, the only possible comparison is to examine the Intel part’s scores against its own nearest rivals, which are all within a narrow margin. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 946 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 133 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 3942 multi-core and 556 single-core. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 9386 and the single-core score is 1325.

Passmark results for the Intel part show a range of strengths. The data compression test yields 108953, which is the highest single score recorded. Data encryption comes in at 7146, extended instructions at 5832, and find prime numbers at 50. Floating point math scores 25670, integer math scores 47515, and multithread scores 11043. Physics scores 819, random string sorting scores 11843, and single thread scores 3391, with a duplicate singlethread entry also at 3391.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the Intel part is essentially tied. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C is 0.3% higher in average score, the Intel Core i5-10400F is 0.3% lower, the Intel Xeon 6756E is 0.5% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is 0.6% higher. These deltas are trivial, indicating that the Core 7 160UL performs within the same band as all four rivals. No single rival dominates it by more than a fraction of a percent.

Since the Snapdragon has no scores, there are no wins to walk through for it. The Intel part wins every category by default, but the practical takeaway is that its performance is not exceptional in any absolute sense; it is a mid-pack desktop processor that trades blows with older and lower-tier parts. The data compression score stands out as a relative strength, while physics and prime number tests are clear weaknesses.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows several fields where the two processors differ. The Intel Core 7 160UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 1.80 GHz for Intel and 3.80 GHz for Qualcomm. Boost clocks are 5.20 GHz for Intel and 4.20 GHz for Qualcomm. TDP is 15 for Intel and 35 for Qualcomm.

The socket types are different: Intel Socket 1700 versus Qualcomm BGA 2073. The architecture and codename differ, with Intel using Raptor Lake and Raptor Lake-PS, and Qualcomm using Oryon as the codename with no architecture listed. The process node is 10 nm from Intel versus 4 nm from TSMC for Qualcomm. The foundry is Intel for the Core 7 160UL and TSMC for the Snapdragon.

Cache configurations are not identical. Intel lists L1 cache as 80 KB per core, L2 as 1.25 MB per core, and L3 as 12 MB shared. Qualcomm lists L1 as 288 KB per core, L2 as 12 MB per module, and L3 as 6 MB shared. Memory support differs, with Intel offering DDR4 and DDR5 and Qualcomm offering LPDDR5X only. Memory bus is dual-channel for both.

Memory bandwidth is listed as 135.2 GB/s for the Snapdragon, while the Intel part has no entry for this field. PCIe lanes differ, with Intel providing Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only) and Qualcomm providing Gen 4, 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics 96EU for Intel and Adreno X1-85 for Qualcomm. The market segment is Desktop for Intel and Mobile for Qualcomm. Production status is Active for both. Release dates are 2024-04-07 for Intel and 2024-04-23 for Qualcomm. Neither processor has a launch MSRP listed, and both have locked multipliers. The part number for the Snapdragon is X1E84100, while the Intel part number is listed as unknown.