Intel Core 7 160UL vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 160UL compare to the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 in overall benchmark positioning?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL holds a 69th percentile ranking across all CPUs in the database, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel part has an average benchmark score of 14232, whereas the Snapdragon has no recorded benchmark results in the database.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL uses 10 cores and 12 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 uses 8 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part supports simultaneous multithreading, while the Snapdragon does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core 7 160UL's base clock of 1.80 GHz. However, the Intel processor has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Snapdragon's boost clock is not recorded.

Q: What are the process nodes for these two chips?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 uses a 4 nm process fabricated by TSMC. The 4 nm node is considerably smaller, which typically allows for higher transistor density and improved power efficiency.

Q: How do their cache hierarchies differ?

A: The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon has 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon's L1 is larger per core, and its L2 per module is much larger, but its L3 is half the size of the Intel's.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 supports LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration with a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Intel part's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 160UL is built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS variant, and uses a 10 nm process node manufactured by Intel. It is a desktop-market segment part that fits the Intel Socket 1700. The chip features 10 cores and 12 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement with performance and efficiency cores, though the database does not specify the exact core type split. Its base clock is 1.80 GHz, and its boost clock reaches 5.20 GHz. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core, L2 is 1.25 MB per core, and L3 is 12 MB shared. The memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel setup. The integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. PCIe support is Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU only. The processor was released in April 2024.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X Plus generation. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. This is a mobile-market segment chip using Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket. It has 8 cores and 8 threads, all presumably equal-performance cores given the lack of thread-count disparity. The base clock is 3.40 GHz, and no boost clock is recorded. Cache configuration shows 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support is LPDDR5X, dual-channel, with a recorded bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The integrated GPU is the Adreno X1-45. PCIe is Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU only. The release date is August 2024. Notably, the database lists the manufacturer as "Unknown" for this part, though TSMC is confirmed as the foundry.

The architectural split is clear: Intel uses a mature Raptor Lake design with a larger shared L3 and higher boost clock, while Qualcomm brings a smaller process node, higher base clock, and a much larger L2 per module. The Snapdragon's L1 cache is more than three times larger per core than Intel's. The Snapdragon also offers more PCIe lanes, 12 versus 8, though both are Gen 4. The Intel part supports more memory types (DDR4 and DDR5) compared to the Snapdragon's LPDDR5X-only support. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark comparison between these two processors is limited because the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Intel Core 7 160UL, by contrast, has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results. As such, the database shows no wins for either side in direct comparison, with winsA and winsB both at zero.

The Intel part's benchmark data provides a reference point. In Cinebench R23, it scores 9386 in multicore and 1325 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 3942 multicore and 556 single-core. The Cinebench R15 results are 946 multicore and 133 single-core. These numbers place the Intel part at the 69th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14232.

For PassMark tests, the Intel chip shows 108953 in data compression, 7146 in data encryption, 5832 in extended instructions, 50 in find prime numbers, 25670 in floating point math, 47515 in integer math, 11043 in multithread, 819 in physics, 11843 in random string sorting, and 3391 in single-thread. These results collectively indicate a processor that handles both integer and floating-point workloads competently for its class.

The Snapdragon's percentile ranking of 50 is based on all CPUs in the database, but with zero recorded benchmark results, its average score is 0. This makes direct quantitative comparison impossible from the recorded data. The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, which is 0.3% lower in average score, and the Intel Core i5-10400F, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Xeon 6756E is 0.5% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is 0.6% lower. These deltas are all within a narrow band, suggesting the Core 7 160UL sits in a tightly contested performance tier around the 14200 average score mark.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification field. Core count: Intel has 10, Qualcomm has 8. Thread count: Intel has 12, Qualcomm has 8. Base clock: Intel at 1.80 GHz, Qualcomm at 3.40 GHz. Boost clock: Intel at 5.20 GHz, Qualcomm has none recorded. TDP: Intel at 15 W, Qualcomm at 30 W. Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Qualcomm BGA 2073. Architecture: Raptor Lake for Intel, none recorded for Qualcomm. Codename: Raptor Lake-PS versus Oryon. Process node: 10 nm versus 4 nm. Foundry: Intel versus TSMC.

Cache differences are substantial. Intel L1 is 80 KB per core; Qualcomm L1 is 288 KB per core. Intel L2 is 1.25 MB per core; Qualcomm L2 is 12 MB per module. Intel L3 is 12 MB shared; Qualcomm L3 is 6 MB shared. Memory support: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5; Qualcomm supports only LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth: Intel has none recorded; Qualcomm has 135.2 GB/s. PCIe: Intel has Gen 4 with 8 lanes; Qualcomm has Gen 4 with 12 lanes. Integrated graphics: Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU; Qualcomm uses Adreno X1-45. Market segment: Intel is Desktop; Qualcomm is Mobile. Release date: Intel in April 2024; Qualcomm in August 2024.

Both processors have ECC memory set to false, both have multiplier unlocked set to false, and both are in Active production status. The Intel part's part number is listed as unknown, while the Qualcomm part number is X1P42100. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP. The Intel part has a generation entry of "Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS)", while the Qualcomm part's generation is "Snapdragon X (Plus)".

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core 7 160UL is the only one of the two with measurable benchmark performance. It holds a 69th percentile ranking among all CPUs, has an average benchmark score of 14232, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.6% of its average score. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has no benchmark results, no average score, and no nearest rivals listed. Its 50th percentile ranking is present, but no performance data backs it up.

The Intel part offers more cores and threads, a higher boost clock, a larger shared L3 cache, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. It also has a lower TDP of 15 W compared to the Snapdragon's 30 W. The Qualcomm part has a higher base clock, a smaller process node, a much larger L1 and L2 cache per core or module, higher memory bandwidth, and more PCIe lanes. It also targets the mobile segment with LPDDR5X memory support.

For users who need verified, recorded performance data, the Intel Core 7 160UL is the only option with measurable results in the database. Its benchmark suite covers Cinebench and PassMark workloads, giving a clear picture of its capabilities. The Snapdragon X1P-42-100 may have promising specifications, particularly the 4 nm process and high memory bandwidth, but the absence of benchmark scores means its real-world performance cannot be assessed from the available information.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 160UL wins in all measured benchmark categories, by definition, because it is the only processor with recorded scores. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 9386 and single-core score of 1325 indicate solid performance for multithreaded and single-threaded applications alike. Its PassMark multithread score of 11043 and single-thread score of 3391 reinforce this. The Intel part also wins on core count (10 versus 8), thread count (12 versus 8), boost clock (5.20 GHz versus none recorded), and L3 cache size (12 MB versus 6 MB). Its lower TDP of 15 W compared to 30 W gives it an efficiency advantage in the recorded specifications.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 wins on specifications that are not backed by benchmark scores. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz is nearly double the Intel's 1.80 GHz, though the Intel part's boost clock is much higher. The Snapdragon's 4 nm process node, produced by TSMC, is significantly smaller than Intel's 10 nm node. Its L1 cache of 288 KB per core is more than triple the Intel's 80 KB per core, and its L2 cache of 12 MB per module is far larger than Intel's 1.25 MB per core. The Snapdragon also has higher memory bandwidth at 135.2 GB/s, more PCIe lanes at 12 versus 8, and a mobile-market segment positioning with LPDDR5X memory support.

In terms of use-case split, the Intel part is positioned for desktop systems where its 10 cores, 12 threads, and 5.20 GHz boost clock can drive multithreaded productivity workloads, and its Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units provides integrated display output. The Snapdragon part is positioned for mobile devices where its 4 nm efficiency, high base clock, and large per-core caches may benefit power-constrained or bursty workloads, though no benchmark data confirms this. The database shows no head-to-head benchmark results, so any assessment of the Snapdragon's actual performance wins remains speculative. The Intel part's 69th percentile ranking and complete benchmark suite make it the only fully characterized option in this comparison.