Intel Core 7 160UL vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core 7 160UL and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty, and both winsA and winsB are recorded as zero. This means any performance comparison must be derived from the individual benchmark data available for the Intel part, while the Qualcomm part has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

The Intel Core 7 160UL shows a full set of Cinebench and PassMark results. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 9386, while the single-core score is 1325. In Cinebench R20, the multicore result is 3942 and single-core is 556. The older R15 test shows a multicore score of 946 and a single-core score of 133. PassMark results include a multithread score of 11043, a single-thread score of 3391, integer math at 47515, floating point math at 25670, data compression at 108953, data encryption at 7146, extended instructions at 5832, find prime numbers at 50, random string sorting at 11843, and physics at 819.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has an empty benchmarks array, so its average benchmark score is recorded as zero. Its percentile versus all CPUs is 50, indicating it sits at the midpoint of the database distribution based on available data, though no actual score is attached to that percentile. The Intel part holds a percentile of 69, which places it above the majority of all CPUs in the database.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 7 160UL is 14232. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C with an average score of 14277, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel part. The Intel Core i5-10400F scores 14185, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14163, which is 0.5% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U scores 14320, which is 0.6% higher. These deltas are all small, indicating that the Intel Core 7 160UL performs within a narrow band of these established desktop and mobile processors.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different design philosophies. The Intel Core 7 160UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-PS, built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses the Oryon codename, built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. The process node difference is substantial: the Qualcomm part uses a more advanced manufacturing process, which typically allows for higher transistor density and improved power efficiency, though the database does not include transistor counts or die sizes for either chip.

The core configurations differ significantly. The Intel part has 10 cores and 12 threads, meaning it supports hyper-threading or a similar simultaneous multithreading implementation. The Qualcomm part has 8 cores and 8 threads, indicating no multithreading per core. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Qualcomm part has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Intel processor has a much higher boost ceiling, while the Qualcomm processor starts from a higher base frequency.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm part has 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 more L1 and L2 cache per core or module, while the Intel design relies on a larger shared L3 pool.

Memory support also diverges. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm part supports LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. The Qualcomm part also offers more PCIe lanes: 12 lanes of Gen 4 versus 8 lanes of Gen 4 on the Intel part, both listed as CPU-only lanes.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Qualcomm part uses Adreno X1-45. The Intel part targets the desktop market segment, while the Qualcomm part targets the mobile segment. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Qualcomm part uses Qualcomm BGA 2073.

Where Each One Wins

Since the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, its wins cannot be quantified from the database. The Intel Core 7 160UL, however, has a complete benchmark profile that shows its strengths across multiple workload types.

The Intel part shows a strong showing in integer math with a score of 47515, and floating point math at 25670. Data compression reaches 108953, which is the highest single score in its benchmark set. Data encryption is 7146, and extended instructions are 5832. The single-thread PassMark score is 3391, and the multithread score is 11043. These numbers indicate that the Intel part handles both scalar integer workloads and SIMD-style floating point operations well.

The Cinebench scores provide a picture of sustained multi-core rendering performance. The R23 multicore score of 9386 is roughly seven times the single-core score of 1325, which shows good scaling across the 10 cores and 12 threads. The ratio between multicore and single-core in R20 is about 7.1 times (3942 divided by 556), and in R15 it is about 7.1 times as well (946 divided by 133). This consistent scaling factor suggests the processor distributes load effectively across its cores.

The Qualcomm part's lack of benchmark data means its application strengths cannot be directly measured. The database only provides its architecture, clock speeds, and cache configuration. The higher base clock of 3.40 GHz and the smaller process node suggest potential efficiency advantages, but without scores, no performance claims can be made from the recorded data.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The core count changes from 10 on the Intel part to 8 on the Qualcomm part. Thread count changes from 12 to 8. The base clock rises from 1.80 GHz on the Intel part to 3.40 GHz on the Qualcomm part. The boost clock drops from 5.20 GHz on the Intel part to 4.00 GHz on the Qualcomm part. The TDP increases from 15 watts on the Intel part to 30 watts on the Qualcomm part.

The socket changes from Intel Socket 1700 to Qualcomm BGA 2073. The architecture field is Raptor Lake for Intel and null for Qualcomm, though the codename is Oryon. The generation is Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS) for Intel and Snapdragon X (Plus) for Qualcomm. The process node is 10 nm for Intel and 4 nm for Qualcomm. The foundry is Intel for the first part and TSMC for the second.

Cache specifications differ at every level. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core on Intel versus 288 KB per core on Qualcomm. The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on Intel versus 12 MB per module on Qualcomm. The L3 cache is 12 MB shared on Intel versus 6 MB shared on Qualcomm. Memory support is DDR4 and DDR5 on Intel versus LPDDR5X on Qualcomm. Memory bandwidth is not recorded for Intel but is 135.2 GB/s for Qualcomm. The PCIe configuration is Gen 4 with 8 lanes on Intel versus Gen 4 with 12 lanes on Qualcomm. The integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics 96EU on Intel versus Adreno X1-45 on Qualcomm. The market segment is Desktop for Intel and Mobile for Qualcomm.

The release dates differ by roughly five months. The Intel part has a release date of 2024-04-07, and the Qualcomm part has a release date of 2024-09-02. Neither part has a launch MSRP in the database. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has an unknown part number, while the Qualcomm part has the part number X1P46100.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the highest boost clock between the two?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 boosts to 4.00 GHz. The Intel part has the higher boost clock.

Q: How do their cache hierarchies compare?

A: The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. The Qualcomm part has 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB shared L3. The Qualcomm part has more L1 and L2 per core or module, while the Intel part has twice the shared L3.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a TDP of 30 watts. The Intel Core 7 160UL has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Does the Qualcomm part have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database shows an empty benchmarks array for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100, with an average benchmark score of zero. The Intel part has 17 recorded benchmark scores.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 12 lanes of Gen 4 PCIe. The Intel Core 7 160UL has 8 lanes of Gen 4 PCIe. Both are listed as CPU-only lanes.

The Verdict

The database provides a clear picture of the Intel Core 7 160UL but leaves the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 without any measured performance data. The Intel part has 17 benchmark scores spanning Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark workloads. Its average benchmark score is 14232, and it sits at the 69th percentile versus all CPUs in the database. The Qualcomm part sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero, which reflects the absence of recorded benchmarks rather than actual performance.

For users selecting a processor based on recorded data, the Intel Core 7 160UL offers measurable performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 9386 and single-core score of 1325 provide concrete reference points. The PassMark multithread score of 11043 and single-thread score of 3391 further confirm its capability across general computing tasks. The nearest rivals, all within 0.6% of its average score, indicate that it performs on par with established processors like the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C and the Intel Core i5-10400F.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 cannot be evaluated for performance from this database. Its specifications show a more advanced 4 nm process node, higher base clock, larger L1 and L2 caches, and higher memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. It also has a higher TDP of 30 watts. These specifications suggest a design aimed at mobile efficiency, and the Oryon codename indicates a custom ARM-based architecture. However, without benchmark scores, any performance assessment would be speculative.

The Intel part is the only one of the two with verified performance data. Its percentile rank of 69 places it comfortably above the median CPU in the database. The Qualcomm part's percentile of 50 places it at the median, but this figure is based on an empty benchmark profile, so the percentile carries no comparative weight. The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the Intel Core 7 160UL has measurable performance across a range of workloads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded performance data to analyze.