Intel Core 7 240H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Intel Core 7 240H and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The Intel part holds the advantage in peak single-thread frequency.

Q: What process nodes do these two mobile processors use?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H is built on Intel's 10 nm process. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses TSMC's 4 nm process, which is a smaller fabrication node.

Q: How do the cache hierarchies differ between the two chips?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H supports PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What is the average benchmark score and percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has an average benchmark score of 31,483 and sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile, with no recorded benchmark entries in the database.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H refresh generation. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process node and produced by Intel's own foundry. The chip features a hybrid design with 10 cores and 16 threads, indicating a combination of performance and efficiency cores. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, and it has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 watts. The cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a 24 MB shared L3 cache. Memory support covers DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics with 64 execution units.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Elite) generation. It is fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process, a more advanced node compared to Intel's 10 nm. The chip has 12 cores and 12 threads, meaning no hyperthreading or equivalent simultaneous multithreading. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, and the TDP is rated at 35 watts, lower than the Intel part. The cache hierarchy is notably different: 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and only 6 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is exclusively LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The integrated graphics are Adreno X1-85. The Intel chip uses socket Intel BGA 1744, while the Qualcomm chip uses Qualcomm BGA 2073.

The architectural philosophies diverge sharply. Intel's Raptor Lake refresh leans on high boost clocks and a larger L3 cache for latency-sensitive workloads. Qualcomm's Oryon leverages a smaller process node, a higher base clock, and a very large L1 cache per core, but compensates with a smaller L3 pool. The Intel part also supports PCIe Gen 5, while the Qualcomm part uses PCIe Gen 4 with more lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table for these two processors is empty. No direct comparative test results exist in the database. However, the Intel Core 7 240H has a full set of individual benchmark scores, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has none. This means all numerical comparisons must derive from the Intel chip's recorded data and its percentile standing.

The Intel Core 7 240H shows strong multi-threaded performance in Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 2,360 points. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the score is 8,562. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it reaches 15,764 points. Single-core results are also solid: 249 in R15, 1,208 in R20, and 1,719 in R23. The PassMark suite further details the chip. Multithread score is 23,975, single-thread is 3,782, and the average benchmark score across all tests is 31,483. The chip's percentile ranking among all CPUs is 82, placing it well above the median.

Because the Qualcomm part has no recorded benchmarks, the database cannot provide delta percentages or direct wins for either side. The wins counter for both processors is zero. The lack of data for the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 means that any performance comparison is impossible from the recorded facts. The Intel Core 7 240H, with its 82nd percentile ranking, sits near competitors like the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (average score 31,495, delta 0%) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H (average score 31,508, delta -0.1%). These rivals show that the Intel Core 7 240H is within a rounding error of the Ryzen 9 5980HX and slightly behind the Core Ultra 5 225H and Core i5-13500 (both with a -0.1% delta).

The absence of head-to-head data is a significant gap. The Intel chip's individual scores, such as 80,396 in PassMark integer math and 58,905 in floating point math, indicate capable compute throughput. The data compression score of 271,774 and encryption score of 15,155 further characterize its workload profile. But without corresponding figures for the Qualcomm part, no relative conclusion can be drawn.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the Intel Core 7 240H and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100:

• Cores: Intel 10, Qualcomm 12
• Threads: Intel 16, Qualcomm 12
• Base clock: Intel 2.50 GHz, Qualcomm 3.80 GHz
• Boost clock: Intel 5.20 GHz, Qualcomm 4.20 GHz
• TDP: Intel 45 W, Qualcomm 35 W
• Socket: Intel BGA 1744, Qualcomm BGA 2073
• Architecture: Intel Raptor Lake, Qualcomm (none listed)
• Codename: Intel Raptor Lake-H, Qualcomm Oryon
• Generation: Intel Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh), Qualcomm Snapdragon X (Elite)
• Process node: Intel 10 nm, Qualcomm 4 nm
• Foundry: Intel, TSMC
• L1 cache: Intel 80 KB per core, Qualcomm 288 KB per core
• L2 cache: Intel 2 MB per core, Qualcomm 12 MB per module
• L3 cache: Intel 24 MB shared, Qualcomm 6 MB shared
• Memory support: Intel DDR4, DDR5, Qualcomm LPDDR5X
• Memory bandwidth: Intel not listed, Qualcomm 135.2 GB/s
• PCIe: Intel Gen 5, 8 lanes (CPU only), Qualcomm Gen 4, 12 lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64EU, Qualcomm Adreno X1-85
• Release date: Intel 2024-12-17, Qualcomm 2024-04-23
• Launch MSRP: Intel $502, Qualcomm none listed
• Part number: Intel SRQ6TQ5ML, Qualcomm X1E84100
• Average benchmark score: Intel 31,483, Qualcomm 0
• Percentile vs all CPUs: Intel 82, Qualcomm 50

Fields that match include dual-channel memory bus, no ECC support, both are mobile market segment, both are active production, and both have locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The data available in the database strongly favors the Intel Core 7 240H for any practical comparison. The Intel chip has a comprehensive set of recorded benchmark results, an average score of 31,483, and an 82nd percentile ranking. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has zero recorded benchmarks and an average score of 0, placing it at the 50th percentile by default. Without measured performance data for the Qualcomm part, the database cannot substantiate any claim of superiority for it.

Looking at specifications, the Intel chip offers a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 4.20 GHz), more threads (16 versus 12), and a much larger L3 cache (24 MB versus 6 MB). It also supports PCIe Gen 5 and a wider range of memory types (DDR4 and DDR5). The Qualcomm chip counters with a higher base clock (3.80 GHz versus 2.50 GHz), more cores (12 versus 10), a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), and a larger L1 cache per core (288 KB versus 80 KB). It also has a lower TDP (35 W versus 45 W) and a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

The Intel part's benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded capability: Cinebench R23 multicore at 15,764 points and PassMark multithread at 23,975. Single-thread performance is equally notable, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3,782. The chip sits within 0.1% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H and the Intel Core i5-13500, and essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX. These rival comparisons place the Intel Core 7 240H in a competitive mid-range to upper-mid-range mobile segment.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 cannot be positioned against these rivals because no scores exist. Its 50th percentile ranking is a placeholder, not a measured result. The database records show no wins for either processor in head-to-head testing, but the absence of Qualcomm data means the Intel chip is the only one with demonstrable performance.

For users selecting a processor based on recorded measurements, the Intel Core 7 240H is the only option with verified performance. Its benchmark scores, percentile ranking, and rival deltas provide concrete evidence of capability. The Qualcomm part offers architectural advantages on paper, such as a more efficient process node and higher base clock, but without benchmark data, those advantages remain unquantified. The verdict from the database is clear: the Intel Core 7 240H delivers measurable performance, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 delivers only specifications.