Intel Core 7 240H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data presents a clear split in workload strengths between these two mobile processors. The Intel Core 7 240H demonstrates strong performance across the entire Cinebench suite and the Passmark integer, floating point, and multithreaded tests. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15764 points and single-core score of 1719 points establish it as a capable all-rounder for both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The Passmark integer math score of 80396 and floating point math score of 58905 further confirm its strength in general-purpose computational tasks.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100, however, arrives with no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its percentile ranking of 50 versus the Intel part's 82 percentile indicates that the Snapdragon sits in the middle of the database's CPU performance distribution, while the Intel processor ranks well above average. The lack of recorded benchmark data for the Snapdragon means the database cannot confirm any workload-specific wins for this part. The Intel Core 7 240H therefore holds the measurable performance advantage in every benchmark category where data exists.

The Intel part's Passmark data compression score of 271774 and data encryption score of 15155 suggest it handles data-intensive tasks effectively. The Passmark extended instructions score of 16897 and random string sorting score of 28866 add further evidence of balanced capability across varied instruction patterns. The Snapdragon's absence from benchmark records limits the comparison to architectural and specification-level analysis rather than direct performance measurements.

Architecture Differences

The two processors employ fundamentally different design approaches. The Intel Core 7 240H uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses the Oryon codename, built on TSMC's 4 nm process node. This process advantage gives the Snapdragon a smaller transistor geometry, which typically correlates with improved power efficiency, though the database does not record efficiency measurements for either part.

Core configurations differ significantly. The Intel processor offers 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Snapdragon provides 8 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part thus supports simultaneous multithreading, doubling its thread count over its physical core count, whereas the Snapdragon runs one thread per core. The Intel boost clock reaches 5.20 GHz, while the Snapdragon boosts to 4.00 GHz. The Snapdragon's base clock of 3.40 GHz exceeds the Intel base clock of 2.50 GHz, but the Intel part's higher boost ceiling indicates greater peak frequency headroom.

Cache hierarchies reflect different design priorities. The Intel Core 7 240H provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 offers 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger shared L3 cache (24 MB versus 6 MB) benefits workloads with high data reuse across cores. The Snapdragon's larger per-core L1 cache (288 KB versus 80 KB) may benefit single-threaded access patterns, though no benchmark data confirms this.

Memory support diverges as well. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Snapdragon exclusively supports LPDDR5X memory, also dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Intel part's memory bandwidth is not recorded. PCIe connectivity differs: Intel provides Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes, while Qualcomm provides Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes. The Intel part thus offers a newer PCIe generation, while the Snapdragon offers more total lanes.

Integrated graphics differ between the parts. The Intel Core 7 240H includes Iris Xe Graphics with 64 execution units. The Snapdragon includes Adreno X1-45 graphics. The database records no graphics benchmarks for either part, so relative GPU performance cannot be assessed from the available data.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the Intel Core 7 240H for users prioritizing raw computational performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15764 and single-core score of 1719 place it well above the Snapdragon's unrecorded results. The Intel part's 82nd percentile ranking across all CPUs in the database versus the Snapdragon's 50th percentile indicates a substantial performance gap. The Intel processor also offers more cores (10 versus 8), more threads (16 versus 8), a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 4.00 GHz), and a larger shared L3 cache (24 MB versus 6 MB).

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 appeals primarily on efficiency-oriented specifications. Its 4 nm process node from TSMC suggests lower power consumption potential compared to Intel's 10 nm node, though the database records no power efficiency measurements. The Snapdragon's lower TDP of 30 watts versus Intel's 45 watts indicates reduced thermal design requirements. Its 135.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is a recorded advantage over the Intel part's unrecorded bandwidth figure. The Snapdragon also provides more PCIe lanes (12 versus 8) at Gen 4 speeds.

For users selecting between these two mobile processors based on available data, the Intel Core 7 240H delivers demonstrated performance across every recorded benchmark. The Snapdragon offers a modern process node and efficiency-oriented specifications but lacks any recorded performance results to validate its capabilities. The Intel part's launch MSRP is $502, which provides a reference point for its positioning in the market.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part also supports simultaneous multithreading, doubling its thread count over its physical core count.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between these two processors?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Snapdragon starts at a higher base frequency, but the Intel part reaches a higher peak boost frequency.

Q: How do their cache configurations compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 provides 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with a recorded bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 240H supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

Q: What are the process node differences?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H is built on Intel's 10 nm process node, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process node. The Snapdragon uses a smaller transistor geometry.

Q: Which processor ranks higher in the database's overall performance distribution?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H ranks in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 ranks in the 50th percentile. The Intel part also has an average benchmark score of 31483, while the Snapdragon has no recorded average benchmark score.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R23 multicore test provides the most dramatic recorded comparison point for the Intel Core 7 240H, with a score of 15764 points. This result places the Intel processor well within competitive desktop-class territory. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded score for this test, so a direct numerical comparison is impossible from the available data. The Intel part's R23 single-core score of 1719 points further demonstrates its strength in lightly threaded workloads.

The Cinebench R20 results for the Intel part show a multicore score of 8562 and a single-core score of 1208. The Cinebench R15 results show a multicore score of 2360 and a single-core score of 249. These progressively older Cinebench versions all confirm the Intel processor's consistent performance across rendering and computational workloads. Each successive Cinebench version's multicore score remains proportionally strong relative to its single-core score, indicating good scaling across the processor's 10 cores and 16 threads.

Passmark results for the Intel Core 7 240H provide additional performance context. The multithread score of 23975 and single-thread score of 3782 show strong performance in both parallel and sequential tasks. The integer math score of 80396 exceeds the floating point math score of 58905, indicating the processor handles integer-heavy workloads particularly well. The data compression score of 271774 stands as the highest recorded Passmark result for this processor, suggesting excellent performance in data handling tasks. The find prime numbers score of 102 appears notably lower than other Passmark scores, which may reflect the specific algorithm's sensitivity to certain architectural characteristics.

The nearest rivals to the Intel Core 7 240H in the database's average benchmark scores include the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 with an average score of 31473 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX with an average score of 31495 and a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H with an average score of 31508 and a delta of -0.1 percent, and the Intel Core i5-13500 with an average score of 31510 and a delta of -0.1 percent. These near-identical average scores place the Intel Core 7 240H within a tightly clustered performance band, differing by no more than 0.1 percent from its closest competitors. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no nearest rivals recorded in the database.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core 7 240H and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 differ across nearly every specification category in the database. The Intel part uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, while the Snapdragon uses the Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket. The Intel processor comes from the Raptor Lake-H codename family within the Raptor Lake architecture, while the Snapdragon uses the Oryon codename. The Intel part belongs to the Core 7 generation (Raptor Lake Refresh), while the Snapdragon belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation.

Manufacturing details separate the two clearly. Intel fabricates its processor on a 10 nm process node at its own foundry. Qualcomm uses TSMC as the foundry for its 4 nm process node. The Intel part's TDP is 45 watts, while the Snapdragon's TDP is 30 watts. Neither processor offers an unlocked multiplier, so both are locked for overclocking.

The integrated graphics solutions differ: Intel includes Iris Xe Graphics with 64 execution units, while Qualcomm includes Adreno X1-45. Neither part supports ECC memory. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, while the Snapdragon supports only LPDDR5X memory, also dual-channel, with a recorded bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Intel part provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes, while the Snapdragon provides PCIe Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes.

Release timing differs by roughly three months. The Intel Core 7 240H has a release date of 2024-12-17, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a release date of 2024-09-02. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $502 and a part number of SRQ6TQ5ML, while the Snapdragon has no recorded launch MSRP and a part number of X1P46100. Both processors are marked as Active in production status and target the Mobile market segment.