Intel Core 7 240H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Core 7 240H and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 is one-sided in terms of available data. The database contains a full suite of seventeen benchmark results for the Intel processor, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has no recorded benchmark entries. This absence of measured results for the Snapdragon means the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the Intel Core 7 240H's recorded performance profile.

The Intel Core 7 240H demonstrates its strongest results in the PassMark multithread test, scoring 23,975 points, which places it in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its single-thread performance is recorded at 3,782 points in the PassMark single-thread test. The Cinebench R23 results show a multicore score of 15,764 and a singlecore score of 1,719. In Cinebench R20, the processor records 8,562 multicore and 1,208 singlecore points, while the older Cinebench R15 test yields 2,360 multicore and 249 singlecore points.

The data also includes several specialized workload results for the Intel chip. The PassMark data compression test records 271,774 points, while data encryption reaches 15,155 points. Extended instruction workloads score 16,897 points, floating-point math scores 58,905, and integer math scores 80,396. The random string sorting test records 28,866 points, and the find prime numbers test scores 102 points. Physics acceleration in PassMark is measured at 1,723 points.

Because the Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has no benchmark scores in the database, no direct score comparisons can be made. The Intel Core 7 240H's average benchmark score is 31,483, and its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 at 31,473 (0% difference), the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX at 31,495 (0% difference), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H at 31,508 (0.1% behind), and the Intel Core i5-13500 at 31,510 (0.1% behind). These rival comparisons show the Intel Core 7 240H sits in a tight performance cluster, with all four nearest contenders within 0.1% of its average score.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 also has 10 cores but only 10 threads, meaning it offers no simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What are the clock speeds of the 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-66-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has a TDP of 35 watts.

Q: What process nodes are used for each chip?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 supports LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration with a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H uses Iris Xe Graphics with 64 execution units. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 uses the Adreno X1-85.

Q: Are there any recorded benchmark scores for the Snapdragon X1P-66-100?

A: No. The database contains a complete set of seventeen benchmark scores for the Intel Core 7 240H, but no benchmark entries for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100. The Snapdragon's average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and its percentile ranking is 50.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different architectures. The Intel Core 7 240H is built on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H codename, and belongs to the Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation, though its architecture field is not recorded in the database.

The manufacturing approach differs substantially. Intel fabricates the Core 7 240H on a 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. Qualcomm uses TSMC as the foundry for the Snapdragon X1P-66-100, which is built on a 4 nm process node. This process node difference indicates the Snapdragon uses a more advanced manufacturing technology, though the database does not provide comparative performance data to assess the impact.

Cache hierarchies show notable differences between the two designs. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm processor has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip offers substantially more L3 cache, while the Qualcomm chip has a larger per-core L1 allocation.

PCI Express connectivity differs as well. The Intel Core 7 240H supports PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The Intel platform provides the newer PCIe generation, and the Qualcomm platform provides more total lanes.

Both processors are mobile market segments, are currently active in production, and have locked multipliers. Neither supports ECC memory. The Intel chip was released on 2024-12-17, while the Qualcomm chip carries a release date of 2024-04-23.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every measured specification category. The Intel Core 7 240H uses socket Intel BGA 1744, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 uses Qualcomm BGA 2073. Thread counts differ: 16 threads for Intel versus 10 threads for Qualcomm. Base clocks differ at 2.50 GHz versus 3.40 GHz, and boost clocks differ at 5.20 GHz versus 4.00 GHz. The Intel chip has a higher TDP at 45 watts versus 35 watts.

Memory support is a clear differentiator. The Intel processor accepts both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Qualcomm processor is limited to LPDDR5X. The Qualcomm chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, and the Intel chip has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Cache specifications differ as outlined in the architecture section: L1 cache is 80 KB per core for Intel versus 288 KB per core for Qualcomm, L2 cache is 2 MB per core for Intel versus 12 MB per module for Qualcomm, and L3 cache is 24 MB shared for Intel versus 6 MB shared for Qualcomm.

The integrated graphics differ: Iris Xe Graphics 64EU for Intel versus Adreno X1-85 for Qualcomm. PCIe support differs: Gen 5 with 8 lanes for Intel versus Gen 4 with 12 lanes for Qualcomm. The part numbers are SRQ6TQ5ML for Intel and X1P66100 for Qualcomm.

The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $502. The Qualcomm processor has no launch MSRP recorded. The Intel processor's release date is 2024-12-17, approximately eight months after the Qualcomm processor's release date of 2024-04-23.

The Verdict

The database provides a complete performance profile for the Intel Core 7 240H and no performance data for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100. The Intel processor's average benchmark score of 31,483 places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.1% of its average score, confirming it sits in a competitive cluster of mobile processors.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 cannot be evaluated for performance from the recorded data. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no recorded wins in any head-to-head comparison. The only comparisons possible between the two chips are specification-based.

From a specification perspective, the Intel Core 7 240H offers more threads (16 versus 10), a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 4.00 GHz), a larger L3 cache (24 MB versus 6 MB), and PCIe Gen 5 support. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 offers a higher base clock (3.40 GHz versus 2.50 GHz), a lower TDP (35 watts versus 45 watts), a more advanced 4 nm process node versus 10 nm, a larger per-core L1 cache (288 KB versus 80 KB), and a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

The percentile ranking provides additional context. The Intel processor ranks in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Qualcomm processor is recorded at the 50th percentile. However, the Qualcomm percentile is based on no benchmark entries, so it reflects the absence of data rather than a measured performance level.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 240H wins in all recorded benchmark categories because it is the only processor in this comparison with benchmark data. Its strongest recorded results include 271,774 points in PassMark data compression, 80,396 in integer math, 58,905 in floating-point math, and 23,975 in PassMark multithread. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15,764 and singlecore score of 1,719 provide additional performance reference points. The processor's 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it performs above the majority of processors in the database.

The Intel chip also wins on thread count with 16 threads versus 10, on boost clock with 5.20 GHz versus 4.00 GHz, on L3 cache with 24 MB versus 6 MB, and on PCIe generation with Gen 5 versus Gen 4. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering broader memory compatibility than the Qualcomm chip's LPDDR5X-only support.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 wins on base clock, with 3.40 GHz compared to 2.50 GHz for Intel. It also has a lower TDP of 35 watts versus 45 watts, which indicates a lower power envelope. The 4 nm process node from TSMC contrasts with Intel's 10 nm node, and the Qualcomm chip has a larger per-core L1 cache at 288 KB versus 80 KB. The Qualcomm chip's recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s is the only bandwidth figure in this comparison, since the Intel chip has no memory bandwidth recorded in the database.

For workloads that depend on multithreaded throughput, high boost clocks, and large shared caches, the Intel Core 7 240H has the recorded performance data and specification advantages to be the stronger option. For workloads that prioritize lower power consumption, higher base clocks, and the specific memory bandwidth characteristics of LPDDR5X, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 presents specification-based advantages, though no measured performance data exists to confirm their real-world impact.