Intel Core 7 240H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 240H and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 occupy very different positions in the mobile processor landscape, and the recorded data shows a clear split in their respective strengths. The Intel part is the only one with a complete set of benchmark results in the database; the Qualcomm part has no recorded benchmark scores at all, which shapes the comparison significantly.

The Intel Core 7 240H wins across every measured workload category for which data exists. In Cinebench tests, it posts a multicore score of 2360 in R15, 8562 in R20, and 15764 in R23. Its single-core results are 249 in R15, 1208 in R20, and 1719 in R23. These numbers place the chip at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 31483.

PassMark results for the Intel part reinforce its all-around capability. The chip scores 80396 in integer math, 58905 in floating-point math, 16897 in extended instructions, and 271774 in data compression. It also handles 15155 in data encryption, 28866 in random string sorting, and 102 in find prime numbers. The single-thread PassMark score is 3782, while the multithread score is 23975, with a physics score of 1723.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100, by contrast, has zero benchmark entries in the database. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and it sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs. With no measured scores, the data cannot confirm any workload-specific win for the Qualcomm part. The wins column confirms this: the Intel chip holds all wins (0 for Qualcomm, 0 for Intel in head-to-head entries, but the absence of Qualcomm data means every available benchmark comparison goes to Intel).

The use-case split is therefore not a matter of different strengths across workloads; it is a matter of data availability. The Intel Core 7 240H demonstrates measurable performance in rendering, encryption, compression, and math-heavy tasks. The Qualcomm chip, on the recorded evidence, has no verified performance profile in the database at this time.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply at the architectural level. The Intel Core 7 240H uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H refresh, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. It has 10 cores and 16 threads, which means it employs hybrid core technology with performance and efficiency cores, though the database does not specify the core type distribution. The base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, and the thermal design power is 45 watts.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 uses the Glymur codename, belongs to the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation, and is manufactured by TSMC on a 3 nm process node. It has 12 cores and 12 threads, indicating no simultaneous multithreading. The base clock is 4.00 GHz, and the database lists no boost clock figure. The die size is recorded at 220 mm². The process node difference is significant: 10 nm for Intel versus 3 nm for Qualcomm, with the latter using a more advanced manufacturing process from a different foundry.

Cache layouts also differ markedly. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm chip has 288 KB of L1 cache per core and 16 MB of shared L2 cache, with no L3 cache listed in the database. The Qualcomm L1 figure is substantially larger per core, which reflects a different cache hierarchy design philosophy.

Memory support separates the two as well. The Intel Core 7 240H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, while the Qualcomm part supports LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s. The Intel chip does not have a memory bandwidth figure in the database. For PCIe, the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU, while the Qualcomm chip provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ: the Intel chip uses Iris Xe Graphics with 64 execution units, whereas the Qualcomm chip uses the Adreno X2-85 GPU. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither supports ECC memory. The sockets are incompatible: Intel uses BGA 1744, while Qualcomm uses BGA 2343. Production status for both is listed as active, with the Intel part released in December 2024 and the Qualcomm part dated April 2026 in the database.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core 7 240H is the only processor in this comparison with verified benchmark results. It delivers a complete performance profile across Cinebench and PassMark workloads, securing an 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 31483. The nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 with an average score of 31473 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX with 31495 and a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H with 31508 and a delta of -0.1 percent, and the Intel Core i5-13500 with 31510 and a delta of -0.1 percent. The Intel Core 7 240H is effectively within one-tenth of a percent of these chips, which places it in a tight competitive cluster.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no rival comparisons in the database. It sits at the 50th percentile, which is a default position rather than a measured one. The architecture is advanced on paper: 3 nm process, 12 cores, a 4.00 GHz base clock, and 152.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. But the database contains no evidence of how those specifications translate into actual workload performance.

For a buyer or system designer relying strictly on recorded measurements, the Intel Core 7 240H is the only choice that can be validated. The Qualcomm chip may have architectural appeal, but the absence of data means no performance claim can be supported from this database. The launch MSRP for the Intel part is $502. The Qualcomm part has no launch MSRP listed.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 12 cores, while the Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no boost clock listed in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 240H compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its average benchmark score is 31483. The Intel Core Ultra 3 205 scores 31473 (0 percent delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX scores 31495 (0 percent delta), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H scores 31508 (-0.1 percent delta), and the Intel Core i5-13500 scores 31510 (-0.1 percent delta).

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H is built on Intel's 10 nm process. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is built on TSMC's 3 nm process.

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The database lists zero benchmark entries for the Qualcomm part, with an average benchmark score of 0 and a 50th percentile ranking.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 supports LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus with 152.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Since the head-to-head benchmark table is empty and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no recorded scores, the only possible head-to-head analysis comes from the Intel part's standalone results and its position among rival CPUs.

The largest wins for the Intel Core 7 240H are internal to its own benchmark suite. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15764 is nearly double its single-core score of 1719, which indicates strong scaling across the 10 cores and 16 threads. The R20 multicore result of 8562 versus the single-core result of 1208 shows a similar ratio. The R15 multicore score of 2360 against 249 single-core confirms the pattern.

PassMark data shows the same scaling behavior. The multithread score of 23975 is more than six times the single-thread score of 3782. Integer math at 80396 beats floating-point math at 58905 by a substantial margin, while extended instructions land at 16897. Data compression leads the PassMark custom tests at 271774, followed by random string sorting at 28866 and data encryption at 15155. The find prime numbers score of 102 is the lowest recorded result for the chip.

Against its nearest rivals, the Intel Core 7 240H is essentially tied. The delta percentages are all within 0.1 percent, meaning the chip performs on par with the Intel Core Ultra 3 205, AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, and Intel Core i5-13500 in average benchmark score. The differences are negligible: 31483 versus 31473, 31495, 31508, and 31510 respectively.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 offers no benchmark numbers to compare against the Intel chip or any other processor. Its 50th percentile ranking is the baseline default in the database, not a measured outcome. The architecture suggests potential: a 3 nm process, 12 cores, a 4.00 GHz base clock, and a large 288 KB L1 cache per core. But without recorded scores, the database cannot confirm any of that potential. The Intel Core 7 240H, with its complete suite of Cinebench and PassMark results, remains the only processor in this pairing with a measurable performance footprint.