Intel Core 7 240H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison: the Intel Core 7 240H has a full suite of benchmark results, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of measurement data for the Snapdragon makes a direct numerical head-to-head impossible. The Intel part's scores stand alone as the only quantitative performance evidence available.

Looking at the Intel Core 7 240H's Cinebench results, the multicore scores show a clear progression across renderer versions. It records 2360 points in Cinebench R15 multicore, 8562 points in R20 multicore, and 15764 points in R23 multicore. The single-core results follow a similar pattern: 249 points in R15, 1208 points in R20, and 1719 points in R23. These scores place the chip in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, indicating it outperforms the majority of recorded processors.

The PassMark suite provides additional insight into the Intel part's workload-specific strengths. The data compression test yields a score of 271774, while data encryption reaches 15155. Extended instructions score 16897, and floating point math hits 58905. Integer math posts 80396, and the multithread score is 23975. Single-thread performance records 3782 points, physical processing scores 1723, and random string sorting reaches 28866. The prime number search test returns 102.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 7 240H is 31483. Its nearest rivals in the database, based on average score, include the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 at 31473 with a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX at 31495 with a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H at 31508 with a delta of -0.1 percent, and the Intel Core i5-13500 at 31510 with a delta of -0.1 percent. These deltas are negligible, which means the Core 7 240H sits in a performance band essentially identical to those processors. The data shows no meaningful separation between the Core 7 240H and its closest competitors.

For the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100, the database records zero benchmark scores and an average benchmark score of 0. Its percentile rank is 50, which is the median position, but this value appears to reflect the absence of data rather than measured performance. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the wins counter for either side remains at zero. Consequently, any quantitative comparison between these two processors cannot be supported by the recorded measurements.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H reaches a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 boosts to 4.70 GHz. The Intel part holds the higher maximum frequency by 0.50 GHz.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each chip?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading.

Q: How do the cache hierarchies compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and 9 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon also has a die size of 220 mm², a figure not listed for the Intel part.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses a 3 nm process fabricated by TSMC. The Snapdragon's smaller node is the more advanced manufacturing technology in this comparison.

Q: Does the database show any benchmark results for the Snapdragon X2E-94-100?

A: No. The Qualcomm chip has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals listed. The Intel Core 7 240H, by contrast, has 17 recorded benchmark entries across Cinebench and PassMark tests.

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

A: The Intel Core 7 240H averages 31483 points. The Intel Core Ultra 3 205 averages 31473 with a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX averages 31495 with a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H averages 31508 with a delta of -0.1 percent, and the Intel Core i5-13500 averages 31510 with a delta of -0.1 percent. The differences are fractions of a percent, so the Core 7 240H effectively ties these processors in average score.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their underlying designs. The Intel Core 7 240H belongs to the Raptor Lake family, specifically the Raptor Lake-H codename, and is part of the Core 7 generation described as Raptor Lake Refresh. It uses a 10 nm process node fabricated at Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses the Glymur codename, belongs to the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation, and is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. The Snapdragon's process node is considerably smaller, which typically allows for higher transistor density and improved power efficiency, though no transistor counts are recorded for either chip.

Core counts differ substantially. The Intel part provides 10 cores with 16 threads, indicating that some cores support two threads each. The Qualcomm part provides 18 cores with 18 threads, so each core maps to exactly one thread. The Intel chip's thread count exceeds its core count by six, while the Snapdragon shows no threading advantage. The cache structures also reflect different design philosophies. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with a 24 MB shared L3. Qualcomm allocates 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and a smaller 9 MB shared L3. The Snapdragon's larger per-core L1 and per-module L2 suggest a design aimed at feeding its wide cores, while the Intel part leans on a larger shared L3 pool.

The integrated graphics differ as well. Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 64 execution units. Qualcomm uses the Adreno X2-90. Both target the mobile market segment and both are listed as active production parts. Memory support diverges: the Intel chip accepts DDR4 and DDR5, while the Qualcomm chip uses LPDDR5X. The memory bus also differs, with Intel running dual-channel and Qualcomm running triple-channel. The Snapdragon records a memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s, a figure not listed for the Intel part. PCIe connectivity shows the Qualcomm part with 12 CPU-only Gen 5 lanes, while the Intel part provides 8 CPU-only Gen 5 lanes. Neither chip supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers.

Specification Differences

The socket types are not interchangeable. The Intel Core 7 240H uses Intel BGA 1744, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Qualcomm part has a base clock of 4.45 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Snapdragon's base clock is much higher, but its boost clock is lower than the Intel chip's. The Intel part lists a TDP of 45 watts, while the Qualcomm part has no TDP recorded.

The Intel Core 7 240H has a launch MSRP of $502. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no launch MSRP listed. The release dates differ: the Intel part launched on December 17, 2024, and the Qualcomm part on April 5, 2026. The part numbers are SRQ6TQ5ML for Intel and X2E94100 for Qualcomm. The Intel chip's cache totals are specified as 24 MB of shared L3, while the Qualcomm chip's L3 is 9 MB shared. The Intel chip's memory bus is dual-channel, the Qualcomm chip's is triple-channel. The Intel chip's process node is 10 nm, the Qualcomm chip's is 3 nm. The Intel chip's foundry is Intel, the Qualcomm chip's foundry is TSMC. The Intel part lists its architecture as Raptor Lake; the Qualcomm part has no architecture field recorded.

The Verdict

The database contains benchmark measurements for only one of these two processors. The Intel Core 7 240H has a complete set of Cinebench and PassMark results, an average score of 31483, and a percentile rank of 82. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.1 percent in average score, include the Intel Core Ultra 3 205, AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, and Intel Core i5-13500. These results indicate the Intel part performs on par with a well-established group of mobile and desktop processors in the database's scoring system.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no recorded benchmarks, no average score, and no nearest rivals. Its percentile rank of 50 cannot be interpreted as a performance measurement because no test data exists to support it. The chip's specifications, including 18 cores, a 4.45 GHz base clock, a 3 nm TSMC process, and a 228.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, position it as a modern design on paper, but the database offers no evidence of how it performs in actual workloads.

For users relying on measured data, the Intel Core 7 240H is the only option in this comparison with verified performance numbers. It delivers scores that place it in the 82nd percentile, with an average score statistically indistinguishable from the four nearest rivals listed. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 cannot be evaluated on the same basis because its benchmark array is empty. The choice between these processors, based strictly on the recorded data, favors the Intel part solely because it has measurable results. The Qualcomm part's architecture, with its smaller process node, higher core count, and triple-channel memory, may offer advantages in specific scenarios, but those advantages are not quantified anywhere in the database.