Intel Core 7 240H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 240H enters the database with a substantial benchmark footprint, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 currently has no recorded benchmark scores. This means the head-to-head comparison is one-sided in terms of measured performance data, but the specifications of both processors allow for a meaningful architectural comparison.

The Intel Core 7 240H achieves an average benchmark score of 31,483 across all recorded tests. Its percentile ranking places it at 82, meaning it outperforms 82% of all CPUs tracked in the database. The nearest rivals confirm its positioning: the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 scores 31,473 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX scores 31,495 (0% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H scores 31,508 (-0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i5-13500 scores 31,510 (-0.1% delta). These results show the Core 7 240H sits in a tight performance cluster, essentially tied with its closest competitors.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core testing, the Core 7 240H records 15,764 points. Single-core performance reaches 1,719 points in the same test. The R20 benchmark shows 8,562 multi-core and 1,208 single-core. The R15 test delivers 2,360 multi-core and 249 single-core. These scores indicate a processor that scales well across both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads.

PassMark results further characterize the Intel part. Multi-thread performance scores 23,975, while single-thread performance reaches 3,782. Integer math operations complete at a rate of 80,396, and floating-point math achieves 58,905. Extended instructions score 16,897, data encryption reaches 15,155, and data compression hits 271,774. Random string sorting scores 28,866, physics simulation reaches 1,723, and prime number finding scores 102.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no benchmark scores in the database, so no direct numerical comparison is possible for any workload. Its percentile ranking of 50 with an average benchmark score of 0 reflects the absence of measured performance data.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear distinction between these two processors. The Intel Core 7 240H is a fully measured mobile processor with strong results across every benchmark category. It sits at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 31,483 that places it in direct competition with established desktop and mobile parts like the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX and the Intel Core i5-13500.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 lacks recorded benchmark results entirely. With a 50th percentile placeholder and zero average score, the database currently provides no performance evidence for this processor. Any user seeking measured performance data can only rely on the Intel part.

From the available facts, the Intel Core 7 240H is the only processor in this comparison with verified performance numbers. The Qualcomm part offers specifications that suggest high core counts and a modern process node, but without benchmark data, its performance characteristics remain unverified in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their underlying designs. The Intel Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H variant, built on Intel's 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. It belongs to the Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses the Glymur codename, belongs to the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation, and is manufactured on a 3 nm process node at TSMC. Its die size is 220 mm², a figure not provided for the Intel part.

Core configurations differ substantially. The Intel processor has 10 cores and 16 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement with both performance and efficiency cores typical of Raptor Lake designs. The Qualcomm processor has 18 cores and 18 threads, which indicates no hyperthreading or equivalent simultaneous multithreading support. Base clock speeds favor Qualcomm at 4.45 GHz versus Intel's 2.50 GHz, but boost clocks are closer: 5.00 GHz for Qualcomm versus 5.20 GHz for Intel.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm part has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 16 MB of L2 cache per module, and 9 MB of shared L3 cache. These figures reflect different cache allocation strategies: Intel spreads L2 across each core while Qualcomm pools L2 at the module level.

Memory support shows a clear architectural split. The Intel Core 7 240H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 supports only LPDDR5X over a triple-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s. The Intel part does not have a recorded memory bandwidth figure.

PCIe connectivity also differs. Intel provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while Qualcomm provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are the Iris Xe Graphics 64EU on the Intel side and the Adreno X2-90 on the Qualcomm side.

Socket compatibility is entirely separate: Intel BGA 1744 for the Core 7 240H versus Qualcomm BGA 2343 for the Snapdragon X2E-96-100. The Intel part has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Qualcomm part has no TDP recorded in the database. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part was released on December 17, 2024, while the Qualcomm part carries a release date of April 5, 2026.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads, while the Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What benchmark scores are available for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100?

A: The database contains no benchmark scores for the Qualcomm part. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0 and its percentile ranking is 50.

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

A: The Intel Core 7 240H scores 31,483 on average, essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX at 31,495 (0% delta) and the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 at 31,473 (0% delta). It trails the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H and Intel Core i5-13500 by 0.1%, both scoring 31,508 and 31,510 respectively.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H uses a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses a 3 nm process node at TSMC.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 supports LPDDR5X memory over a triple-channel bus.

Q: When was each processor released?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has a release date of December 17, 2024. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has a release date of April 5, 2026.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 240H wins in every measured benchmark category, simply because it is the only processor in this comparison with recorded scores. Its multi-core performance in Cinebench R23 reaches 15,764 points, its single-core score reaches 1,719, and its PassMark multi-thread score is 23,975. In integer math it achieves 80,396, and in floating-point math it achieves 58,905. Data compression results are particularly strong at 271,774, and data encryption reaches 15,155.

For workloads involving heavily threaded rendering, video encoding, or scientific computation, the Intel part's 16 threads and recorded multi-core scores provide measurable capability. Its 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB of L2 per core support workloads that benefit from large cache footprints. The 5.20 GHz boost clock gives it strong single-thread performance, verified by the 1,719 Cinebench R23 single-core score and 3,782 PassMark single-thread score.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no measured wins in the database. However, its specifications suggest areas where it could theoretically compete once benchmark data becomes available. The 18 cores and 18 threads provide a higher core count than the Intel part. The 3 nm process node from TSMC represents a more advanced manufacturing technology than Intel's 10 nm node. The 228.6 GB/s memory bandwidth from triple-channel LPDDR5X exceeds the unspecified bandwidth of the Intel part. The 288 KB L1 cache per core is substantially larger than Intel's 80 KB per core.

The Qualcomm part also has a higher base clock at 4.45 GHz versus 2.50 GHz for Intel, though the Intel boost clock of 5.20 GHz edges out Qualcomm's 5.00 GHz. PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes on the Qualcomm side exceeds the 8 lanes on the Intel side. The 220 mm² die size for Qualcomm provides a physical design reference, though Intel's die size is not recorded.

For users prioritizing measured performance today, the Intel Core 7 240H is the only choice with verified data. For users focused on specifications such as core count, process node, memory bandwidth, or PCIe lane availability, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 presents a compelling specification sheet, though its actual benchmark performance remains unrecorded in the database. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 7 240H is $502, while the Qualcomm part has no launch MSRP recorded.