Intel Core 7 250H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database presents a clear performance hierarchy between these two mobile processors. The Intel Core 7 250H sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs tracked, with an average benchmark score of 35728. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 sits in the 50th percentile, and the database currently holds no recorded benchmark scores for it. This means the Qualcomm part cannot be positioned against the Intel part in any measured workload. The Intel chip is the only one of the two with recorded data.

The Intel Core 7 250H is the processor for users who need heavy multi-threaded work. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, which scores 35719 (a 0% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H at 35670 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 at 35802 (0.2% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X at 35909 (0.5% behind). The Intel Core 7 250H effectively trades blows with these desktop-class and high-end mobile parts, landing within a half-percent of all four. That places it in strong company for a 45 W mobile processor.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100, with its 8 cores, 8 threads, and 30 W TDP, is a different class of part. It targets efficiency and connectivity rather than raw compute. The database shows no benchmark entries for it, so no performance verdict can be derived from measurements. Users who require confirmed performance numbers should look at the Intel part. Users who prioritize a specific platform feature set, such as the Snapdragon X's integrated Adreno X1-45 graphics and LPDDR5X memory support, may consider the Qualcomm part, but they do so without any database-recorded performance evidence.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core 7 250H uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H codename, and belongs to the Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation. It is built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. The process node difference is substantial: the Qualcomm part uses a smaller, more advanced node, which typically enables better power efficiency per transistor, though the database does not record any efficiency measurements.

Core counts differ sharply. The Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores. The Qualcomm part has 8 cores and 8 threads, with no threading, indicating a simpler symmetric design. The Intel part's base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Qualcomm part has a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz but a lower boost clock of 4.00 GHz. This suggests the Qualcomm part relies on sustained moderate clocks, while the Intel part can spike much higher under boost.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Qualcomm part has 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Qualcomm part has more L1 per core, and its per-module L2 is larger, but its shared L3 is only a quarter of the Intel part's. This reflects different design philosophies: Intel favors a large shared last-level cache, while Qualcomm favors larger private caches.

Memory support diverges. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm part supports only LPDDR5X memory, also on a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. PCIe support also differs: the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 8 CPU-only lanes, while the Qualcomm part uses Gen 4 with 12 CPU-only lanes. Intel has a newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Qualcomm part uses Adreno X1-45. The database records no graphics benchmarks for either, so no comparative graphics performance can be stated.

Other differences: the Intel part has a TDP of 45 W, the Qualcomm part 30 W. The Intel part uses an Intel BGA 1744 socket, the Qualcomm part a Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket. Neither supports ECC memory. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part was released on 2024-12-17, the Qualcomm part on 2024-09-02. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $502; the Qualcomm part has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H boosts to 5.40 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 boosts to 4.00 GHz. The Qualcomm part has a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz versus 2.50 GHz, but the Intel part's boost is significantly higher.

Q: Which processor sits higher in the database's performance percentile rankings?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 sits in the 50th percentile.

Q: Does the database have any benchmark scores for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100?

A: No. The database currently lists no benchmark entries for the Qualcomm part. The Intel Core 7 250H has 17 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 supports LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a larger shared L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm part has larger L1 (288 KB per core vs 80 KB per core) and larger L2 per module (12 MB vs 2 MB per core).

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 250H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 14 | 8 |

| Threads | 20 | 8 |

| Base clock | 2.50 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 30 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | (none recorded) |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-H | Oryon |

| Generation | Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Snapdragon X (Plus) |

| Process node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 288 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 12 MB (per module) |

| L3 cache | 24 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | (none recorded) | 135.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | Adreno X1-45 |

| Release date | 2024-12-17 | 2024-09-02 |

| Launch MSRP | $502 | (none recorded) |

| Part number | SRQ6UQ5MK | X1P46100 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no head-to-head benchmark entries between the Intel Core 7 250H and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100. The wins count for both parts is zero. This is because the Qualcomm part has no benchmark scores at all in the database, making any direct comparison impossible from recorded measurements.

However, the Intel Core 7 250H's individual benchmark scores provide a full picture of its performance profile. In Cinebench R23, it scores 16561 in multi-core and 1931 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 9697 multi-core and 1368 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 3147 multi-core and 298 single-core. These scores show a processor that scales well from single-threaded to multi-threaded workloads.

In Passmark tests, the Intel part shows specific strengths. Its highest Passmark score is in data compression at 303269. Data encryption scores 18206. Extended instructions score 17318. Integer math scores 99100. Floating point math scores 65094. Multithread score is 27030. Random string sorting scores 34136. Single-thread score is 4148. Physics score is 1824. Find prime numbers score is 106.

The Intel part's nearest rival data provides context. Its average benchmark score of 35728 is within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, a desktop processor with a score of 35909. That is a remarkably tight margin for a mobile part against a desktop part. The Intel part also sits 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (35670), which is a higher-tier mobile part in Intel's own lineup. It sits exactly even with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (35719, 0% delta), and 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35802).

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100, by contrast, has no recorded rivals and no recorded average score. Its percentile rank of 50 places it at the median of all tracked CPUs, but without measured scores, that rank cannot be tied to any specific workload performance. The database's silence on this part's benchmarks means any head-to-head analysis must rely solely on the Intel part's recorded data.

For users examining the Intel part's single-thread performance, the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1931 and Passmark single-thread score of 4148 indicate strong per-core capability, consistent with a high boost clock of 5.40 GHz. For multi-threaded work, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16561 and Passmark multithread score of 27030 reflect the benefit of 14 cores and 20 threads. The data compression score of 303269 stands out as the highest recorded Passmark result for this part, suggesting particular strength in compression workloads.

The Qualcomm part's higher base clock of 3.40 GHz versus 2.50 GHz may suggest better sustained performance in lightly threaded tasks, but no measured data confirms this. Its lower boost clock of 4.00 GHz and smaller core count (8 versus 14) point to a design aimed at efficiency rather than peak throughput. The database records no evidence to contradict or confirm that interpretation.