Intel Core 7 250H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 250H and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 occupy very different positions in the database. The Intel part, with a recorded average benchmark score of 35728, sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The Snapdragon X1P-64-100, by contrast, holds a 50th percentile ranking, and its average benchmark score is listed as zero, meaning no direct benchmark results are recorded for it in the database. Consequently, a direct head-to-head comparison must rely on the Intel processor's absolute scores and its relative standing against its nearest rivals, rather than a side-by-side metric match.

For the Intel Core 7 250H, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 16561 points, while the single-core score is 1931 points. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 9697 points, and the single-core result is 1368 points. The Cinebench R15 run yields 3147 points multi-core and 298 points single-core. These figures indicate a strong multi-threaded capability, which aligns with its 14 cores and 20 threads. The single-core scores are comparatively modest, reflecting a boost clock of 5.40 GHz being applied across a limited number of threads.

PassMark results for the Intel part show a multi-thread score of 27030 and a single-thread score of 4148. Integer math scores 99100, floating-point math scores 65094, and extended instructions score 17318. Data compression scores 303269, while data encryption scores 18206. Prime number finding scores 106, random string sorting scores 34136, and physics scores 1824. These numbers demonstrate a balanced workload profile, with particularly high throughput in compression and integer math tasks.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 7 250H provide context for its performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has an average score of 35719, a delta of 0 percent, placing it statistically level with the Intel part. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H scores 35670, which is 0.2 percent behind the Core 7 250H. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35802, which is 0.2 percent ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X scores 35909, which is 0.5 percent ahead. These margins are minimal, indicating that the Intel Core 7 250H is firmly within the top tier of its performance class, but not the absolute leader among its immediate competitors.

Because the Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has no benchmark entries, the database cannot produce a direct win/loss tally. There are no head-to-head benchmark entries, and both the wins for item A and item B are zero. The only meaningful comparison is structural: the Intel part has a 14-core, 20-thread configuration, while the Snapdragon has 10 cores and 10 threads. The Intel base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost of 5.40 GHz, whereas the Snapdragon has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and no recorded boost clock. TDP differs, with Intel at 45 watts and Qualcomm at 35 watts.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 250H wins in any scenario that depends on multi-threaded throughput. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16561, R20 multi-core of 9697, and R15 multi-core of 3147 all reflect a processor designed for sustained parallel workloads. The 20 threads allow it to handle heavily threaded applications such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and scientific computation. The PassMark multi-thread score of 27030 reinforces this, as does the integer math score of 99100 and the floating-point math score of 65094. For users running software that scales across many cores, the Intel part is the clear choice based on available data.

The Snapdragon X1P-64-100, despite having no benchmark scores, has structural advantages that suggest different strengths. Its 3.40 GHz base clock is higher than the Intel's 2.50 GHz base clock, which can translate to better responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks if the software does not engage the boost behavior of the Intel part. The Snapdragon's memory bandwidth is listed at 135.2 GB/s, a figure not present for the Intel processor, which indicates a design focused on memory-intensive workloads such as data analytics or certain AI inference tasks. Its LPDDR5X memory support and integrated Adreno X1-85 graphics also point toward an integrated, power-conscious platform.

The TDP difference matters for deployment scenarios. The Intel part consumes 45 watts, the Snapdragon 35 watts. In thermally constrained or battery-driven mobile devices, the lower TDP of the Snapdragon could allow thinner chassis designs and longer unplugged operation, although the database provides no battery life measurements. The Intel part, with its higher TDP, likely requires more robust cooling solutions but offers higher sustained compute headroom.

The Intel part has a 24 MB shared L3 cache, whereas the Snapdragon has a 6 MB shared L3 cache. However, the Snapdragon's L2 cache is 12 MB per module, and its L1 cache is 288 KB per core, both larger than the Intel's 2 MB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core. This cache structure suggests the Snapdragon may excel in workloads that fit within large per-core caches, such as certain database operations or latency-sensitive single-threaded tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16561, a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9697, and a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 3147. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has 10 cores and 10 threads.

Q: How does the Intel part compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has an average benchmark score of 35728. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, scores 35719 with a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H scores 35670 (0.2 percent behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35802 (0.2 percent ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X scores 35909 (0.5 percent ahead).

Q: What are the clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and no recorded boost clock.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has a TDP of 45 watts. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has a TDP of 35 watts.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly all core specifications. The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has 10 cores and 10 threads. Base clock speeds differ: 2.50 GHz for Intel versus 3.40 GHz for Qualcomm. The Intel part has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the Snapdragon has no boost clock recorded. TDP is 45 watts for Intel and 35 watts for Qualcomm.

The sockets are different: Intel BGA 1744 for the Core 7 250H and Qualcomm BGA 2073 for the Snapdragon X1P-64-100. The process node also differs, with Intel using a 10 nm node from its own foundry, while Qualcomm uses a 4 nm node from TSMC. Memory support diverges: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, while Qualcomm supports only LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth is listed for Qualcomm at 135.2 GB/s, but no such figure exists for Intel. PCIe support differs, with Intel offering Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only) and Qualcomm offering Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are the Iris Xe Graphics 96EU for Intel and the Adreno X1-85 for Qualcomm.

Cache configurations are markedly different. Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Qualcomm has 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB shared L3. The release dates differ, with Intel releasing on 2024-12-17 and Qualcomm releasing on 2024-04-23. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $502, while the Qualcomm part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 250H is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H codename, and belongs to the Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel's own foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation. It is built on a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel architecture is a hybrid design that supports simultaneous multi-threading, as evidenced by its 14 cores and 20 threads, whereas the Snapdragon has 10 cores and 10 threads, indicating no multi-threading support.

The Intel part uses a shared 24 MB L3 cache across all cores, with a per-core L2 of 2 MB and per-core L1 of 80 KB. The Qualcomm part uses a smaller shared L3 of 6 MB but a much larger per-module L2 of 12 MB and per-core L1 of 288 KB. This cache hierarchy suggests different design philosophies: Intel favors a large last-level cache for cross-core sharing, while Qualcomm emphasizes per-core and per-module locality.

The integrated graphics differ, with Intel using the Iris Xe Graphics 96EU and Qualcomm using the Adreno X1-85. The Intel part supports PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes, while Qualcomm supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes. Both support dual-channel memory, but Intel's memory types are DDR4 and DDR5, while Qualcomm's is LPDDR5X. The Intel architecture is designed for high peak performance with a 45 watt TDP, whereas the Qualcomm architecture targets efficiency with a 35 watt TDP and a higher base clock.

The production status for both is active, but the Intel part was released later, on 2024-12-17, versus Qualcomm's 2024-04-23. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $502. The Qualcomm part has no launch MSRP listed. The database shows the Intel part with a 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Snapdragon sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel part has a full set of benchmark scores, while the Snapdragon has none, which limits any architectural conclusions to structural differences rather than measured performance.