Intel Core 7 250H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the Intel Core 7 250H includes a full set of benchmark results, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This makes a direct numeric comparison impossible. The Intel part shows an average benchmark score of 35728, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs tracked by the database. The Qualcomm part shows an average benchmark score of 0 and sits in the 50th percentile, which reflects the absence of measured results rather than a measured performance level.

Looking at the Intel Core 7 250H's individual results, the multi-threaded scores are substantial. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it records 16561 points, while Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 9697 points. The Cinebench R15 multi-core result is 3147 points. Single-thread performance is also recorded: Cinebench R23 single-core scores 1931, Cinebench R20 single-core scores 1368, and Cinebench R15 single-core scores 298. PassMark results for the Intel chip include a multi-thread score of 27030 and a single-thread score of 4148. The PassMark integer math test shows 99100, floating point math shows 65094, and extended instructions show 17318. Data compression scores 303269, data encryption scores 18206, and random string sorting scores 34136. The find prime numbers test records 106, and the physics test records 1824.

Because the Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head comparison in the database currently has zero wins for either side. The Intel Core 7 250H's nearest rivals, according to the database, are the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 with an average score of 35719 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H at 35670 with a delta of 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 at 35802 with a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X at 35909 with a delta of -0.5%. These deltas show the Intel Core 7 250H sits within a half percent of the average scores of those four desktop and mobile processors. The data indicates the Core 7 250H is competitive with those chips in aggregate benchmark average, even though it is a mobile part with a 45 W TDP.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 250H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H codename, and belongs to the Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process node, fabricated by Intel. The die size is not recorded. It has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The socket is Intel BGA 1744. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The TDP is 45 W.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses the Glymur codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation. Its architecture field is not recorded in the database. It is built on a 3 nm process node, fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 220 mm². It has 18 cores and 18 threads, indicating no hyperthreading or similar technology. The base clock is 4.00 GHz and the boost clock is 4.70 GHz. The cache hierarchy is quite different: 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and no L3 cache entry recorded. The integrated graphics are Adreno X2-90. The socket is Qualcomm BGA 2343. Memory support is LPDDR5X only, in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 12 lanes from the CPU. The TDP and launch MSRP are not recorded for the Qualcomm part.

The process node difference is notable: 10 nm on Intel versus 3 nm on TSMC. The Qualcomm chip has more cores, 18 versus 14, but the Intel chip has more threads, 20 versus 18. The Intel part has a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz compared to 4.70 GHz, while the Qualcomm part has a higher base clock at 4.00 GHz compared to 2.50 GHz. The cache organization differs substantially, with the Intel part using per-core L1 and L2 plus a shared L3, while the Qualcomm part uses per-core L1 and per-module L2 with no recorded L3. The Qualcomm die is recorded at 220 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier. Both are mobile market segments and both are marked as Active in production status.

The Verdict

The database currently contains no benchmark results for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100. This means the Intel Core 7 250H is the only one of the two with measured performance data. The Intel chip records an average benchmark score of 35728 and sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The Qualcomm chip has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits in the 50th percentile, which reflects missing data rather than a performance result.

From the recorded data, the Intel Core 7 250H delivers a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark scores. The Qualcomm part, by contrast, has no scores to analyze. Any selection between these two must account for the fact that the Qualcomm part's performance profile is unmeasured in this database. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $502. The Qualcomm part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Intel Core 7 250H also has a known TDP of 45 W, while the Qualcomm part's TDP is not recorded. The Qualcomm part offers a higher core count, a smaller process node, and a higher memory bandwidth figure of 152.4 GB/s, but none of those specifications translate into measured benchmark outcomes in the available data. The Intel part shows a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, which is higher than the Qualcomm part's 4.70 GHz boost. For single-thread workloads, the Intel chip's recorded single-thread PassMark score of 4148 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1931 provide concrete reference points.

The data supports choosing the Intel Core 7 250H for users who need measured performance numbers and a known power envelope. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 cannot be evaluated on performance from this database because no benchmark results are recorded. Its 18 cores and 3 nm process suggest a different design approach, but the absence of scores means no performance claim can be made from the data. The Intel part's nearest rivals, all within 0.5% in average score, indicate the Core 7 250H is positioned among established performers like the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has an average benchmark score of 35728. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has an average benchmark score of 0, which reflects the absence of recorded benchmark results.

Q: What process nodes do the two processors use?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC.

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 supports LPDDR5X memory.

Q: What is the recorded memory bandwidth for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 250H has no memory bandwidth entry in the database.

Where Each One Wins

For the Intel Core 7 250H, the wins are measurable. The recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16561 and PassMark multi-thread score of 27030 show strong multi-threaded throughput. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1931 and PassMark single-thread score of 4148 indicate solid single-thread performance. The boost clock of 5.40 GHz is the highest clock speed recorded between the two parts. The 14-core, 20-thread configuration with a 45 W TDP provides a known power envelope for mobile system design. The 24 MB shared L3 cache is a recorded capacity that the Qualcomm part does not list. The Intel part also has a recorded launch MSRP of $502, which can serve as a reference point.

For the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100, the advantages come from its specification sheet rather than benchmark results. It has 18 cores, which is more than the Intel part's 14. The base clock of 4.00 GHz is higher than the Intel part's 2.50 GHz. The 3 nm process node from TSMC is smaller than Intel's 10 nm node. The die size is recorded at 220 mm². The L1 cache per core is 288 KB, larger than the Intel part's 80 KB per core, and the L2 cache per module is 16 MB, larger than the Intel part's 2 MB per core. The memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s is a specific recorded figure for LPDDR5X memory. PCIe Gen 5 support with 12 lanes from the CPU exceeds the Intel part's 8 lanes. The Adreno X2-90 integrated graphics are the recorded GPU option for the Qualcomm part.

The use-case split is clear from the data. For workloads where measured multi-thread performance, single-thread performance, and a known TDP matter, the Intel Core 7 250H has the recorded results to back a choice. For workloads where core count, memory bandwidth, and a smaller process node are the priority, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has the specification advantages, but no benchmark scores to confirm actual performance. The database shows zero wins for either side in head-to-head benchmarks, since no head-to-head benchmark entries exist. The Qualcomm part's 50th percentile placement and average score of 0 are data artifacts from missing results.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specification fields.

| Specification | Intel Core 7 250H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 |

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

| Cores | 14 | 18 |

| Threads | 20 | 18 |

| Base clock | 2.50 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | Not recorded |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | Qualcomm BGA 2343 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-H | Glymur |

| Generation | Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Snapdragon X2 (Elite) |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die size | Not recorded | 220 mm² |

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

| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 16 MB (per module) |

| L3 cache | 24 MB (shared) | Not recorded |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | Not recorded | 152.4 GB/s |

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

| Integrated graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | Adreno X2-90 |

| Launch MSRP | $502 | Not recorded |

| Release date | 2024-12-17 | 2026-04-05 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Mobile |

| Production status | Active | Active |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

The release date difference is also recorded: the Intel part entered production status as of December 2024, while the Qualcomm part's release date is April 2026. The Intel part has a part number of SRQ6UQ5MK, and the Qualcomm part has a part number of X2E88100. Neither supports ECC memory. The Intel part's architecture is listed as Raptor Lake, while the Qualcomm part's architecture field is not recorded. The Intel part's series field is null, as is the Qualcomm part's series field. The Qualcomm part has no launch MSRP recorded, so no price comparison can be made beyond the Intel part's single $502 figure.