Intel Core 7 251TE vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core 7 251TE targets a completely different performance class than the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100. The database shows the Intel part at the 88th percentile among all CPUs, while the Snapdragon sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel chip delivers a substantial multi-threaded workload advantage, with 24 cores and 32 threads against 8 cores and 8 threads for the Qualcomm. The recorded average benchmark score for the Intel is 41650, while the Snapdragon has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, making direct numeric comparison impossible for most tests.

The Intel Core 7 251TE is the clear choice for desktop users who need maximum throughput in heavily parallel workloads. The 5.40 GHz boost clock and 36 MB of shared L3 cache position it as a high-end desktop part. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100, by contrast, is a mobile-focused processor with a 30 TDP and 4 nm process node, suited for power-conscious systems. The Qualcomm uses LPDDR5X memory and a smaller 6 MB shared L3 cache, which aligns with a thinner, lighter device profile.

The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and neither processor records a win in direct comparison. The Intel chip carries a launch MSRP of $384. The Qualcomm has no launch MSRP recorded. The data indicates these processors serve different market segments: Desktop for Intel, Mobile for Qualcomm. The Intel part uses an Intel Socket 1700, while the Qualcomm uses a Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket, meaning they are not interchangeable in any system design.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. The die size measures 215 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process node by TSMC. The die size for the Qualcomm is not recorded in the database.

The core configurations differ sharply. The Intel processor contains 24 cores and 32 threads, indicating a hybrid or multi-threaded design that can handle 32 concurrent threads. The Qualcomm processor contains 8 cores and 8 threads, with no hyperthreading or equivalent technology indicated. The base clock for the Intel is 1.40 GHz, while the Qualcomm starts at 3.40 GHz. The boost clock for the Intel reaches 5.40 GHz, compared to 4.00 GHz for the Qualcomm. The Intel part has a lower base frequency but a much higher boost ceiling, while the Qualcomm runs at a higher base frequency but with a narrower boost range.

Cache hierarchies reveal different design philosophies. The Intel chip allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm chip provides 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel L3 cache is six times larger than the Qualcomm L3 cache. The per-core L1 and L2 figures for the Qualcomm are larger than the Intel per-core numbers, but the Intel aggregate cache capacity is far higher due to the larger core count.

Memory support differs by platform. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Qualcomm processor supports LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Qualcomm memory bandwidth is higher despite the mobile positioning. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the Qualcomm part. The Intel processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Qualcomm provides PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the Intel uses UHD Graphics 770, and the Qualcomm uses Adreno X1-45.

The release dates place the Qualcomm earlier, with a release date of 2024-09-02, while the Intel part arrived on 2025-01-12. Both processors are listed as Active in production status. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part number is SRQAXQ5ZG, and the Qualcomm part number is X1P46100.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 boosts to 4.00 GHz. The Intel base clock is 1.40 GHz, and the Qualcomm base clock is 3.40 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 supports LPDDR5X memory. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: How does the benchmark percentile ranking compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE ranks at the 88th percentile among all CPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 ranks at the 50th percentile.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE uses a 10 nm process node from Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC.

Specification Differences

The database records the following differences between the two processors:

| Specification | Intel Core 7 251TE | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 |

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

| Cores | 24 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 8 |

| Base clock | 1.40 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 45 | 30 |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Oryon |

| Generation | Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) | Snapdragon X (Plus) |

| Process node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die size | 215 mm² | Not recorded |

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

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 12 MB (per module) |

| L3 cache | 36 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 135.2 GB/s |

| ECC memory | True | False |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Adreno X1-45 |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-01-12 | 2024-09-02 |

| Launch MSRP | $384 | Not recorded |

| Part number | SRQAXQ5ZG | X1P46100 |

The manufacturer field for the Intel part is Intel. The manufacturer field for the Qualcomm part is recorded as Unknown in the database. Both processors are listed as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table contains no entries, and neither processor records a win in direct comparison. The Intel Core 7 251TE, however, has an extensive set of recorded benchmark scores, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of data for the Qualcomm limits direct comparison, but the Intel scores can be interpreted against its nearest rivals.

In Cinebench tests, the Intel Core 7 251TE scores 2572 in Cinebench R15 multicore and 362 in Cinebench R15 singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 10717 multicore and 1512 singlecore. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 25518 and the singlecore score is 3602. These results indicate strong scaling from single-core to multi-core workloads, with the multicore score roughly seven times the singlecore score in Cinebench R23.

PassMark results for the Intel processor show a similar pattern. The multithread score is 30022, and the single-thread score is 3568. The integer math score is 125739, while the floating point math score is 85607. The data compression score is 334399, and the data encryption score is 22176. The extended instructions score is 16974. The find prime numbers test returns 140, and the random string sorting test returns 39643. The physics score is 1938.

The Intel Core 7 251TE has an average benchmark score of 41650. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H with an average score of 41621 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core i7-14650HX with an average score of 41576 and a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core i7-12850HX with an average score of 41779 and a delta of -0.3%, and the Intel Core i7-14700T with an average score of 41914 and a delta of -0.6%. These deltas place the Intel Core 7 251TE within a narrow band of performance relative to these four rivals. The largest recorded gap is 0.6% behind the Intel Core i7-14700T, and the largest lead is 0.2% over the Intel Core i7-14650HX. The closest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H, which trails by only 0.1%.

The percentile ranking of 88 for the Intel Core 7 251TE places it above the majority of CPUs in the database. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100, with its 50th percentile ranking and no recorded benchmark scores, does not have enough data to establish a comparable performance profile. The absence of head-to-head wins for either processor reflects the lack of a shared benchmark suite in the database. The Intel processor delivers substantial multi-threaded capability, as indicated by the 32 threads and the high Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25518. The Qualcomm processor, with 8 threads and a 4.00 GHz boost clock, targets a lower power envelope with a 30 TDP and a smaller 6 MB L3 cache.

The recorded data shows that the Intel Core 7 251TE offers a broad set of measured performance results across Cinebench and PassMark workloads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no measured results in the database, which means the comparison rests on architectural and specification differences rather than direct benchmark outcomes. The Intel part uses a 10 nm process, 215 mm² die, and a 45 TDP, while the Qualcomm uses a 4 nm process and a 30 TDP. These figures indicate that the Intel processor is designed for higher sustained performance in desktop systems, while the Qualcomm is designed for efficient mobile operation. The memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s for the Qualcomm exceeds the 89.6 GB/s for the Intel, but the Intel L3 cache of 36 MB dwarfs the 6 MB L3 cache of the Qualcomm. The PCIe generation and lane count also favor the Intel part with Gen 5 and 16 lanes against Gen 4 and 12 lanes. The ECC memory support on the Intel part adds a reliability feature that the Qualcomm lacks.

The overall picture from the database is one of divergent design goals. The Intel Core 7 251TE is a high-core-count desktop processor with a launch MSRP of $384, a 5.40 GHz boost clock, and strong multi-threaded benchmark scores. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 is a mobile processor with a 4 nm process, 8 cores, and a 4.00 GHz boost clock, but it lacks recorded benchmark scores and a launch MSRP. The Intel part ranks at the 88th percentile among all CPUs, while the Qualcomm ranks at the 50th percentile. The data supports the Intel part as the higher-performing option in the database, with the caveat that the Qualcomm has no measured performance data to contest that position.