Intel Core 7 251TE vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core 7 251TE and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100. The Intel part has a full suite of 17 benchmark results across Cinebench and Passmark tests, while the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no benchmark entries in the database at this time. Consequently, the head-to-head win count stands at zero for both processors.

The Intel Core 7 251TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25518 and a single-core score of 3602. In Cinebench R20, it records 10717 multi-core and 1512 single-core. The R15 results show 2572 multi-core and 362 single-core. Passmark results include a multi-thread score of 30022, single-thread score of 3568, integer math at 125739, floating point math at 85607, data encryption at 22176, data compression at 334399, extended instructions at 16974, find prime numbers at 140, physics at 1938, and random string sorting at 39643.

Because the Qualcomm part lacks any recorded scores, no percentage deltas or performance advantages can be computed. The Intel processor's average benchmark score of 41650 places it at the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H with an average score of 41621 (0.1% below), the Intel Core i7-14650HX at 41576 (0.2% below), the Intel Core i7-12850HX at 41779 (0.3% above), and the Intel Core i7-14700T at 41914 (0.6% above). These narrow deltas indicate the Core 7 251TE sits in a tightly competitive cluster of processors.

The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 holds a 50th percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of zero, reflecting the absence of measured data. The database shows no nearest rivals for this part.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 251TE and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 diverge substantially in their underlying architectures. The Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename, belongs to the Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Qualcomm part uses the Glymur codename, belongs to the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation, and is manufactured on a 3 nm process at TSMC.

Core counts differ significantly. The Intel processor has 24 cores and 32 threads, indicating hyper-threading support. The Qualcomm processor has 18 cores and 18 threads, matching core count to thread count with no simultaneous multithreading. Base and boost clocks also contrast sharply: the Intel part runs at 1.40 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost, while the Qualcomm part runs at 4.45 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost. The Qualcomm chip has a much higher base clock but a far lower boost ceiling, whereas the Intel chip uses a lower base frequency to reach a much higher maximum.

Cache hierarchies are organized differently. The Intel processor provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm processor offers 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and 9 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger L3 allocation (36 MB versus 9 MB) contrasts with the Qualcomm part's larger per-core L1 allocation.

Memory architecture differs as well. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Qualcomm processor supports LPDDR5X in a triple-channel configuration with 228.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Qualcomm part's bandwidth advantage is substantial, though it is limited to LPDDR5X rather than the broader DDR4/DDR5 compatibility of the Intel part.

The Intel processor supports ECC memory, while the Qualcomm part does not. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Qualcomm chip provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are the UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel side and the Adreno X2-90 on the Qualcomm side.

Die sizes are comparable at 215 mm² for Intel and 220 mm² for Qualcomm. The Intel part is a desktop segment product with a 45 W TDP; the Qualcomm part is a mobile segment product with no TDP recorded in the database. Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning they are not unlocked for overclocking.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Intel part exceeds the Qualcomm part by 6 cores and 14 threads.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare between the two processors?

The Intel Core 7 251TE has a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has a base clock of 4.45 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Qualcomm part has a notably higher base clock, while the Intel part has a much higher boost clock.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

The Intel Core 7 251TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 supports only LPDDR5X memory with a triple-channel bus. The Qualcomm part offers higher memory bandwidth at 228.6 GB/s compared to 89.6 GB/s for the Intel part.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

The Intel Core 7 251TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 9 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part provides four times the L3 capacity.

Q: What are the manufacturing process nodes for each processor?

The Intel Core 7 251TE is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC. The Qualcomm part uses a significantly more advanced process node.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

The Intel Core 7 251TE supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 does not support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 251TE | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 |

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

| Cores | 24 | 18 |

| Threads | 32 | 18 |

| Base Clock | 1.40 GHz | 4.45 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | Not recorded |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Qualcomm BGA 2343 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Glymur |

| Generation | Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) | Snapdragon X2 (Elite) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 215 mm² | 220 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 16 MB (per module) |

| L3 Cache | 36 MB (shared) | 9 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Triple-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 228.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

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

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Adreno X2-90 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2025-01-12 | 2026-04-05 |

| Launch MSRP | $384 | Not recorded |

| Part Number | SRQAXQ5ZG | X2E94100 |

The Intel part launches with an MSRP of $384, while the Qualcomm part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports distinct conclusions for each processor based on what is available in the database.

The Intel Core 7 251TE is the only one of the two with measurable benchmark results. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25518 and single-core score of 3602, combined with a Passmark multi-thread score of 30022, establish a clear performance baseline. The 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 41650 place it within 0.6% of four closely matched rivals, all of which are Intel processors. The 24-core, 32-thread configuration with 36 MB of L3 cache and 5.40 GHz boost clock suits workloads that scale across many threads. The desktop market segment, 45 W TDP, and ECC memory support indicate a processor aimed at workstation or high-end desktop applications.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 lacks any benchmark data in the database, making direct performance claims impossible. Its 18 cores and 18 threads at a 4.45 GHz base clock with a 4.70 GHz boost clock suggest a design prioritizing sustained high-frequency operation over boost headroom. The 3 nm TSMC process, 228.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth via triple-channel LPDDR5X, and mobile market segment point to a power-efficient mobile platform. The absence of ECC support and the 12-lane PCIe Gen 5 configuration further differentiate it as a mobile-first design.

For users selecting between these two, the Intel Core 7 251TE is the only option with verified performance data. The database shows no benchmark results for the Qualcomm part, so any performance comparison would lack empirical support. The Intel part also offers more cores, more threads, a larger L3 cache, ECC support, and a higher boost clock. The Qualcomm part counters with a smaller process node, higher base clock, triple-channel memory with greater bandwidth, and a mobile form factor. Each processor serves a different market segment: the Intel part for desktop systems with heavy multi-threaded workloads, the Qualcomm part for mobile devices where the 3 nm process and LPDDR5X memory support could matter more than raw multi-core throughput. The data does not support a single winner across all criteria, as the two processors are engineered for different use cases with different architectural priorities.