Intel Core 7 253PE vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 Comparison

The Intel Core 7 253PE and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 appear in the database with very different amounts of evidence. Intel has a full benchmark profile, an average score of 40557, and an 87th percentile ranking. Qualcomm has no benchmark entries, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking. The head-to-head list is empty, so the comparison is defined by Intel's measured results and Qualcomm's architectural specifications.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark list is empty. The database records zero wins for each side. No shared test exists where both processors produced a score. The Intel Core 7 253PE has a complete standalone benchmark profile; the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no benchmark entries at all.

Intel's average benchmark score is 40557, placing it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are all close: Intel Core 5 223PE at 40585 (-0.1%), Intel Core Ultra X7 368H at 40518 (+0.1%), Intel Xeon 6357P at 40630 (-0.2%), and AMD Ryzen 9 7940H at 40431 (+0.3%). The Qualcomm part has an average benchmark score of 0 and no nearest rivals.

The recorded wins are one-sided because only one side has scores. Intel's multi-thread results include Cinebench R23 multicore 24880, Cinebench R20 multicore 10449, Cinebench R15 multicore 2507, and PassMark multithread 29271. Single-thread results are Cinebench R23 singlecore 3512, Cinebench R20 singlecore 1475, Cinebench R15 singlecore 354, and PassMark single thread 3955. PassMark specialty tests add data compression 339133, integer math 114158, floating point math 80870, random string sorting 32777, extended instructions 21806, encryption 18385, physics 1845, and find prime numbers 138. Qualcomm has no scores in any of these tests. The absence of Qualcomm scores does not mean it fails; it means the database cannot quantify its performance.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 253PE is a 10-core desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is a 12-core mobile part on Qualcomm BGA 2343. Intel uses a 10 nm process at its own foundry; Qualcomm uses a 3 nm process at TSMC. Intel's die size is not recorded, while Qualcomm's die is 220 mm². Intel's codename is Bartlett Lake, and Qualcomm's codename is Glymur. Intel's generation is listed as Core 7 (Bartlett Lake); Qualcomm's generation is Snapdragon X2 (Elite).

Intel has 10 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 and a boost clock of 5.50. Qualcomm has 12 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 4.00 and no recorded boost clock. Intel's TDP is 65; Qualcomm's TDP is not recorded. Intel's L1 cache is 80 KB per core, L2 cache is 2 MB per core, and L3 cache is 33 MB shared. Qualcomm's L1 cache is 288 KB per core and L2 cache is 16 MB shared, with no L3 recorded.

Memory support also separates them. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus at 89.6 GB/s, with ECC memory. Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus at 152.4 GB/s, without ECC. Both use PCIe Gen 5, but Intel exposes 16 CPU lanes and Qualcomm exposes 12. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 on Intel and Adreno X2-85 on Qualcomm. Intel is a desktop part released on 2026-03-08, with a launch MSRP of $384. Qualcomm is a mobile part released on 2026-04-05. The database lists the Qualcomm part's manufacturer as Unknown.

FAQ

Q: Is there any direct benchmark comparison between the Intel Core 7 253PE and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100?

A: No. The head-to-head benchmark list is empty, and both win counters are 0. The Intel part has standalone scores, while the Qualcomm part has no recorded benchmark entries.

Q: What is the Intel part's highest recorded raw score?

A: The largest number in its benchmark profile is PassMark data compression at 339133. It also records PassMark integer math at 114158 and floating point math at 80870.

Q: Does the Qualcomm part have an average benchmark score?

A: Yes, the database records its average benchmark score as 0. Its percentile vs all CPUs is 50, but no individual benchmark scores are listed.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 does not.

Q: How do memory support and bandwidth differ?

A: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X with 152.4 GB/s bandwidth. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: Intel has 10 cores and 20 threads. Qualcomm has 12 cores and 12 threads.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core 7 253PE | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 |

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

| Manufacturer | Intel | Unknown |

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

| Cores | 10 | 12 |

| Threads | 20 | 12 |

| Base clock | 2.50 | 4.00 |

| Boost clock | 5.50 | Not recorded |

| TDP | 65 | Not recorded |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Qualcomm BGA 2343 |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Glymur |

| Die size | Not recorded | 220 mm² |

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

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

| L3 cache | 33 MB (shared) | Not recorded |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 152.4 GB/s |

| ECC memory | True | False |

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

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Adreno X2-85 |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2026-03-08 | 2026-04-05 |

| Part number | SA4QE | X2E78100 |

| Average benchmark score | 40557 | 0 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 87 | 50 |

Where Each One Wins

Because the head-to-head list is empty, the win counts are 0 for both parts. Still, the recorded data splits along clear lines. Intel wins in every measured benchmark category, because it is the only part with measured scores. The largest raw score in the Intel profile is PassMark data compression at 339133. Intel also records strong multi-thread results: Cinebench R23 multicore 24880, Cinebench R20 multicore 10449, Cinebench R15 multicore 2507, and PassMark multithread 29271. Single-thread results are Cinebench R23 singlecore 3512, Cinebench R20 singlecore 1475, Cinebench R15 singlecore 354, and PassMark single thread 3955. Other PassMark scores include integer math 114158, floating point math 80870, random string sorting 32777, extended instructions 21806, encryption 18385, physics 1845, and find prime numbers 138. Qualcomm has no entries in any of these tests, so the database cannot assign it a workload win.

On specifications, Qualcomm leads in several areas. It has 12 cores to Intel's 10, a base clock of 4.00 versus 2.50, a 3 nm process versus 10 nm, 288 KB L1 per core versus 80 KB, 16 MB shared L2 versus 2 MB per core, and 152.4 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 89.6 GB/s. Intel leads in threads (20 versus 12), boost clock (5.50 versus no recorded boost), L3 cache (33 MB shared versus no recorded L3), PCIe lanes (16 versus 12), and ECC support. These specification leads do not translate into benchmark wins for Qualcomm because no Qualcomm benchmark data exists.

The Verdict

The recorded data says the Intel Core 7 253PE is the only part in this comparison with measured performance evidence. Its average benchmark score of 40557 and 87th percentile ranking place it near the Intel Core 5 223PE, Intel Core Ultra X7 368H, Intel Xeon 6357P, and AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, all within 0.3% in the database. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has an average benchmark score of 0, a 50th percentile ranking, and no benchmark entries. For any use case that depends on Cinebench or PassMark scores, the Intel part is the only one the database can support. For a mobile-oriented part with a 3 nm process, 12 cores, and LPDDR5X support, the Qualcomm part remains a specification-defined option without measured performance in this database. The data does not support a performance verdict for the Qualcomm part.