Intel Core 7 253PQE vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The comparison between the Intel Core 7 253PQE and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 is heavily one-sided in the recorded data. The Intel part has a full suite of benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark tests, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The absence of measurements for the Snapdragon means no direct head-to-head deltas can be calculated from the data.

The Intel Core 7 253PQE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31390 and a single-core score of 4431. In Cinebench R20, it records 13183 multi-core and 1861 single-core. The Cinebench R15 results show 3163 multi-core and 446 single-core. PassMark results for the Intel chip include a multi-thread score of 41656, single-thread score of 4389, integer math at 137795, floating point math at 105279, data compression at 487335, data encryption at 25515, extended instructions at 32390, find prime numbers at 206, physics at 2970, and random string sorting at 54222.

The Intel Core 7 253PQE holds an average benchmark score of 55919 and sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-14900HX with an average score of 56004 and a delta of -0.2%, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 at 56273 with -0.6%, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 at 56306 with -0.7%, and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX at 56555 with -1.1%. These deltas indicate the Intel Core 7 253PQE trails each of these four processors by less than 1.1%, making it effectively competitive with those high-end parts.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits in the 50th percentile, with no nearest rivals listed. This means the database contains no performance measurements for this processor, so no numerical comparison of its computational output can be made against the Intel chip.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 253PQE 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 foundry. The silicon packs 10 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. Cache is organized as 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. The chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It includes ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes. Integrated graphics come from UHD Graphics 770. The thermal design power is 125 W. It uses Intel Socket 1700, and its market segment is Desktop. The release date is 2026-03-08 and it carries a launch MSRP of $409.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Elite) generation. It is built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. The chip has 12 cores and 12 threads, meaning it lacks simultaneous multithreading. Base clock is 3.40 GHz and boost clock is 4.00 GHz. Cache is organized as 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support is limited to LPDDR5X across a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. PCIe is Gen 4 with 12 CPU-only lanes. Integrated graphics come from Adreno X1-85. The thermal design power is 35 W, substantially lower than the Intel part. It uses Qualcomm BGA 2073, and its market segment is Mobile. The release date is 2024-04-23.

The process node difference is significant: Intel uses 10 nm while Qualcomm uses 4 nm at TSMC. The Snapdragon has more physical cores (12 versus 10) but fewer threads (12 versus 20) because it does not implement SMT. The Intel chip has a much higher boost clock at 5.70 GHz versus 4.00 GHz, and a slightly higher base clock at 3.50 GHz versus 3.40 GHz. The L3 cache favors Intel at 33 MB shared versus 6 MB shared, though the Snapdragon's L2 is larger at 12 MB per module versus 2 MB per core, and its L1 is larger at 288 KB per core versus 80 KB per core. Memory bandwidth favors the Snapdragon at 135.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. The TDP difference is stark: 125 W for Intel versus 35 W for Qualcomm, reflecting their different market segments of Desktop versus Mobile.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the only one of the two with recorded performance measurements. Its average benchmark score of 55919 places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no recorded average score and sits at the 50th percentile. Anyone needing verified multi-threaded and single-threaded performance metrics should look at the Intel part, which also offers 20 threads versus 12, a boost clock of 5.70 GHz versus 4.00 GHz, and ECC memory support that the Snapdragon lacks.

The Snapdragon's advantages in the specification data are its 4 nm process node, higher memory bandwidth at 135.2 GB/s, lower TDP of 35 W, mobile form factor, and larger per-core L1 and per-module L2 caches. The 50th percentile ranking without any benchmark scores means the database offers no evidence of its real-world performance. The Intel chip is the only part with measured results, so the verdict from recorded data is that the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the benchmark-verified option, while the Snapdragon remains an unmeasured mobile part.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core 7 253PQE | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 |

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

| Cores | 10 | 12 |

| Threads | 20 | 12 |

| Base clock | 3.50 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.70 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 125 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Oryon |

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

| Process node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

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

| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 12 MB (per module) |

| L3 cache | 33 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

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

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

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

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Adreno X1-85 |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-04-23 |

| Launch MSRP | $409 | None |

| Manufacturer | Intel | Unknown |

| Part number | SA4QA | X1E80100 |

| Average benchmark score | 55919 | 0 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 91 | 50 |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has 12 cores, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores. However, Intel offers 20 threads versus 12 threads, because the Snapdragon does not support simultaneous multithreading.

Q: How do their clock speeds compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has an average benchmark score of 55919, placing it in the 91st percentile. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits in the 50th percentile.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 7 253PQE supports ECC memory, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 does not.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 supports LPDDR5X memory only.

Q: What are their market segments?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE is a Desktop processor with a TDP of 125 W. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 is a Mobile processor with a TDP of 35 W.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins in every measured benchmark category, since the Snapdragon has no recorded benchmark scores. The Intel chip delivers 31390 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4431 in single-core, along with 13183 in Cinebench R20 multi-core and 1861 in single-core. PassMark results show 41656 multi-thread and 4389 single-thread. The Intel part also wins on thread count (20 versus 12), boost clock (5.70 GHz versus 4.00 GHz), L3 cache (33 MB versus 6 MB), ECC support, PCIe generation (Gen 5 versus Gen 4), and launch MSRP availability at $409.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 wins on physical core count (12 versus 10), process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), memory bandwidth (135.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s), power efficiency with a TDP of 35 W versus 125 W, L1 cache per core (288 KB versus 80 KB), L2 cache per module (12 MB versus 2 MB), and its mobile form factor with Qualcomm BGA 2073. The Snapdragon also has a larger per-core L1 and per-module L2, though its total L3 is smaller. For workloads that prioritize power efficiency, mobile integration, and higher memory bandwidth, the Snapdragon's specifications point to advantages, but the database contains no performance data to confirm them. For any workload where verified multi-threaded or single-threaded performance is required, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the only part with measurements to support a selection.