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

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PQE is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark results. The database contains a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark scores for the Intel part, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no rival comparisons. Every measurable performance win therefore belongs to the Intel Core 7 253PQE by default, but the data gap itself is the more meaningful finding.

The Intel chip posts its strongest relative results in multi-threaded workloads. Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 31,390 points, Cinebench R20 multicore hits 13,183, and Cinebench R15 multicore lands at 3,163. PassMark multithread adds 41,656 points. These figures place the Intel processor at the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 55,919 sits within 1.1% of four near rivals: the Intel Core i9-14900HX (56,004, 0.2% ahead), AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 (56,273, 0.6% ahead), AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 (56,306, 0.7% ahead), and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX (56,555, 1.1% ahead). The Intel part trails all four by small margins, but the deltas are narrow enough that workload-specific tests could flip the ranking.

Single-thread performance is also a strength. Cinebench R23 single-core scores 4,431, R20 single-core reaches 1,861, and R15 single-core posts 446. PassMark single-thread adds 4,389. These results confirm that the Core 7 253PQE handles lightly threaded tasks with headroom, which matters for applications that scale poorly across cores.

The PassMark suite reveals workload-specific behavior. Data compression scores 487,335, a figure far above the chip's other PassMark integer workloads. Integer math posts 137,795, floating point math reaches 105,279, and extended instructions hit 32,390. Random string sorting records 54,222, while data encryption manages 25,515. The find prime numbers test produces 206, and physics reaches 2,970. The compression result stands out as the dominant specialist score.

For the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100, the database records zero benchmark scores and a 50th percentile ranking with an average score of 0. Its nearest rivals list is empty. No head-to-head benchmark entries exist for either chip. The Qualcomm part cannot be assigned wins in any measured category because no measurements exist for it.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 generation. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process node at Intel as the foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 uses the Glymur codename, belongs to the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation, and is fabricated on TSMC's 3 nm node with a 220 mm² die size. TSMC's 3 nm process is denser and more power-efficient on paper, but the database does not provide transistor counts for either chip, so the practical impact cannot be quantified.

Core counts differ substantially. The Intel part has 10 cores and 20 threads, using Hyper-Threading-style simultaneous multithreading. The Qualcomm part has 12 cores and 12 threads, meaning one thread per core with no multithreading support. The Intel chip therefore presents more logical threads despite fewer physical cores. Base clocks are 3.50 GHz for Intel and 4.00 GHz for Qualcomm. The Intel part boosts to 5.70 GHz; the Qualcomm part has no recorded boost clock.

Cache hierarchies are arranged differently. The Intel chip uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Qualcomm chip uses 288 KB of L1 per core and 16 MB of shared L2, with no L3 listed. The per-core L1 advantage belongs to Qualcomm, while the shared cache story is mixed: Intel's L3 pool is large, but Qualcomm's L2 is shared across all 12 cores at 16 MB, versus Intel's per-core L2 design.

Memory support diverges sharply. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth and ECC memory enabled. The Qualcomm processor supports only LPDDR5X in dual-channel mode with 152.4 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC. The Qualcomm part delivers 69.6% more memory bandwidth than the Intel part, a significant edge for memory-bound work, though no benchmark data confirms how that translates into real performance.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Intel chip exposes Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Qualcomm chip provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes. Intel has four more CPU-attached lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Intel uses UHD Graphics 770, Qualcomm uses Adreno X2-85. The Intel part carries a 125 W TDP and uses Intel Socket 1700; the Qualcomm part has no recorded TDP and uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. The Intel chip is a desktop part; the Qualcomm chip is a mobile part. Both are active production parts, and both have locked multipliers.

The Intel processor launched on 2026-03-08 with a launch MSRP of $409. The Qualcomm processor has a release date of 2026-04-05 and no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Core 7 253PQE versus the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100. The Intel chip's individual scores, however, provide the only quantitative performance picture available. Cinebench R23 multicore delivers 31,390 points, which places the chip in the top tier of the database given its 91st percentile standing. The nearest rivals all hover around 56,000 average score, and the Intel chip's 55,919 average is within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-14900HX, 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470, and 1.1% of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX.

The compression workload is the single largest absolute score in the Intel results. PassMark data compression reaches 487,335, dwarfing the integer math result of 137,795 and the floating point math result of 105,279. The compression figure suggests the chip's cache and memory subsystem handle data-dense operations efficiently. The extended instructions score of 32,390 and random string sorting score of 54,222 reinforce this pattern.

Single-core results are consistent across suites. Cinebench R23 single-core at 4,431 aligns with PassMark single-thread at 4,389. The R20 single-core score of 1,861 and R15 single-core score of 446 follow the expected scaling pattern. These numbers indicate strong per-thread performance, though the Qualcomm chip's higher 4.00 GHz base clock suggests it could compete in single-thread scenarios, but no data confirms this.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no benchmark scores in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking and average score of 0 reflect the absence of recorded measurements, not a measured performance level. The 12-core, 12-thread configuration and 152.4 GB/s memory bandwidth imply capability, but the database cannot validate it.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 12 physical cores but only 12 threads, one per core. The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads, giving it eight more logical threads than the Qualcomm part.

Q: What is the Intel Core 7 253PQE's average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The Intel chip has an average benchmark score of 55,919 and sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900HX, averages 56,004, a 0.2% difference.

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 have any recorded benchmark results?

A: No. The database lists zero benchmark scores for the Qualcomm part, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking. Its nearest rivals list is empty.

Q: How do the memory subsystems compare?

A: The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC. The Qualcomm part supports LPDDR5X with 152.4 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. Qualcomm's bandwidth is 69.6% higher.

Q: What process nodes and foundries do the two chips use?

A: Intel uses its 10 nm node at Intel foundry. Qualcomm uses TSMC's 3 nm node, and the die measures 220 mm².

Q: What are the cache configurations?

A: Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. Qualcomm has 288 KB L1 per core and 16 MB shared L2, with no L3 listed.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports only one conclusion: the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the measured performer, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is an unmeasured one. The Intel chip's 91st percentile standing, average score of 55,919, and full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results give it a documented performance profile. The Qualcomm chip's empty benchmark list means no recorded evidence of its capabilities exists in the database.

The Intel part suits workloads that benefit from high thread counts and strong single-core speed. Its 20 threads, 5.70 GHz boost clock, and 33 MB of shared L3 support both heavily threaded rendering and responsive single-threaded applications. The compression score of 487,335 indicates particular strength in data-dense tasks. The 125 W TDP and desktop socket position it as a stationary, high-throughput component.

The Qualcomm part offers architectural advantages that the data cannot confirm. Its 12 cores at 4.00 GHz base, 152.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, and 3 nm TSMC process are promising on paper. The mobile BGA socket and LPDDR5X memory support suggest a low-power, high-bandwidth design. But without benchmark entries, the database cannot verify whether those specifications translate into competitive performance.

Users who need verified results should select the Intel Core 7 253PQE. Those considering the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 must wait for benchmark data to populate the database before making a data-driven choice.