Intel Core 7 350 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the Intel Core 7 350 versus the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100. The Intel processor has a full set of recorded scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests, while the Qualcomm part has no benchmark entries at all. This absence of comparative data means any direct numerical comparison between the two is impossible from the recorded measurements.

What the database does show is the Intel Core 7 350's absolute performance profile. In Cinebench R23, it scores 8030 in multi-core and 2046 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 5373 multi-core and 758 single-core. The R15 results are 1220 multi-core and 292 single-core. These numbers place the Intel part at the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Passmark results for the Intel Core 7 350 include a multithread score of 15170, a single-thread score of 4100, integer math at 33734, floating point math at 42809, and data compression at 143123. The extended instructions score is 12045, data encryption is 10933, and random string sorting is 17238. Physics and prime number finding score 1173 and 107 respectively. The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 17779.

Since the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has no benchmark scores recorded in the database, its percentile ranking of 50 and average score of 0 reflect a lack of measurements rather than actual performance. The Intel Core 7 350's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core 5 221TE with an average score of 17860 (0.5% below the Core 7 350), the AMD EPYC 9374F at 17693 (0.5% above), the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 (0.6% below), and the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898 (0.7% below). These deltas show the Core 7 350 sits in a tight cluster with those four processors, all within roughly one percent of each other in average score.

FAQ

Q: Why does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 have no benchmark scores in the database?

A: The database records no benchmark entries for the Qualcomm part. Its percentile ranking of 50 and average benchmark score of 0 are derived from the absence of measured results, not from tested performance.

Q: What is the Intel Core 7 350's strongest recorded benchmark result?

A: The highest absolute score is in Passmark data compression at 143123. The next largest values are Cinebench R23 multi-core at 8030 and Cinebench R20 multi-core at 5373.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 350 compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The AMD EPYC 9374F is 0.5% ahead, while the Intel Core 5 221TE is 0.5% behind, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is 0.6% behind, and the Intel Core 5 120U is 0.7% behind. The Core 7 350's average of 17779 is within one percent of all four.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 supports 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel memory bus. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 supports 135.2 GB/s over a dual-channel memory bus. Both support LPDDR5X memory, with the Intel part also supporting DDR5.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What process node does each processor use?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm process from Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 350 is built on a 3 nm process at Intel's foundry, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel part carries the codename Wildcat Lake and belongs to the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation. The Qualcomm part uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Elite) generation.

Core counts differ substantially. The Intel processor has 6 cores and 6 threads, indicating no hyperthreading. The Qualcomm processor has 12 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part's L1 cache is 192 KB per core, L2 is 2.5 MB per core, and L3 is 6 MB shared. The Qualcomm part's L1 is 288 KB per core, L2 is 12 MB per module, and L3 is also 6 MB shared. Both have non-configurable L3 sizes.

The Intel Core 7 350 integrates Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 integrates Adreno X1-85 graphics. Both are mobile segments with active production status. The Intel part has a single-channel memory bus, while the Qualcomm part has a dual-channel bus. PCIe support differs: the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only), the Qualcomm part provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

Base clocks are very different. The Intel part runs at 1.50 GHz base with a 4.80 GHz boost. The Qualcomm part runs at 3.40 GHz base with no boost clock recorded. TDP also differs: 15 W for Intel versus 35 W for Qualcomm. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores versus 12 cores for the Qualcomm part. Thread counts match core counts at 6 and 12 respectively. Base clock is 1.50 GHz for Intel and 3.40 GHz for Qualcomm. The Intel part has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the Qualcomm part has no recorded boost clock.

TDP is 15 W for Intel and 35 W for Qualcomm. Sockets differ: Intel uses BGA 1516, Qualcomm uses BGA 2073. Process node is 3 nm for Intel and 4 nm for Qualcomm. Foundries are Intel and TSMC respectively. L1 cache is 192 KB per core for Intel versus 288 KB per core for Qualcomm. L2 cache is 2.5 MB per core for Intel versus 12 MB per module for Qualcomm.

Memory support: Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Qualcomm supports only LPDDR5X. Memory bus is single-channel for Intel and dual-channel for Qualcomm. Memory bandwidth is 59.7 GB/s for Intel and 135.2 GB/s for Qualcomm. PCIe is Gen 4 with 6 lanes for Intel and Gen 4 with 12 lanes for Qualcomm. Integrated graphics differ: Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) versus Adreno X1-85.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $469. The Qualcomm part has no launch MSRP recorded. Release dates differ: Intel is 2026-04-15, Qualcomm is 2024-04-23. Part numbers are SAE3F for Intel and X1E78100 for Qualcomm. Both have ECC memory disabled and both are in active production. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear split in use cases. The Intel Core 7 350 delivers measured performance across a full benchmark suite, with an average score of 17779 and a 71st percentile ranking. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has no benchmark scores in the database, so its capabilities cannot be quantified from these measurements.

The Intel part's 6-core, 6-thread configuration with a 4.80 GHz boost clock and 15 W TDP positions it for efficiency-sensitive mobile workloads. Its 3 nm process from Intel and single-channel memory at 59.7 GB/s indicate a design focused on lower power envelopes. The 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs shows it outperforms roughly seven in ten processors in the database.

The Qualcomm part's 12-core, 12-thread configuration with a 3.40 GHz base clock and 35 W TDP positions it for higher sustained throughput. Its dual-channel memory at 135.2 GB/s more than doubles the Intel part's memory bandwidth. The 4 nm TSMC process and larger L2 cache (12 MB per module versus 2.5 MB per core) suggest a different performance orientation.

The absence of Qualcomm benchmark data means the database cannot confirm which processor wins in any specific test. The Intel Core 7 350 has recorded wins in every benchmark category where data exists. The Qualcomm part has no recorded wins because no measurements exist. Any performance comparison between the two relies entirely on the Intel side's results.

The launch MSRP of $469 for the Intel part appears once in the record. The Qualcomm part has no launch price recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not a differentiator.

Where Each One Wins

From the available data, the Intel Core 7 350 wins in every measurable benchmark category because it is the only one with recorded scores. Its single-thread performance of 4100 in Passmark and 2046 in Cinebench R23 indicates strong per-core capability. The 4.80 GHz boost clock supports this single-thread orientation.

The Intel part also wins in efficiency-oriented metrics. Its 15 W TDP is less than half the Qualcomm part's 35 W TDP. The 3 nm process node is smaller than the 4 nm node used by Qualcomm. The single-channel memory bus at 59.7 GB/s draws less bandwidth but also less power.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has structural advantages that cannot be confirmed through benchmark scores. Its 12 cores and 12 threads double the Intel part's thread count. Its memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s is more than double the Intel part's 59.7 GB/s. The dual-channel memory bus and 12 MB per module L2 cache indicate a design built for data-heavy workloads.

The Qualcomm part's 3.40 GHz base clock is substantially higher than the Intel part's 1.50 GHz base clock. This suggests the Qualcomm part maintains higher minimum performance under sustained load. The Intel part's boost clock of 4.80 GHz exceeds the Qualcomm part's base clock, but the Qualcomm part has no recorded boost clock to compare.

The database shows the Intel Core 7 350 at the 71st percentile among all CPUs. The Qualcomm part sits at the 50th percentile, but that figure derives from no benchmark data, not from tested performance. The Intel part's nearest rivals cluster within one percent of its average score, confirming it sits in a competitive mid-range position.

For workloads requiring single-thread responsiveness, the Intel part's recorded scores and high boost clock make it the only data-supported choice. For workloads requiring high memory bandwidth or many threads, the Qualcomm part's specifications suggest capability, but the database contains no measurements to confirm it. The verdict from the data: the Intel Core 7 350 is the only processor in this comparison with verified performance results.