Intel Core 7 350 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the Intel Core 7 350 shows a complete set of benchmark scores, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means the head-to-head comparison is fundamentally one-sided: the Intel part has measurable performance data across multiple test suites, whereas the Qualcomm part has zero recorded results.

The Intel Core 7 350 delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 8030 and a single-core score of 2046. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5373 multicore and 758 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 1220 multicore and 292 single-core. These scores place the processor in the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database.

PassMark results for the Intel part are extensive. The multithread score is 15170, and the single-thread score is 4100. Integer math performance reaches 33734, while floating-point math hits 42809. Data compression scores 143123, and data encryption scores 10933. Extended instructions produce 12045, and random string sorting yields 17238. Physics testing gives 1173, and find prime numbers scores 107.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 7 350 is 17779. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core 5 221TE with an average score of 17860, the AMD EPYC 9374F at 17693, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891, and the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898. The Intel Core 7 350 trails the Core 5 221TE by 0.5 percent, leads the EPYC 9374F by 0.5 percent, trails the Ryzen 5 3600XT by 0.6 percent, and trails the Core 5 120U by 0.7 percent.

Since the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no benchmark scores, no direct head-to-head wins can be established for it. The Intel part effectively holds all measurable wins by default, though the comparison is incomplete without data for the Qualcomm chip.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and use different process nodes. The Intel Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm process fabricated by Intel itself. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses a 4 nm process fabricated by TSMC. This gives Intel a process node advantage in terms of lithography size.

Intel's chip is codenamed Wildcat Lake and belongs to the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation. Qualcomm's chip is codenamed Oryon and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Elite) generation. The Intel part features 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Qualcomm part features 12 cores and 12 threads. Neither processor supports simultaneous multithreading, as core counts equal thread counts for both.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Intel Core 7 350 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm part has more L1 and L2 cache per core, while both share the same L3 capacity.

Clock speeds show a different tradeoff. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Qualcomm part has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Qualcomm starts from a much higher base frequency, but Intel reaches a higher peak boost frequency.

Thermal design power differs significantly. The Intel Core 7 350 has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a TDP of 35 watts. This means the Qualcomm chip consumes more power by specification, though the Intel chip has a lower rated thermal envelope.

Memory support and bandwidth differ. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Qualcomm part supports LPDDR5X memory only, with a dual-channel memory bus and 135.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Qualcomm's memory bandwidth is more than double the Intel part's figure, and its dual-channel configuration provides a wider data path.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Intel Core 7 350 offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 offers Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Qualcomm provides double the PCIe lane count.

Integrated graphics are distinct. The Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Qualcomm part uses the Adreno X1-85. No benchmark data exists for either integrated GPU in the database.

Sockets are incompatible: Intel uses BGA 1516, while Qualcomm uses BGA 2073. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part carries the part number SAE3F, and the Qualcomm part carries the part number X1E80100.

The Intel Core 7 350 was released on April 15, 2026, and has a launch MSRP of $469. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 was released on April 23, 2024, and has no launch MSRP listed in the database. Both parts are currently marked as Active in production status.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in every measured benchmark category because the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no recorded scores. The Intel chip's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 8030 and single-core score of 2046 indicate balanced performance across both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The R20 scores of 5373 multicore and 758 single-core reinforce this pattern.

PassMark results show particular strengths. The data compression score of 143123 suggests strong performance in file archiving and compression workloads. The integer math score of 33734 and floating-point math score of 42809 indicate solid general-purpose arithmetic performance. The encryption score of 10933 and extended instructions score of 12045 show capable cryptographic and SIMD workload handling.

The Intel part's multithread score of 15170 and single-thread score of 4100 suggest it handles both multi-threaded applications and single-threaded tasks without a major deficit in either direction. The physics score of 1173 and prime number finding score of 107 complete the picture of a well-rounded mobile processor.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no recorded wins because no benchmark data exists. Its architectural specifications, however, suggest potential advantages in specific areas. The dual-channel memory bus with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth could benefit memory-intensive workloads, and the 12-core configuration with 12 MB of L2 cache per module could help in heavily parallel scenarios. But without measured scores, these remain theoretical advantages only.

The 71st percentile ranking for the Intel Core 7 350 places it above half the CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals cluster tightly around its average score of 17779, with deltas ranging from negative 0.7 percent to positive 0.5 percent. This indicates the Intel part sits in a competitive performance band, neither dominating nor being dominated by similar processors.

The Qualcomm chip's 50th percentile ranking, combined with an average benchmark score of zero, reflects the absence of data rather than a measured performance level. The percentile figure appears in the database, but it does not correspond to any actual benchmark results.

The Verdict

Based strictly on recorded data, the Intel Core 7 350 is the only processor with measurable performance. It delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 8030 and a single-core score of 2046, along with a PassMark multithread score of 15170 and single-thread score of 4100. Its average benchmark score of 17779 places it at the 71st percentile among all CPUs.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is zero, and its nearest rivals list is empty. This makes a performance-based verdict impossible for the Qualcomm part. The data cannot confirm any advantage for it, regardless of its architectural specifications.

For users prioritizing measured performance, the Intel Core 7 350 is the clear choice from the available data. Its benchmark scores span multiple test suites and show consistent results across Cinebench and PassMark workloads. The processor's 6-core, 6-thread configuration with a 4.80 GHz boost clock delivers concrete, verifiable performance figures.

For users considering the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100, the database contains no performance evidence to support a selection. The chip's 12 cores, 12 threads, 3.40 GHz base clock, and 4.00 GHz boost clock are specification data, not measured results. Its 35 watt TDP and 12 MB L2 cache per module are architectural facts, but they do not translate into benchmark scores.

The Intel part's launch MSRP of $469 provides a reference point, while the Qualcomm part has no listed launch MSRP. The Intel chip's release date of April 15, 2026 is later than the Qualcomm chip's April 23, 2024 release date, but release timing does not affect performance.

The verdict from the data is straightforward: the Intel Core 7 350 has measurable performance across all recorded benchmarks, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has none. Any performance-based decision must favor the Intel part, because the Qualcomm part cannot be evaluated without benchmark data.

FAQ

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no recorded benchmark scores. Its average benchmark score is listed as zero, and its nearest rivals list is empty.

Q: What is the Cinebench R23 multicore score for the Intel Core 7 350?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 scores 8030 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2046 in Cinebench R23 single-core.

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

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has an average benchmark score of 17779. It trails the Intel Core 5 221TE by 0.5 percent, trails the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT by 0.6 percent, trails the Intel Core 5 120U by 0.7 percent, and leads the AMD EPYC 9374F by 0.5 percent.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 supports 59.7 GB/s of memory bandwidth with a single-channel memory bus. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 supports 135.2 GB/s with a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What are the process nodes for these two processors?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm process from Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has a launch MSRP of $469. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no launch MSRP listed in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 6 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Oryon |

| Generation | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) | Snapdragon X (Elite) |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L1 Cache | 192 KB (per core) | 288 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core) | 12 MB (per module) |

| L3 Cache | 6 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | 135.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | Adreno X1-85 |

| Release Date | April 15, 2026 | April 23, 2024 |

| Launch MSRP | $469 | None listed |

| Part Number | SAE3F | X1E80100 |

| ECC Memory | No | No |

| Unlocked Multiplier | No | No |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |

| Production Status | Active | Active |