Intel Core 7 350 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts differ between the Intel Core 7 350 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed ranges for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has a base clock of 4.45 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports a wider memory bus?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses a triple-channel memory bus and supports LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 350 uses a single-channel memory bus with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s.

Q: What is the difference in PCIe support?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 supports PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core 7 350 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has a shared 9 MB L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 350 has a shared 6 MB L3 cache.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: Both processors are built on a 3 nm process node. The Intel Core 7 350 is fabricated by Intel, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is fabricated by TSMC.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 350 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 represent fundamentally different architectural approaches. The Intel chip, codenamed Wildcat Lake, belongs to the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation. It uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by Intel itself. The Qualcomm chip, codenamed Glymur, is part of the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation and also uses a 3 nm process node, but it is fabricated by TSMC.

The most striking difference is the core count. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. This is a 3x difference in core count. The Intel chip has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Qualcomm chip has a much higher base clock of 4.45 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel chip boosts higher, but the Qualcomm chip maintains a much higher base frequency across all 18 cores.

Cache hierarchy differs substantially. The Intel Core 7 350 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 6 MB L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 16 MB of L2 cache per module, and a shared 9 MB L3 cache. The Qualcomm die size is 220 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Memory architecture also diverges sharply. The Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a single-channel bus and a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 supports only LPDDR5X memory, but uses a triple-channel bus with a bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s, which is nearly 4x higher. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe support differs as well. The Intel chip offers PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The Qualcomm chip offers PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only), doubling the lane count and using a newer generation.

Integrated graphics are different. The Intel Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses an Adreno X2-90 GPU.

Both processors are unlocked for multipliers? No, both have multiplierUnlocked set to false. Both target the mobile market segment and are production status Active. The Intel Core 7 350 was released on 2026-04-15, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 was released on 2026-04-05, ten days earlier.

The Verdict

The data shows two very different mobile processors aimed at different workloads. The Intel Core 7 350 has a much higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz compared to 4.70 GHz on the Qualcomm, and it has a higher single-thread benchmark score in the database. The Intel chip also has a launch MSRP of $469, while the Qualcomm chip has no recorded launch MSRP.

However, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has a massive core count advantage: 18 cores versus 6 cores. It also has a much higher base clock of 4.45 GHz versus 1.50 GHz, meaning all 18 cores run at high frequency simultaneously. The Qualcomm chip has triple-channel memory with 228.6 GB/s bandwidth, a 9 MB L3 cache, and PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes.

The Intel Core 7 350 is in the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17779. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is in the 50th percentile, but it has an average benchmark score of 0 because no benchmark scores are recorded for it in the database. This makes direct comparison difficult.

For single-thread-sensitive applications, the Intel Core 7 350 appears stronger based on its higher boost clock and recorded single-thread scores. For heavily threaded workloads, the Qualcomm chip promises more parallel throughput given its 18 cores, but without benchmark data, that advantage remains theoretical. The Intel chip is the only one with measured performance data, so buyers seeking verified performance should lean toward it.

Specification Differences

• Cores: Intel Core 7 350 has 6, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18
• Threads: Intel Core 7 350 has 6, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18
• Base clock: Intel Core 7 350 is 1.50 GHz, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is 4.45 GHz
• Boost clock: Intel Core 7 350 is 4.80 GHz, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is 4.70 GHz
• TDP: Intel Core 7 350 is 15, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is not recorded
• Socket: Intel Core 7 350 uses Intel BGA 1516, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses Qualcomm BGA 2343
• Codename: Intel Core 7 350 is Wildcat Lake, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is Glymur
• Foundry: Intel Core 7 350 uses Intel, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses TSMC
• Die size: Intel Core 7 350 is not recorded, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is 220 mm²
• L1 cache: Intel Core 7 350 has 192 KB per core, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 288 KB per core
• L2 cache: Intel Core 7 350 has 2.5 MB per core, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 16 MB per module
• L3 cache: Intel Core 7 350 has 6 MB shared, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 9 MB shared
• Memory support: Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 supports only LPDDR5X
• Memory bus: Intel Core 7 350 is single-channel, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is triple-channel
• Memory bandwidth: Intel Core 7 350 is 59.7 GB/s, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is 228.6 GB/s
• PCIe: Intel Core 7 350 is Gen 4 with 6 lanes, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is Gen 5 with 12 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Intel Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe), Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses Adreno X2-90
• Release date: Intel Core 7 350 is 2026-04-15, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is 2026-04-05
• Launch MSRP: Intel Core 7 350 is $469, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is not recorded
• Part number: Intel Core 7 350 is SAE3F, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is X2E94100

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark comparison between these two processors is limited because the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Intel Core 7 350 has 17 benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests.

The Intel Core 7 350 achieves 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. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1220 multicore and 292 single-core.

Passmark results for the Intel Core 7 350 include a single-thread score of 4100, a multithread score of 15170, and an average benchmark score of 17779. The Intel chip is in the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 7 350 provide context. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT has an average score of 17891, which is 0.6% higher than the Intel chip. The Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898, 0.7% higher. The Intel Core 5 221TE scores 17860, which is 0.5% higher than the Core 7 350. The AMD EPYC 9374F scores 17693, which is 0.5% lower. The Core 7 350 sits within a narrow band of less than 1% difference from all four nearest rivals, indicating very tight competition.

Since the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has zero recorded benchmarks, the head-to-head comparison cannot be quantified. The winsA and winsB fields are both 0 in the database. The Qualcomm chip's percentile rank of 50 places it below the Intel chip's 71st percentile, but this ranking is based on no actual benchmark data.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in every measurable category because it is the only processor with recorded benchmark data. Its single-thread performance is demonstrated by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2046 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4100. The high boost clock of 4.80 GHz supports strong single-thread behavior. The 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database confirms that it outperforms a majority of recorded processors.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 wins in architectural advantages that are not yet backed by benchmark scores. Its 18 cores and 18 threads provide 3x the parallelism of the Intel chip. The base clock of 4.45 GHz is nearly 3x higher than the Intel chip's 1.50 GHz base, meaning all cores can sustain high frequency under load. The triple-channel memory bus delivers 228.6 GB/s bandwidth, which is 3.8x higher than the Intel chip's 59.7 GB/s. The PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes doubles both the generation and lane count compared to the Intel chip's PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The L3 cache of 9 MB is 50% larger than the Intel chip's 6 MB, and the L2 cache of 16 MB per module dwarfs the Intel chip's 2.5 MB per core.

For workloads that depend on memory bandwidth, such as data compression or large dataset processing, the Qualcomm chip's triple-channel memory provides a substantial advantage on paper. For workloads that require high single-thread performance, the Intel chip's 4.80 GHz boost clock and recorded single-core scores indicate an edge. For heavily threaded workloads, the Qualcomm chip's 18 cores offer more theoretical parallel throughput, but the lack of benchmark data means this remains unverified.

The Intel Core 7 350 has a launch MSRP of $469, while the Qualcomm chip has no recorded price. The Intel chip is the only option with confirmed performance data, making it the safer choice for buyers who rely on measured results. The Qualcomm chip is the speculative option, offering superior specifications on paper but no confirmed benchmark performance in the database.