Intel Core 7 350 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 350 is the only chip in this comparison with recorded benchmark data. It posts strong scores across a range of workloads, with a 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score sits at 17,779, which places it within a tight cluster of rivals: it trails the Intel Core 5 120U by 0.7%, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT by 0.6%, and the Intel Core 5 221TE by 0.5%, while leading the AMD EPYC 9374F by 0.5%.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. Its percentile ranking of 50 is derived from its hardware profile rather than measured results. This means the data cannot confirm any direct wins for the Snapdragon in practical workloads. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and neither chip records a win in the win counters.

For use-case segmentation, the Intel chip clearly dominates any workload that appears in the benchmark suite. It shows particular strength in data compression with a PassMark score of 143,123, and in floating-point math at 42,809. Single-thread performance is also competitive, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,046 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4,100. The Qualcomm part, lacking any measured scores, cannot be mapped to specific workload strengths from the data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply at the architectural level. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation. It packs 6 cores and 6 threads, with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses the Glymur codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation. It features 18 cores and 18 threads, with a base clock of 4.45 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Both chips are built on a 3 nm process, but they use different foundries. Intel fabricates its part in-house, while Qualcomm uses TSMC. The Snapdragon has a stated die size of 220 mm²; the Intel die size is not recorded.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Intel chip provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon offers 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and 9 MB of shared L3. This gives the Qualcomm part a larger total cache footprint, though the per-module L2 arrangement differs from Intel's per-core setup.

Memory support also separates the two. Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel memory bus, yielding 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. Qualcomm supports only LPDDR5X, but over a triple-channel bus, delivering 228.6 GB/s. That is nearly four times the bandwidth of the Intel part, a substantial advantage for memory-intensive tasks.

PCIe connectivity likewise favors Qualcomm. The Snapdragon offers Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while Qualcomm uses Adreno X2-90. Neither chip supports ECC memory, and both are locked multipliers aimed at the mobile segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Since the database contains no head-to-head benchmark results between these two chips, the comparison relies on the Intel part's standalone scores and the Qualcomm part's absence of data. The Intel Core 7 350 records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 8,030 and a single-core score of 2,046. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5,373 multi-core and 758 single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 1,220 multi-core and 292 single-core.

PassMark results for the Intel chip cover a broader range. Integer math scores 33,734, floating-point math scores 42,809, and extended instructions score 12,045. Data encryption reaches 10,933, while data compression hits 143,123. Prime number finding scores 107, random string sorting scores 17,238, multithread scores 15,170, physics scores 1,173, and single-thread scores 4,100.

These numbers place the Intel chip in the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals all sit within a 1.2% spread: the AMD EPYC 9374F is 0.5% behind, while the Intel Core 5 221TE, AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, and Intel Core 5 120U are 0.5%, 0.6%, and 0.7% ahead, respectively. This indicates a tightly competitive performance band rather than a clear outlier.

The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has zero benchmark entries. Its 50th percentile ranking is a default placement, not a measured outcome. With no scores to compare, the database cannot establish any head-to-head deltas between the two processors.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to one clear conclusion: the Intel Core 7 350 has measurable performance, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 does not. Anyone choosing between these two based on the database must rely on the Intel chip's benchmark results, which show a capable mobile processor with a 71st percentile standing.

The Snapdragon's hardware profile suggests potential advantages in raw core count, memory bandwidth, and PCIe connectivity. It offers 18 cores versus 6, triple-channel memory at 228.6 GB/s versus single-channel at 59.7 GB/s, and PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes versus Gen 4 with 6 lanes. But none of these translate into measured scores in the database.

For workloads that appear in the benchmark suite, the Intel chip delivers solid results across compression, encryption, math operations, and single-thread tasks. Its nearest rivals are all within a percentage point or less, confirming that its performance is consistent with a well-established tier of processors.

The Qualcomm part remains an unknown quantity in measured terms. Its specifications are impressive on paper, but the database holds no evidence of its real-world performance. Buyers who prioritize verified results will find those only on the Intel side. Buyers who value architectural specifications such as higher core counts, wider memory buses, and faster PCIe may prefer the Snapdragon, but they must accept the absence of benchmark confirmation.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Snapdragon supports triple-channel LPDDR5X with 228.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip supports single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s.

Q: Does the Snapdragon have any benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the Snapdragon X2E-96-100. Its 50th percentile ranking is not based on measured results.

Q: What is the Intel chip's best single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 records a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,046 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4,100.

Q: Which chip has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Snapdragon has 9 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 6 MB of shared L3.

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: Both chips use a 3 nm process. Intel fabricates its part at its own foundry, while Qualcomm uses TSMC.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 18 |

| Threads | 6 | 18 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 4.45 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | Not recorded |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Qualcomm BGA 2343 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Glymur |

| Generation | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) | Snapdragon X2 (Elite) |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 220 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core) | 16 MB (per module) |

| L3 Cache | 6 MB (shared) | 9 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Single-channel | Triple-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | 228.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | Adreno X2-90 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2026-04-15 | 2026-04-05 |

| Launch MSRP | $469 | Not recorded |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | SAE3F | X2E96100 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 71 | 50 |

| Avg Benchmark Score | 17,779 | 0 |