Intel Core 7 360 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete benchmark set for the Intel Core 7 360, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This makes direct numerical comparison impossible for most workloads. However, the Intel part's scores can be interpreted against its nearest rivals to establish its performance tier.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel Core 7 360 delivers a multicore score of 13634 and a singlecore score of 1924. The R20 run shows 5726 multicore and 808 singlecore. R15 results are 1374 multicore and 193 singlecore. These numbers place the chip firmly in the mainstream mobile segment. The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 18374, which puts it at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 7 360 are revealing. The Intel Core i3-13100 averages 18380, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core 5 330 scores 18345, which is 0.2 percent behind. The Intel Core i3-14100 sits at 18318, 0.3 percent lower. The Intel Core 3 305 scores 18302, 0.4 percent behind. These deltas are minuscule, indicating the Core 7 360 performs nearly identically to those four chips in aggregate.

PassMark results for the Intel part show strengths in specific workloads. Data compression scores 142877, data encryption 11164, extended instructions 12390, and find prime numbers 120. Floating point math reaches 44963, integer math 34238, multithread 15544, physics 1213, random string sorting 17636, and single thread 4274. The multithread score of 15544 indicates strong parallel throughput for a 6-core, 6-thread part.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has zero benchmark entries and an average score of 0. Its percentile rank is 50, which is the median position, but this comes from no recorded data rather than actual performance measurements. The database shows no head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors, and neither wins count is populated.

Because the Snapdragon lacks any benchmark data, the only quantitative comparison points are specification-level. The Intel chip's 72nd percentile versus the Snapdragon's 50th percentile suggests the Intel part occupies a higher performance tier, but this conclusion rests solely on the Intel chip's measured scores and the Snapdragon's placeholder percentile.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation line. It is built on Intel's 3 nm process node and manufactured at Intel's own foundry. The chip contains 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyperthreading. Base clock is 1.50 GHz, boost clock reaches 4.80 GHz. Thermal design power is 15 watts.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation. It is fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process node. The chip has 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clock is 3.40 GHz, boost clock reaches 4.00 GHz. Thermal design power is 30 watts.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Intel part provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm part offers 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon has a larger L1 allocation per core and a much larger L2 pool per module, while both share the same 6 MB L3.

Memory support also diverges. The Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a single-channel bus, yielding 59.7 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Snapdragon supports only LPDDR5X but uses a dual-channel bus, delivering 135.2 GB/s. That is more than double the Intel part's bandwidth.

PCIe connectivity differs. The Intel Core 7 360 provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU-only lanes. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 provides Gen 4 with 12 CPU-only lanes. Both lack ECC memory support. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

Integrated graphics differ. The Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Qualcomm part uses Adreno X1-45. The database does not record graphics benchmark scores for either.

Socket and packaging are distinct. Intel uses BGA 1516, Qualcomm uses BGA 2073. The Intel part's part number is SAE3E, the Qualcomm's is X1P46100. Release dates differ as well: the Intel chip launched on 2026-04-15, the Qualcomm on 2024-09-02. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $426, while the Qualcomm part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Intel part's process node is smaller at 3 nm versus 4 nm, but the Qualcomm part uses more cores and a higher base clock. The Intel chip compensates with a much higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz versus 4.00 GHz. Thermal design power favors the Intel part at 15 watts versus 30 watts, suggesting lower power draw under sustained loads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each chip?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 boosts to 4.80 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 boosts to 4.00 GHz.

Q: How does memory bandwidth compare between the two?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 delivers 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel bus. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 delivers 135.2 GB/s over a dual-channel bus.

Q: Which chip has a higher thermal design power?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a TDP of 30 watts. The Intel Core 7 360 has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Does the database contain any benchmark scores for the Snapdragon?

A: No. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has an empty benchmark list with an average score of 0. The Intel Core 7 360 has 17 recorded benchmark scores.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 uses a 3 nm process from Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two processors on measurement availability. The Intel Core 7 360 has extensive benchmark coverage, with scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark workloads. Its average score of 18374 places it at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded benchmarks, an average score of 0, and a percentile of 50 that reflects absence of data rather than measured performance.

For users selecting between these two, the Intel part offers verified performance numbers. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13634 and singlecore score of 1924 give a concrete baseline. The PassMark multithread score of 15544 and single thread score of 4274 confirm balanced throughput. The nearest rival data shows the Intel chip trades within 0.4 percent of the Core i3-13100, Core 5 330, Core i3-14100, and Core 3 305, meaning it performs in that established desktop-class tier.

The Snapdragon part cannot be evaluated on recorded performance because no scores exist. Its 8 cores and 8 threads, higher base clock of 3.40 GHz, and dual-channel memory with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth suggest potential in memory-heavy workloads, but the database does not confirm this. The 30-watt TDP indicates higher power draw than the Intel chip's 15 watts.

The Intel Core 7 360 is the only one of the two with measured results. Any purchase decision should weigh the Intel chip's verified benchmark standing against the Snapdragon's unmeasured specifications. The Intel part's 72nd percentile rank and its proximity to well-known rivals make it a data-backed choice. The Snapdragon's appeal rests entirely on its listed specifications, which the database does not substantiate with performance numbers.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 360 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 6 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 30 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Oryon |

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

| 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 |

| ECC Memory | No | No |

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

| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | Adreno X1-45 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2026-04-15 | 2024-09-02 |

| Launch MSRP | $426 | None recorded |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | SAE3E | X1P46100 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 72 | 50 |

| Avg Benchmark Score | 18374 | 0 |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 360 wins in every category where recorded measurements exist. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13634 and singlecore score of 1924 provide a verified performance baseline. The PassMark suite shows strong results in data compression at 142877, data encryption at 11164, floating point math at 44963, and integer math at 34238. The multithread score of 15544 and single thread score of 4274 confirm balanced scaling. The 72nd percentile ranking demonstrates the chip outperforms a majority of all CPUs in the database.

The Intel part also wins on power efficiency specifications. Its 15-watt TDP is half the Snapdragon's 30 watts. The smaller 3 nm process node from Intel suggests denser transistor packing than the Snapdragon's 4 nm TSMC node. The higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz gives the Intel chip a peak frequency advantage of 800 MHz over the Snapdragon's 4.00 GHz.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 wins on core count, with 8 cores versus 6. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz is substantially higher than the Intel chip's 1.50 GHz, which could benefit latency-sensitive tasks that do not scale with boost behavior. The dual-channel memory bus delivers 135.2 GB/s, more than double the Intel part's 59.7 GB/s. The L2 cache allocation of 12 MB per module dwarfs the Intel chip's 2.5 MB per core. The Snapdragon also provides 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus 6, which may allow more connected devices. Its earlier release date of 2024-09-02 means it has been on the market longer than the Intel chip's 2026-04-15 launch.

The Snapdragon's 50th percentile rank is the median position, but this comes from no benchmark data rather than measured performance. The Intel part's 72nd percentile is backed by 17 recorded scores. For workloads that depend on verified throughput, the Intel Core 7 360 is the only chip with database evidence. For workloads that rely purely on memory bandwidth and core count, the Snapdragon's specifications look favorable on paper, but the absence of benchmark results leaves that potential unconfirmed. The data does not show any scenario where the Snapdragon demonstrates a measured win.