Intel Core 7 360 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison scenario. The Intel Core 7 360 has a full suite of benchmark results, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 currently has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means the head-to-head analysis is based entirely on the Intel part's absolute performance and its position relative to other processors, rather than direct side-by-side measurements.

The Intel Core 7 360 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13634 and a single-core score of 1924. In the older Cinebench R20 test, it scores 5726 multi-core and 808 single-core. The PassMark suite shows a multi-thread score of 15544, a single-thread score of 4274, and an average benchmark score of 18374. These results place the chip at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Since the Qualcomm part has no benchmark entries, the database lists zero wins for each processor in this pairing. The most useful interpretation comes from the Intel chip's nearest rivals. The Core 7 360 sits within 0.4% of the Intel Core i3-13100, which has an average score of 18380. The delta is 0%, indicating parity. The Intel Core 5 330 is 0.2% behind at 18345, the Intel Core i3-14100 is 0.3% behind at 18318, and the Intel Core 3 305 is 0.4% behind at 18302.

The PassMark data for the Core 7 360 shows specific strengths. The data compression test yields 142877 points, while data encryption produces 11164 points. Extended instructions score 12390, floating point math reaches 44963, and integer math hits 34238. The physics test returns 1213 points, and random string sorting scores 17636. The find prime numbers test is notably low at 120 points, which is a characteristic pattern for many mobile processors.

For the Snapdragon X2E-78-100, the absence of benchmark data means no performance claims can be made from the database. Its percentile ranking of 50 is listed, but with an average benchmark score of 0, this figure should be interpreted cautiously. The percentile likely reflects the processor's position based on incomplete or preliminary data, not measured results.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 360 wins in every measured benchmark category, simply because it is the only processor in this pairing with recorded scores. The data shows a mobile processor designed for sustained multi-threaded workloads, given the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13634 against a single-core score of 1924. The ratio between these scores, roughly 7:1, indicates strong scaling across its 6 cores and 6 threads.

The PassMark multi-thread score of 15544 versus the single-thread score of 4274 reinforces this interpretation. The chip delivers approximately 3.6 times the multi-threaded performance of its single-threaded result, which is consistent with a 6-core design without hyper-threading. The data compression score of 142877 is the highest absolute number in the suite, suggesting the processor excels at tasks with high memory throughput demands.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 cannot be assigned any wins based on the database records. It has 12 cores and 12 threads, which is double the core count of the Intel part, but without benchmark scores there is no empirical basis to determine whether that core advantage translates into actual performance. The database records no wins for either processor in this head-to-head pairing.

The Intel part's nearest rival comparisons provide additional context. The Core 7 360 matches the Intel Core i3-13100 exactly at 0% delta, which means the newer Wildcat Lake chip performs on par with a previous-generation desktop-class processor in average benchmark score. The Core 5 330, Core i3-14100, and Core 3 305 all trail by fractions of a percent, indicating a tight cluster of performance around this level.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation family. It is built on a 3 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 uses the Glymur codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation. It is also built on a 3 nm process node, but at TSMC's foundry. Both use 3 nm lithography, but the manufacturing source differs.

The Intel chip has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading support. Its base clock is 1.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Qualcomm part has 12 cores and 12 threads, also without simultaneous multi-threading. Its base clock is 4.00 GHz, and the database does not list a boost clock. The core count difference is substantial, with the Snapdragon offering double the physical cores.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The Intel Core 7 360 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 X2E-78-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core and 16 MB of shared L2 cache, with no L3 cache listed. The Snapdragon's L2 cache is shared across all cores, while the Intel part uses per-core L2. The Qualcomm die size is recorded at 220 mm², while the Intel die size is not listed in the database.

Memory architecture also diverges. The Intel processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Qualcomm processor supports LPDDR5X only, but uses a dual-channel memory bus with 152.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Snapdragon's memory bandwidth is roughly 2.5 times higher, which could benefit memory-intensive workloads if the rest of the architecture can utilize it.

PCIe connectivity shows a similar split. The Intel part uses Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the Qualcomm part uses Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while Qualcomm uses the Adreno X2-85.

Specification Differences

The database records several specification fields where these two processors differ. The Intel Core 7 360 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has a base clock of 4.00 GHz. The Intel part has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz; the Qualcomm part has no boost clock listed. The Intel chip has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Qualcomm TDP is not recorded.

Socket types differ: Intel uses BGA 1516, Qualcomm uses BGA 2343. The process node is the same at 3 nm for both, but the foundry differs, Intel for the Core 7 360 and TSMC for the Snapdragon. The die size is listed only for the Qualcomm part at 220 mm².

Core and thread counts differ, with Intel at 6 cores and 6 threads versus Qualcomm at 12 cores and 12 threads. Cache configurations differ across all levels. The Intel part has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. The Qualcomm part has 288 KB L1 per core and 16 MB shared L2, with no L3 listed.

Memory support differs: Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X only. The memory bus is single-channel for Intel and dual-channel for Qualcomm. Memory bandwidth is 59.7 GB/s for Intel and 152.4 GB/s for Qualcomm. PCIe generation and lane counts differ: Gen 4 with 6 lanes for Intel, Gen 5 with 12 lanes for Qualcomm.

Integrated graphics differ, with Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) on the Core 7 360 and Adreno X2-85 on the Snapdragon. The release dates differ by ten days: the Intel part is dated 2026-04-15, the Qualcomm part 2026-04-05. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $426; the Qualcomm part has no launch MSRP recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both target the mobile market segment with active production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Neither processor supports additional threads beyond its core count.

Q: What is the performance difference between the two in multi-core workloads?

A: The database contains no benchmark scores for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100, so no measured multi-core comparison is possible. The Intel Core 7 360 records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13634 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 15544.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 360 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 7 360 has an average benchmark score of 18374. It is exactly level with the Intel Core i3-13100 at a 0% delta, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core 5 330, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100, and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core 3 305.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has a memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s over a dual-channel bus, compared to 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel bus for the Intel Core 7 360.

Q: What process nodes are used by these processors?

A: Both processors are built on a 3 nm process node. The Intel Core 7 360 is manufactured at Intel's foundry, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is manufactured at TSMC.

Q: What are the clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has a base clock of 4.00 GHz, with no boost clock listed in the database.