Intel Core 7 360 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core 7 360 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither processor has recorded wins in direct comparison tests. This absence of paired measurements means any comparison must rely on the individual benchmark scores and specifications recorded for each part.

The Intel Core 7 360 has a complete set of benchmark results across Cinebench and Passmark workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 13634, while its single-core score is 1924. In Cinebench R20, the multicore result is 5726 and single-core is 808. The Cinebench R15 multicore score is 1374, with a single-core score of 193. Passmark results include a multithread score of 15544, a single-thread score of 4274, floating point math at 44963, integer math at 34238, data compression at 142877, data encryption at 11164, extended instructions at 12390, find prime numbers at 120, physics at 1213, and random string sorting at 17636.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50. The Intel Core 7 360, by contrast, holds a percentile of 72 against all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 18374. The nearest rivals to the Intel Core 7 360, based on average score, are the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 with a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core 5 330 at 18345 with a delta of 0.2 percent, the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18318 with a delta of 0.3 percent, and the Intel Core 3 305 at 18302 with a delta of 0.4 percent. These deltas are all within half a percent, placing the Intel Core 7 360 in a tightly clustered performance band around 18300 to 18380 average score.

Because the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 lacks any benchmark entries, no quantitative comparison of compute performance can be made. The Intel Core 7 360 delivers measurable results across the entire test suite, while the Snapdragon's performance profile is entirely unrecorded. The only comparative signal available is the percentile gap: the Intel part sits at the 72nd percentile, the Qualcomm part at the 50th percentile, but this percentile for the Snapdragon is not tied to any scores in the database, so it cannot be interpreted as a tested result.

The Verdict

The data supports only one direction for a performance-based selection: the Intel Core 7 360 has verified benchmark results, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has none. For any workload measured in the database, the Intel Core 7 360 has documented scores. The Snapdragon cannot be placed relative to the Intel part on any Cinebench or Passmark test because the database contains no scores for it.

The Intel Core 7 360 also carries a launch MSRP of $426, which can be stated once as a point of reference. Its production status is Active, and its market segment is Mobile. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 also has an Active production status and a Mobile market segment, but it has no launch MSRP recorded.

For workloads that rely on the installed benchmark suite, the Intel Core 7 360 is the only part with measurable data. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100, despite having 18 cores and 18 threads compared to the Intel part's 6 cores and 6 threads, cannot be assessed for actual performance from the database. Core count alone does not translate into benchmark scores without recorded measurements. The Intel part's percentile rank of 72 versus the Snapdragon's 50 is the only comparative metric, and it favors Intel, though the Snapdragon's percentile lacks supporting score data.

The verdict from the recorded information is straightforward: the Intel Core 7 360 is the only one of the two with benchmark evidence. Users seeking a part with quantified performance in the database should select the Intel Core 7 360. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 remains unquantified, so no performance claim can be made for it from this data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ substantially in core topology and cache organization. The Intel Core 7 360 uses 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading is present. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses 18 cores and 18 threads, also without multithreading, but with three times the physical core count.

The process node is the same for both: 3 nm. The foundry differs. Intel fabricates the Core 7 360 at its own foundry, while the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 is fabricated by TSMC. The Intel codename is Wildcat Lake, with a generation listed as "Core 5 (Wildcat Lake)". The Qualcomm codename is Glymur, with a generation listed as "Snapdragon X2 (Elite)".

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. The Intel Core 7 360 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and 9 MB of shared L3. The Qualcomm part also records a die size of 220 mm², while the Intel part has no die size recorded. Neither part has transistor counts or v-cache data in the database.

Memory support differs. The Intel Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 supports only LPDDR5X. The memory bus widths are different as well: the Intel part uses a single-channel bus, and the Qualcomm part uses a triple-channel bus. Memory bandwidth reflects this: the Intel part records 59.7 GB/s, and the Qualcomm part records 228.6 GB/s. Neither part supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs. The Intel Core 7 360 uses Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only), while the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics also differ: the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, and the Qualcomm part uses Adreno X2-90.

Clock speeds show a notable contrast. The Intel Core 7 360 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has a base clock of 4.45 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Qualcomm part starts at a much higher base frequency and has a higher boost ceiling. The Intel part has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Snapdragon has no TDP recorded in the database. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The table below covers only the fields where the two parts differ.

| Specification | Intel Core 7 360 | 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 watts | Not recorded |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Qualcomm BGA 2343 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Glymur |

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

| 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 |

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

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

| Release date | 2026-04-15 | 2026-04-05 |

| Launch MSRP | $426 | Not recorded |

| Part number | SAE3E | X2E96100 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 72 | 50 |

| Average benchmark score | 18374 | 0 |

Both parts share the same process node (3 nm), no ECC memory support, no unlocked multiplier, Mobile market segment, and Active production status. Both have no architecture field recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads, while the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 boosts to 4.80 GHz, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 records 228.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, compared to 59.7 GB/s for the Intel Core 7 360.

Q: Does the database have benchmark scores for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100?

A: No, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has an empty benchmark array and an average benchmark score of 0. The Intel Core 7 360 has complete Cinebench and Passmark results.

Q: What are the nearest rivals to the Intel Core 7 360 by average score?

A: The nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-13100 with an average score of 18380 and a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core 5 330 at 18345 with a delta of 0.2 percent, the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18318 with a delta of 0.3 percent, and the Intel Core 3 305 at 18302 with a delta of 0.4 percent.

Q: What is the process node for both processors?

A: Both the Intel Core 7 360 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 are fabricated on a 3 nm process. The Intel part uses Intel as the foundry, and the Qualcomm part uses TSMC.