Intel Core 9 270H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 270H is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has an empty benchmark array in the database, meaning there are no direct head-to-head test results to compare. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 38335 places it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the Snapdragon sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0. This gap is not a measure of performance but rather a reflection of data availability.

Within the Intel's own benchmark suite, the strongest results come from Cinebench R23. The multicore score of 18000 and singlecore score of 2040 show a clear multi-threaded advantage relative to its own single-thread output. Cinebench R20 produces 10268 multicore and 1449 singlecore, while Cinebench R15 records 2464 multicore and 347 singlecore. The Passmark suite reinforces this pattern: multithread score of 28764, integer math at 97654, floating point math at 70640, and extended instructions at 20079.

The nearest rivals in the database for the Intel Core 9 270H provide useful context. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H averages 38312, a delta of 0.1% behind. The Intel Xeon w3-2525 scores 38392, 0.1% ahead. The Intel Core i5-13600HX records 38261, 0.2% behind. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 38221, 0.3% behind. These are all extremely close margins, indicating that the Core 9 270H sits within a tightly clustered performance band around 38200 to 38400 average score.

The data shows that the Core 9 270H's average benchmark score of 38335 is effectively at parity with its nearest rivals, with all deltas within 0.3%. The largest advantage is the 0.3% lead over the AMD Ryzen 7 250. The largest deficit is the 0.1% gap to the Intel Xeon w3-2525. This suggests that in aggregate workload performance, the Core 9 270H is neither a clear leader nor laggard among its direct competitors.

Passmark single thread score of 3944 appears twice in the database, once under "passmark_single_thread" and once under "passmark_singlethread", confirming consistency. The data compression score of 333785 is by far the highest single Passmark metric, while find prime numbers at 112 is the lowest. Random string sorting records 36867, data encryption records 19369, and physics records 1966.

Where Each One Wins

Since the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no benchmark entries, the database cannot show any workload category where it wins. Every recorded performance metric belongs to the Intel Core 9 270H. Within the Intel part, the biggest win relative to its own suite is data compression at 333785, which towers over the other Passmark scores. The multithread score of 28764 and integer math score of 97654 also represent strong multi-core workloads.

The single-thread results tell a different internal story. Passmark single thread at 3944 is modest compared to integer math or floating point math. Cinebench R23 singlecore at 2040 is the highest single-thread rendering score, while Cinebench R15 singlecore at 347 is the lowest. The data indicates that the Core 9 270H favors heavily parallel workloads, with 14 cores and 20 threads driving the multicore-focused results.

The 0.1% delta to the Intel Ultra 9 285H and 0.1% delta to the Intel Xeon w3-2525 mean the Core 9 270H neither wins nor loses decisively against these parts. Against the Core i5-13600HX and Ryzen 7 250, the 0.2% and 0.3% margins are also negligible. In terms of the database's overall percentile, the 86th percentile placement for the Intel part versus the 50th percentile for the Snapdragon suggests that the Intel chip occupies a much higher position in the aggregate rankings.

For the Snapdragon, the available facts are structural rather than performance-based. It has 12 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 3.80 GHz, a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, and a 35 W TDP. The Intel part has 14 cores, 20 threads, a 2.70 GHz base clock, a 5.80 GHz boost clock, and a 45 W TDP. These specifications show different design philosophies, but without Snapdragon benchmark scores, workload-specific wins cannot be established.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports picking the Intel Core 9 270H for any user who relies on the benchmark results in this database. It has a full suite of scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Passmark tests, an average benchmark score of 38335, and an 86th percentile ranking. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no benchmark data, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking.

The Intel part also offers a higher boost clock of 5.80 GHz compared to 4.20 GHz, more cores at 14 versus 12, and more threads at 20 versus 12. Its 45 W TDP is higher than the Snapdragon's 35 W TDP, which aligns with the performance-oriented design. The launch MSRP of the Intel part is $697, stated once here as a reference point from the database.

The Snapdragon's advantages are architectural. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, compared to Intel's 10 nm process node. It has a higher base clock of 3.80 GHz versus 2.70 GHz. Its memory support is LPDDR5X with a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, whereas the Intel part lists DDR4 and DDR5 support with no bandwidth figure. The Snapdragon also has 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, while the Intel part has 8 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

For users who prioritize measured performance, the Intel Core 9 270H is the only option with data to evaluate. For users who prioritize process efficiency and memory bandwidth, the Snapdragon's specifications may appeal, but the database provides no benchmark evidence to confirm actual performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core 9 270H?

A: The average benchmark score is 38335, placing it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No, the benchmark array for the Snapdragon is empty, and its average benchmark score is 0.

Q: How does the Intel Core 9 270H compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285H has an average score of 38312, which is 0.1% behind the Core 9 270H.

Q: What is the fastest single-thread score for the Intel Core 9 270H?

A: The highest singlethread score is 3944 on Passmark, while the highest Cinebench singlecore score is 2040 on R23.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Snapdragon X1E-84-100?

A: The Snapdragon supports LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 9 270H has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 9 270H uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename and belongs to the Core 9 generation, specifically Raptor Lake Refresh. It is built on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses the Oryon codename, belongs to the Snapdragon X generation under the Elite tier, and is built on a 4 nm process node by TSMC.

Cache structures differ substantially. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel L3 cache is four times larger at 24 MB versus 6 MB, while the Snapdragon's per-core L1 is more than three times larger.

The memory support also diverges. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus. Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. Neither supports ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: Intel provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes, CPU only, while Qualcomm provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes, CPU only.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Snapdragon uses the Adreno X1-85. The Intel part has a part number of SRQ6V, while the Snapdragon has a part number of X1E84100. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the first major difference. The Intel Core 9 270H has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. This gives the Intel part a 2-core and 8-thread advantage.

Clock speeds show a tradeoff. The Intel base clock is 2.70 GHz, while the Snapdragon base clock is 3.80 GHz, a 1.10 GHz advantage for Qualcomm. The Intel boost clock is 5.80 GHz, while the Snapdragon boost clock is 4.20 GHz, a 1.60 GHz advantage for Intel.

Power envelopes differ. The Intel TDP is 45 W, while the Snapdragon TDP is 35 W. The Intel part draws 10 W more under the rated TDP. The sockets are incompatible: Intel BGA 1744 for Intel, Qualcomm BGA 2073 for Qualcomm.

Process nodes differ, with Intel at 10 nm and TSMC at 4 nm. The Intel release date is 2024-12-17, while the Snapdragon release date is 2024-04-23. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $697, while the Snapdragon has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel market segment is Mobile, and the Snapdragon market segment is also Mobile. Both are marked as Active in production status.