Intel Core 9 270H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Intel Core 9 270H and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100?

A: The Intel Core 9 270H has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 270H boosts up to 5.80 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 boosts to 4.00 GHz. The Intel part also has a lower base clock at 2.70 GHz versus 3.40 GHz for the Snapdragon.

Q: What process nodes are used by each chip?

A: The Intel Core 9 270H is built on Intel's 10 nm process, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses TSMC's 4 nm process.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 supports LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 9 270H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory but has no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 270H has an average benchmark score of 38335 and sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile, with no recorded benchmark entries.

Q: What integrated graphics do the two processors use?

A: The Intel Core 9 270H uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses Adreno X1-45 graphics.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 9 270H is based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H codename, and belongs to the Core 9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The chip uses a hybrid configuration with 14 cores and 20 threads, which implies a mix of performance and efficiency cores, though the database does not specify the exact split. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The processor uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation. It is built on TSMC's 4 nm process, a more advanced node than the Intel part. The chip has 8 cores and 8 threads, indicating no hyperthreading or equivalent simultaneous multithreading. The cache layout is different: 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3. Memory support is limited to LPDDR5X, also in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The socket is Qualcomm BGA 2073, and the chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are Adreno X1-45.

The architectural split is clear: Intel leans on a high-core-count design with a large shared L3 and high boost clocks, while Qualcomm uses fewer, larger cores with a smaller shared L3 but a more advanced process node and higher memory bandwidth. The Intel part has a 24 MB L3 versus 6 MB on the Snapdragon, a fourfold difference. The Snapdragon's per-core L1 is larger at 288 KB versus 80 KB, and its per-module L2 is 12 MB versus 2 MB per core on Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark results only for the Intel Core 9 270H. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, and there are no direct head-to-head benchmark entries. Therefore, all comparisons rely on the Intel part's recorded performance and the absence of data for the Snapdragon.

The Intel Core 9 270H delivers strong multi-threaded results. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 18000. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, it reaches 10268, and in Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2464. Single-core results are also present: Cinebench R23 single-core at 2040, Cinebench R20 single-core at 1449, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 347.

PassMark tests show a wide range of workloads. The data compression score is 333785, data encryption is 19369, extended instructions are 20079, and finding prime numbers scores 112. Floating point math scores 70640, integer math scores 97654, and multithread performance scores 28764. Physics scores 1966, random string sorting scores 36867, and single-thread performance scores 3944.

The Intel Core 9 270H's nearest rivals in the database are all close in average score. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has an average score of 38312, which is 0.1% lower than the Core 9 270H. The Intel Xeon w3-2525 scores 38392, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-13600HX scores 38261, 0.2% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 38221, 0.3% lower. These deltas are minimal, placing the Core 9 270H in a tightly packed performance tier.

Since the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no benchmark data, its relative performance cannot be quantified. The database shows its percentile at 50, but with an average score of 0, this percentile likely reflects the absence of recorded results rather than a measured performance level.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the Intel Core 9 270H and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100:

• Cores: 14 (Intel) versus 8 (Qualcomm)
• Threads: 20 (Intel) versus 8 (Qualcomm)
• Base clock: 2.70 GHz (Intel) versus 3.40 GHz (Qualcomm)
• Boost clock: 5.80 GHz (Intel) versus 4.00 GHz (Qualcomm)
• TDP: 45 W (Intel) versus 30 W (Qualcomm)
• Socket: Intel BGA 1744 (Intel) versus Qualcomm BGA 2073 (Qualcomm)
• Codename: Raptor Lake-H (Intel) versus Oryon (Qualcomm)
• Generation: Core 9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) (Intel) versus Snapdragon X (Plus) (Qualcomm)
• Process node: 10 nm (Intel) versus 4 nm (Qualcomm)
• Foundry: Intel (Intel) versus TSMC (Qualcomm)
• L1 cache: 80 KB per core (Intel) versus 288 KB per core (Qualcomm)
• L2 cache: 2 MB per core (Intel) versus 12 MB per module (Qualcomm)
• L3 cache: 24 MB shared (Intel) versus 6 MB shared (Qualcomm)
• Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 (Intel) versus LPDDR5X (Qualcomm)
• Memory bandwidth: Not recorded (Intel) versus 135.2 GB/s (Qualcomm)
• PCIe: Gen 5, 8 lanes (Intel) versus Gen 4, 12 lanes (Qualcomm)
• Integrated graphics: Iris Xe Graphics 96EU (Intel) versus Adreno X1-45 (Qualcomm)
• Release date: 2024-12-17 (Intel) versus 2024-09-02 (Qualcomm)
• Launch MSRP: $697 (Intel) versus not recorded (Qualcomm)

The Intel part has a higher TDP at 45 W versus 30 W, a higher boost clock by 1.80 GHz, and more cores and threads. The Qualcomm part has a higher base clock by 0.70 GHz, a more advanced process node, higher memory bandwidth, and more PCIe lanes, though at Gen 4 instead of Gen 5.

The Verdict

The data shows two processors with fundamentally different design goals. The Intel Core 9 270H is a high-core-count, high-boost mobile processor with a 45 W TDP, 14 cores, 20 threads, and a 5.80 GHz boost clock. Its recorded benchmarks place it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 38335. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.3% of its average score, indicating that it sits in a dense competitive cluster.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded benchmarks, so its performance cannot be directly compared. Its specifications show a lower TDP at 30 W, fewer cores and threads at 8 and 8, and a lower boost clock at 4.00 GHz. Its strengths lie in efficiency-oriented attributes: a 4 nm process node, a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz, and a higher memory bandwidth at 135.2 GB/s.

For workloads that rely on multi-threaded throughput and high single-thread boost clocks, the Intel Core 9 270H is the only option with measured data. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18000 and single-core score of 2040 provide concrete performance anchors. The PassMark multithread score of 28764 and single-thread score of 3944 reinforce this position.

For users prioritizing lower power consumption and a more advanced process node, the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has the specification advantage on paper, but the absence of benchmark results means its real-world performance cannot be verified from the database. The Intel part, by contrast, has a full set of recorded scores across Cinebench and PassMark.

The choice depends on whether measured performance or specification-based efficiency matters more. The Intel Core 9 270H delivers verified results and sits in the top percentile tier. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 offers a lower TDP and higher memory bandwidth, but its performance remains unquantified in the database.