Intel Core 9 273PE vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a stark contrast between these two processors. The Intel Core 9 273PE is a high-performance desktop part with a substantial benchmark footprint, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Intel part sits at the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49845. Its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and Intel Core i5-14600KF, score 49796 and 49394 respectively, placing the Core 9 273PE a marginal 0.1% and 0.9% ahead of each. The Intel part also edges out the Intel Core i9-13980HX by 1.1% and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 by 1.2%.

The Snapdragon X1E-84-100, by contrast, has a percentile rank of 50 and an average benchmark score of zero, with no rival data available for comparison. This means the database contains no measured performance data for the Qualcomm part. For any workload where benchmark scores are the deciding factor, the Intel Core 9 273PE is the only option with verified results. The Snapdragon's mobile designation and lower TDP suggest a different intended use case, but without scores, its performance cannot be quantified.

The verdict from the data is straightforward: choose the Intel Core 9 273PE if you require verified multi-core and single-core performance, as evidenced by its extensive benchmark results. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no measured performance data in the database, so any selection between the two must rely entirely on the Intel part's recorded strengths.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their underlying design. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel, while the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses a 4 nm node from TSMC. The Intel part is built on the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation, whereas the Snapdragon uses the Oryon codename from the Snapdragon X (Elite) generation.

Core counts are identical at 12, but threading differs significantly. The Intel processor supports 24 threads, indicating hyper-threading, while the Snapdragon offers 12 threads, matching its physical core count. Clock speeds also tell a different story. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, a wide range that suggests aggressive turbo behavior. The Snapdragon has a higher base clock of 3.80 GHz but a lower boost clock of 4.20 GHz, a narrower range that reflects its power-conscious mobile design.

Cache hierarchies are notably different. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon offers 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and only 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger L3 pool is a significant advantage for workloads that benefit from shared data access.

Memory support diverges as well. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 across a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and ECC memory support. The Snapdragon supports only LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus, with a higher memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s but no ECC capability. PCIe connectivity also differs: Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Qualcomm offers Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics are present on both, with Intel using UHD Graphics 730 and Qualcomm using Adreno X1-85. The Intel part is a desktop processor on Socket 1700, while the Snapdragon is a mobile part on Qualcomm BGA 2073. The TDP reflects this: Intel at 65 W, Qualcomm at 35 W. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549, while the Snapdragon has no recorded launch MSRP. Both have locked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 24 threads from 12 cores, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 threads from 12 cores.

Q: What is the performance difference in benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has an average benchmark score of 49845, placing it at the 90th percentile. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no recorded benchmark scores and an average score of zero, placing it at the 50th percentile.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE boosts to 5.70 GHz, while the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 boosts to 4.20 GHz.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. The Snapdragon has 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB shared L3.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the Intel Core 9 273PE supports ECC memory. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has a higher memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, while the Intel Core 9 273PE offers 89.6 GB/s.

Specification Differences

The specification table below highlights only the fields where the two processors differ.

| Specification | Intel Core 9 273PE | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 |

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

| Threads | 24 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.30 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.70 GHz | 4.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Oryon |

| Generation | Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) | Snapdragon X (Elite) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 288 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 12 MB (per module) |

| L3 Cache | 36 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 135.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Adreno X1-85 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-04-23 |

| Launch MSRP | $549 | None |

| Part Number | SA4QD | X1E84100 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has an empty benchmark list. Consequently, direct comparisons must rely on the Intel part's standalone results and its position against its nearest rivals.

The Intel Core 9 273PE delivers strong multi-core performance in Cinebench tests. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 31288, while the single-core score is 4417. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 13140 and single-core is 1855. The older Cinebench R15 test shows a multi-core score of 3153 and single-core of 445. These scores indicate a processor that scales well with threaded workloads, consistent with its 24-thread configuration.

PassMark results reinforce this pattern. The multi-thread score is 36810, with a single-thread score of 3650. Integer math scores 139410, floating point math scores 107884, and extended instructions score 24630. Data compression scores 405885, while data encryption scores 22719. The random string sorting test returns 45098, and the find prime numbers test returns 203. Physics testing yields 3120.

Against its nearest rivals, the Intel part's average score of 49845 is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (49796) and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600KF (49394). It also leads the Intel Core i9-13980HX (50398) by 1.1% and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (50448) by 1.2%. These margins are narrow, but they show the Core 9 273PE holding its own against a diverse set of competitors from both AMD and Intel.

The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no benchmark scores to analyze. Its percentile rank of 50, combined with an average score of zero, means the database records no measurable performance for this part. Without any results, no wins can be attributed to it in any head-to-head comparison.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins in every measurable benchmark category, simply because it has recorded data and the Snapdragon does not. The Intel part's 24 threads and 5.70 GHz boost clock position it for multi-threaded productivity workloads, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31288 and PassMark multi-thread score of 36810. Its 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth support data-heavy tasks, while its 10 nm process and 65 W TDP indicate a desktop-oriented design that prioritizes throughput over efficiency.

The Snapdragon X1E-84-100's strengths, based solely on its specifications, lie in its mobile design. Its 35 W TDP, 4 nm process from TSMC, and higher memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s suggest an emphasis on power efficiency and memory throughput. Its higher base clock of 3.80 GHz could benefit lightly threaded tasks, but without benchmark scores, this cannot be confirmed. The LPDDR5X memory support and Adreno X1-85 integrated graphics point toward a mobile computing platform, but the database provides no performance evidence to support any claim of victory in specific workloads.

The data indicates that for any application requiring verified performance, the Intel Core 9 273PE is the only choice with recorded results. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 remains an unmeasured quantity in the database.