Intel Core 9 273PE vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive scoring gap between the Intel Core 9 273PE and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100, but it is not a comparison of equal evidence. The Intel part carries 17 benchmark entries across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Passmark suites. The Qualcomm part has zero recorded benchmark scores in the database. As a result, the head-to-head comparison is one-sided: the Intel Core 9 273PE wins every measurable category by default, while the Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no scores to contest any of them.

The Intel Core 9 273PE posts an average benchmark score of 49,845 across its suite. Its percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database is 90, meaning it outperforms 90 percent of recorded processors. The nearest rivals in the database, all of which are close in average score, confirm the Intel part's positioning. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49,796, a delta of 0.1 percent behind. The Intel Core i5-14600KF scores 49,394, a delta of 0.9 percent behind. The Intel Core i9-13980HX scores 50,398, a delta of -1.1 percent, meaning the Core 9 273PE trails that part by 1.1 percent. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 50,448, a delta of -1.2 percent. These deltas are all within 1.2 percent, indicating that the Core 9 273PE sits in a tight performance cluster with those four processors, slightly ahead of two and slightly behind two.

In Cinebench R23, the Core 9 273PE scores 31,288 in multi-core and 4,417 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 13,140 multi-core and 1,855 single-core. In Cinebench R15, the scores are 3,153 multi-core and 445 single-core. Passmark results include a multi-thread score of 36,810, a single-thread score of 3,650, integer math at 139,410, floating point math at 107,884, extended instructions at 24,630, data compression at 405,885, data encryption at 22,719, find prime numbers at 203, physics at 3,120, and random string sorting at 45,098.

The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile ranking of 50. It has no nearest rivals listed and no benchmark entries. The database records no performance data for this processor, so any numerical comparison between the two parts is impossible beyond the Intel part's absolute scores and the Qualcomm part's absence of scores.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins in every benchmark category where data exists. Its strongest relative results appear in Passmark data compression at 405,885, Passmark integer math at 139,410, Passmark floating point math at 107,884, and Passmark random string sorting at 45,098. These are compute-heavy workloads that favor the Intel part's 12 cores and 24 threads. The multi-threaded Cinebench scores, particularly R23 at 31,288, show strong scaling across threads, consistent with a 24-thread processor. Single-core performance is also solid, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 4,417 and Passmark single-thread at 3,650, indicating that the Intel part does not sacrifice single-thread speed for multi-thread capability.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 wins no benchmark categories because no benchmark data is recorded for it. The database shows zero scores, zero average, and no nearest rivals. The processor exists in the database with specifications, but its performance profile is unmeasured. Any use case where the Snapdragon might excel, such as mobile efficiency or integrated graphics performance, cannot be substantiated from the recorded data because no benchmark results are available.

For workload segmentation, the Intel Core 9 273PE shows a balanced profile between single-thread and multi-thread tasks. The Cinebench R23 multi-core to single-core ratio is approximately 7.1 to 1, indicating strong parallel scaling. The Passmark multi-thread score of 36,810 versus single-thread score of 3,650 shows a similar ratio. This suggests the Intel part handles both lightly threaded applications, such as general desktop use and single-threaded legacy software, and heavily threaded workloads, such as rendering and compilation, without a pronounced weakness.

The Snapdragon X2E-88-100, with 18 cores and 18 threads, has no recorded data to determine where it might win. Its specifications indicate a higher base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, but clock speed alone does not translate into benchmark results without measured scores. The database provides no basis for assigning any workload win to the Qualcomm part.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The chip has 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. Cache structure includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support covers DDR4 and DDR5, with dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and the market segment is desktop. The launch MSRP is $549. The multiplier is locked.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses the Glymur codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X2 generation. It is built on a 3 nm process node at TSMC's foundry. The chip has 18 cores and 18 threads, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. There is no TDP recorded. Cache structure includes 288 KB of L1 per core and 16 MB of L2 per module. No L3 cache is listed. Memory support is LPDDR5X only, with dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 12 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are Adreno X2-90. The socket is Qualcomm BGA 2343, and the market segment is mobile. The production status is active. The multiplier is locked. The die size is 220 mm².

The architectural differences are substantial. The Intel part uses a 10 nm process at Intel, while the Qualcomm part uses a 3 nm process at TSMC. The Intel part has fewer cores (12 versus 18) but more threads (24 versus 18), meaning Intel uses simultaneous multithreading while Qualcomm does not. The Intel part has a lower base clock (2.30 GHz versus 4.00 GHz) but a higher boost clock (5.70 GHz versus 4.70 GHz). The Qualcomm part has a higher memory bandwidth (152.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s) and supports only LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel part supports ECC memory; the Qualcomm part does not. The Intel part has more PCIe lanes (16 versus 12). The Qualcomm part has a larger L1 cache per core (288 KB versus 80 KB) and a larger L2 cache per module (16 MB versus 2 MB per core), but the Intel part has a shared L3 cache of 36 MB, which the Qualcomm part lacks entirely.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field.

• Cores: Intel 12, Qualcomm 18
• Threads: Intel 24, Qualcomm 18
• Base clock: Intel 2.30 GHz, Qualcomm 4.00 GHz
• Boost clock: Intel 5.70 GHz, Qualcomm 4.70 GHz
• TDP: Intel 65, Qualcomm not recorded
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700, Qualcomm BGA 2343
• Codename: Bartlett Lake, Glymur
• Generation: Core 9, Snapdragon X2 (Elite)
• Process node: 10 nm, 3 nm
• Foundry: Intel, TSMC
• L1 cache: 80 KB per core, 288 KB per core
• L2 cache: 2 MB per core, 16 MB per module
• L3 cache: 36 MB shared, none listed
• Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5, LPDDR5X only
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s, 152.4 GB/s
• ECC memory: supported, not supported
• PCIe: Gen 5 with 16 lanes, Gen 5 with 12 lanes
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730, Adreno X2-90
• Market segment: Desktop, Mobile
• Release date: 2026-03-08, 2026-04-05
• Launch MSRP: $549, not recorded
• Die size: not recorded, 220 mm²
• Part number: SA4QD, X2E88100

The Intel part has a higher thread count, a higher boost clock, ECC support, more PCIe lanes, and a shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm part has more cores, a higher base clock, a smaller process node, a larger L1 and L2 cache allocation, higher memory bandwidth, and a recorded die size.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 24 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has a memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s, which is higher than the Intel Core 9 273PE's 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Does the Intel Core 9 273PE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 9 273PE supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What process nodes do the two processors use?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses a 3 nm process at TSMC.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, which is higher than the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100's boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: Do both processors have an integrated GPU?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 9 273PE has UHD Graphics 730, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has Adreno X2-90.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 is a mobile processor on Qualcomm BGA 2343.

The Verdict

The data in the database provides a clear verdict for the Intel Core 9 273PE: it is the only processor with any recorded performance scores. The Intel part has an average benchmark score of 49,845 and a percentile ranking of 90, with a full suite of Cinebench and Passmark results. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has an average benchmark score of 0, a percentile ranking of 50, and no benchmark entries whatsoever. Any performance comparison between the two is therefore impossible, and the Intel part wins every measurable category by default.

The Intel Core 9 273PE's nearest rivals, all within 1.2 percent of its average score, place it in a competitive cluster with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, Intel Core i5-14600KF, Intel Core i9-13980HX, and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370. Its scores indicate strong multi-thread performance, with Cinebench R23 multi-core at 31,288 and Passmark multi-thread at 36,810, alongside solid single-thread results at 4,417 and 3,650 respectively. The processor is suited for workloads that benefit from 24 threads, including rendering, compilation, and data compression, while maintaining competitive single-thread speed.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 cannot be recommended for any performance-based decision from the recorded data. Its specifications show a 3 nm process, 18 cores, a 4.00 GHz base clock, and 152.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, but without benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm how these specifications translate into real-world performance. The processor's mobile market segment and LPDDR5X-only memory support suggest a different use case than the Intel desktop part, but no measured evidence exists to validate any advantage.

The recorded data supports the Intel Core 9 273PE as the processor with verified performance. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 remains unmeasured. Users seeking a processor with documented benchmark results should look to the Intel part. Users considering the Qualcomm part must rely on its specifications alone, as the database offers no performance evidence for it.