Intel Core 9 273PE vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 Comparison

Intel Core 9 273PE vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100

The Intel Core 9 273PE and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 represent fundamentally different approaches to processor design. The Intel part is a desktop-focused, high-thread-count chip with a mature x86 ecosystem, while the Qualcomm part is a mobile-focused Arm design with a faster base clock and a more advanced process node. The recorded data shows that the Intel Core 9 273PE has a complete set of benchmark results, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 currently has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This asymmetry shapes the entire comparison, as the Intel processor can be positioned against its nearest rivals, but the Qualcomm part cannot be scored in any workload.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no benchmark entries at all. This means there are no direct score comparisons available in the database for these two processors. The Intel Core 9 273PE, however, has a full suite of measurements across Cinebench and Passmark tests. For example, it scores 31288 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4417 in Cinebench R23 singlecore. Its Passmark results include 36810 in multithread, 3650 in single thread, and 107884 in floating point math. Without any Qualcomm scores, the head-to-head section cannot list wins for either side. The data simply does not contain any comparable numbers for the Snapdragon X2E-96-100.

The Intel Core 9 273PE can be analyzed against its nearest rivals, which provides context for its performance level. The database places the Intel chip at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49845. Its closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, which averages 49796, a difference of just 0.1 percent. The Intel Core i5-14600KF is 0.9 percent behind with an average of 49394, while the Intel Core i9-13980HX leads the Intel Core 9 273PE by 1.1 percent with an average of 50398. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 also sits ahead by 1.2 percent, averaging 50448. These delta values show that the Intel Core 9 273PE sits in a tight cluster of high-performing processors, trading the lead with several rivals by roughly one percent in either direction.

Because the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no benchmarks, the database assigns it a 50th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of zero. That percentile figure reflects the absence of data rather than actual performance. The Intel Core 9 273PE, in contrast, has a 90th percentile ranking, which places it above the vast majority of recorded CPUs. The gap in available data is the defining feature of this comparison, and it prevents any direct numerical head-to-head analysis.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 9 273PE is the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance. It has a complete benchmark profile, a 90th percentile ranking, and an average score of 49845. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no recorded scores, no nearest rivals, and a 50th percentile ranking that is a placeholder for missing information. For any user relying on the database to compare performance, the Intel part is the only one that can be evaluated. The Qualcomm part cannot be recommended on the basis of benchmark data because none exists.

The Intel Core 9 273PE also has a launch MSRP of $549, which is the only pricing information in the database for either processor. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no launch MSRP listed. The Intel part is an active desktop processor released on 2026-03-08, while the Qualcomm part is an active mobile processor released on 2026-04-05. Both are currently in production, but only the Intel processor has been measured.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins in every category where data exists. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score is 3153, its R20 multicore score is 13140, and its R23 multicore score is 31288. Single-core results are equally complete, with 445 in R15, 1855 in R20, and 4417 in R23. Passmark results include data compression at 405885, data encryption at 22719, extended instructions at 24630, find prime numbers at 203, integer math at 139410, physics at 3120, and random string sorting at 45098. These scores cover a broad range of workloads, from rendering to encryption to integer arithmetic.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no benchmark wins in the database. Its specifications suggest a different design intent, with 18 cores, 18 threads, a 4.45 GHz base clock, and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. It also has a triple-channel memory bus and 228.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is higher than the Intel part's dual-channel 89.6 GB/s. However, these are specification differences, not measured performance. The database contains no results for the Qualcomm chip, so there is no evidence of a workload where it outperforms the Intel part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification. The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, while the Qualcomm part has a higher base clock of 4.45 GHz but a lower boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel chip has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Qualcomm chip has no TDP listed. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Qualcomm processor uses Qualcomm BGA 2343.

Memory support also diverges significantly. The Intel Core 9 273PE supports DDR4 and DDR5 across a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 supports only LPDDR5X across a triple-channel bus with 228.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the Qualcomm part does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well, with the Intel chip offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the Qualcomm chip offers Gen 5 with 12 lanes. The Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730 as its integrated GPU, while the Qualcomm part includes Adreno X2-90. The Intel part is locked, with multiplierUnlocked set to false, and the Qualcomm part is also locked.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 9 273PE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, with the codename Bartlett Lake and the generation label Core 9 (Bartlett Lake). Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC, with the codename Glymur and the generation label Snapdragon X2 (Elite). Its cache hierarchy includes 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and 9 MB of shared L3. The Qualcomm die size is listed at 220 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded. The Qualcomm chip has no recorded transistor count, and neither does the Intel chip.

The process node difference is substantial: 10 nm for Intel versus 3 nm for Qualcomm. This suggests the Qualcomm part uses a more advanced manufacturing process, which typically enables higher efficiency and density. The Qualcomm part also has a larger L1 cache per core and a larger L2 cache per module, but a much smaller shared L3 cache at 9 MB versus 36 MB. The Intel part has twice as many threads as cores due to simultaneous multithreading, while the Qualcomm part has a one-to-one core-to-thread ratio. The Intel part is a desktop segment processor, while the Qualcomm part is a mobile segment processor. Both are active in production, with the Intel release date of 2026-03-08 preceding the Qualcomm release date of 2026-04-05.

FAQ

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-96-100's boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel chip uses simultaneous multithreading to reach 24 threads from 12 cores, while the Qualcomm chip has no multithreading.

Q: Which processor has more shared L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 9 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has four times the L3 capacity.

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

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100, and its average benchmark score is recorded as zero.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of the Intel Core 9 273PE?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE is at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49845.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 supports LPDDR5X with triple-channel memory. The Qualcomm part has higher memory bandwidth at 228.6 GB/s compared to 89.6 GB/s for the Intel part.