Intel Core 9 273PQE vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts and thread counts differ between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Intel part uses Hyper-Threading to double its thread count, whereas the Qualcomm part has one thread per core.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE boosts up to 5.90 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 boosts up to 4.70 GHz. The Intel part also has a lower base clock at 3.40 GHz compared to 4.45 GHz for the Snapdragon.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 supports LPDDR5X in a triple-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has ECC memory support?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports ECC memory, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 does not. This makes the Intel part more suitable for error-sensitive workloads.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE is built on a 10 nm process by Intel, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses a 3 nm process by TSMC. The Qualcomm part also has a die size of 220 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded.

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE ranks in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 66099. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 ranks in the 50th percentile with no recorded average score due to a lack of benchmark data.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 9 273PQE and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel part, codenamed Bartlett Lake, is a desktop processor using a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It features 12 cores with 24 threads, enabled by simultaneous multithreading. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support extends to both DDR4 and DDR5, running in a dual-channel configuration with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The integrated graphics are Intel UHD Graphics 770, and the CPU connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100, codenamed Glymur, is a mobile processor built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It has 18 cores but only 18 threads, meaning each core operates independently without multithreading. The cache layout is different: 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and 9 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is limited to LPDDR5X, using a triple-channel bus that delivers 228.6 GB/s of bandwidth, more than double the Intel part's figure. The integrated graphics are Adreno X2-90, and the PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 12 lanes.

The Intel processor uses Socket 1700 and has a TDP of 125 watts, while the Qualcomm part uses BGA 2343 and has no recorded TDP. The Intel chip is marked as a Desktop segment product with a release date in March 2026, whereas the Snapdragon is a Mobile segment product released about a month later in April 2026. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $589 and is still in active production. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Process node and foundry differences are stark: Intel's 10 nm process versus TSMC's 3 nm process. The smaller node typically allows for higher transistor density and better power efficiency, but the Intel part compensates with higher boost clocks and larger shared cache. The Snapdragon's 220 mm² die size is recorded, while no die size is listed for the Intel chip.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear split between the two processors by market segment and workload type. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is a desktop part with a 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 66099. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D with an average score of 65914, a 0.3% difference, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus with a score of 66159, a 0.1% difference. These margins indicate the Intel part sits at a competitive performance tier, essentially matching those chips within a rounding error.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores, an average score of zero, and a 50th percentile ranking. This means the database holds no performance measurements for it, making a direct performance comparison impossible from the available data. The Intel part is the only one with verifiable multi-core and single-thread results across Cinebench and Passmark tests.

For users prioritizing established desktop performance, the Intel Core 9 273PQE delivers measured results: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39190, a single-core score of 5532, and a Passmark multi-thread score of 46107. Those numbers place it in the top 7% of all CPUs per the percentile record. The Snapdragon, with its 18 cores, 3 nm node, and 228.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, targets mobile efficiency, but without benchmark data, its performance claims remain unverified in this database.

The choice depends on the platform: desktop users with Socket 1700 motherboards and DDR4/DDR5 support should look to the Intel part, while mobile designs requiring LPDDR5X and a compact BGA package would use the Snapdragon. The Intel chip also offers ECC memory support and a higher boost clock of 5.90 GHz, which matters for stability-sensitive workloads. The Snapdragon offers more cores and wider memory bandwidth, but the lack of measurements prevents any quantitative endorsement.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 9 273PQE | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 |

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

| Cores | 12 | 18 |

| Threads | 24 | 18 |

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 4.45 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.90 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 125 W | Not recorded |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Qualcomm BGA 2343 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Glymur |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 220 mm² |

| 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 | 9 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Triple-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 228.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 12 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Adreno X2-90 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2026-03-08 | 2026-04-05 |

| Launch MSRP | $589 | Not recorded |

| Part Number | SA4Q9 | X2E94100 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table is empty in the database, meaning there are no directly paired test results between the Intel Core 9 273PQE and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100. However, the Intel part has a full set of individual benchmark scores, while the Snapdragon has none recorded. The comparison therefore relies on the Intel chip's measured performance and the Qualcomm chip's absence of data.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE shows its strongest results in multi-core workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39190 is the highest among its recorded Cinebench runs, followed by R20 multi-core at 16459 and R15 multi-core at 3950. Passmark integer math reaches 164629, floating point math reaches 125546, and data compression scores 585752. These figures indicate a processor built for heavy parallel processing, consistent with its 24 threads.

Single-thread performance is also solid. The Cinebench R23 single-core score is 5532, R20 single-core is 2323, and R15 single-core is 557. Passmark single-thread scores are recorded twice as 4573 in both the "single_thread" and "singlethread" tests, confirming consistency. The boost clock of 5.90 GHz likely drives these results.

The nearest rival data gives context for the Intel part's standing. Against the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, the Intel chip is 0.3% ahead in average score (66099 versus 65914). Against the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, it trails by 0.1% (66099 versus 66159). Against the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, it is 1.1% behind (66099 versus 66855). Against the AMD EPYC 4465P, it is 1.2% behind (66099 versus 66925). These deltas are small, placing the Core 9 273PQE at the same performance tier as those established desktop processors.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no wins to record because no benchmark scores exist for it. The database shows zero wins for each side in the head-to-head section. The Intel part's 93rd percentile ranking versus the Snapdragon's 50th percentile is the only comparative metric available. The Snapdragon's 18 cores and 228.6 GB/s memory bandwidth suggest capability, but without measured scores, any performance assertion remains unsupported by the recorded data. The Intel part, with its 24 threads and 5.90 GHz boost, offers the only verifiable performance profile in this comparison.