Intel Core 9 273PTE vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PTE and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 represent two fundamentally different approaches to processor design, yet the database contains a complete set of measurements for only one of them. The Intel part has a full benchmark profile across Cinebench and Passmark suites, while the Qualcomm part has no recorded benchmark scores at all. This asymmetry shapes every comparison available in the database.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20445, with a single-core score of 2886 in the same test. Its Cinebench R20 results show 8586 multi-core and 1212 single-core, while the older R15 test yields 2060 multi-core and 290 single-core. These results place the processor at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 31143.

The nearest rivals for the Intel part provide useful context. The Intel Core i7-12700F records an average score of 31081, which is 0.2 percent lower than the Core 9 273PTE. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS sits at 31074, also 0.2 percent behind. The Intel Core i7-13700TE achieves 31028, trailing by 0.4 percent. The Intel Core i7-12650HX is the only neighbor ahead, with 31290, a 0.5 percent margin over the Core 9 273PTE.

Passmark results for the Intel part show a multi-thread score of 24054 and a single-thread score of 3433. The integer math test delivers 82411, floating point math reaches 60673, and extended instructions score 15952. Data compression records 258704, while data encryption posts 14253. The find prime numbers test returns 142, random string sorting reaches 28973, and physics scores 1917.

Because the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no recorded benchmarks, the head-to-head comparison is defined by absence. The database shows zero wins for each side in the head-to-head benchmark category. The Intel part has a full measurement set; the Qualcomm part has none. Every numerical comparison that could be made between the two in terms of rendered frames, computed operations, or synthetic test scores is impossible with the current data.

The percentile gap is one of the few quantitative differences available. The Intel part sits at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Qualcomm part sits at the 50th percentile. The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 31143, while the Qualcomm part records 0 in that field. These two figures, along with the empty benchmark array, constitute the entire quantitative comparison between the processors in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins in every measurable benchmark category because it is the only one of the two with recorded scores. Its strongest results appear in memory-intensive and parallel workloads: data compression at 258704, integer math at 82411, and floating point math at 60673. Multi-threaded rendering performance is solid, with Cinebench R23 multi-core at 20445 and Passmark multi-thread at 24054.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 wins only in categories where the database records no competing Intel data. It has a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz versus the Intel's 1.40 GHz. It also has a smaller process node of 4 nm versus the Intel's 10 nm, and it is built by TSMC rather than Intel's own foundry. These specification advantages, however, do not translate into measured benchmark victories because no Qualcomm benchmark scores exist in the database.

For single-threaded responsiveness, the Intel part shows a Passmark single-thread score of 3433 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2886. These are the only single-thread measurements available for either processor. The Qualcomm part's higher base clock suggests a potential advantage in lightly threaded workloads, but the database contains no scores to confirm or deny that expectation.

For multi-threaded productivity, the Intel part's 24 threads versus the Qualcomm's 12 threads provide a structural advantage. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2060 and Passmark physics score of 1917 both reflect this thread count advantage. The Intel part also shows strong results in encryption at 14253 and extended instructions at 15952, indicating capable performance in security and vectorized workloads.

The architecture comparison favors the Qualcomm part in power efficiency. Its 35 W TDP is lower than the Intel's 45 W, and its 4 nm process node is smaller than the Intel's 10 nm. The Qualcomm part also has a higher memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s compared to the Intel's 89.6 GB/s. These factors suggest the Qualcomm part might excel in thermally constrained or battery-powered scenarios, but the database provides no benchmark verification.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use entirely different instruction set architectures and design philosophies. The Intel Core 9 273PTE is built on the Bartlett Lake architecture, part of the Core 9 generation, and uses a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses the Oryon architecture, part of the Snapdragon X Elite generation, and is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads, enabling simultaneous multithreading. The Qualcomm part has 12 cores and 12 threads, with no multithreading. This means the Intel part can process two threads per core, while the Qualcomm part processes one thread per core.

Cache hierarchies are organized differently. The Intel part uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm part uses 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and only 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm part has more L1 and L2 cache per core, but the Intel part has substantially more shared L3 cache.

Memory support diverges sharply. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Qualcomm part supports only LPDDR5X memory, also dual-channel, but with 135.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Qualcomm part has no ECC support, while the Intel part supports ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Qualcomm part uses Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes. This gives the Intel part a newer PCIe standard and more lanes for expansion devices.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Qualcomm part uses the Adreno X1-85. Both are integrated solutions, but they come from different vendors and target different driver ecosystems.

The production status of both parts is listed as Active. The Intel part was released on 2026-03-08, while the Qualcomm part was released on 2024-04-23. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549, while the Qualcomm part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Specification Differences

The clock speeds show the clearest divergence. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a 1.40 GHz base clock and a 5.50 GHz boost clock. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a 3.40 GHz base clock and a 4.00 GHz boost clock. The Intel part boosts much higher, but the Qualcomm part starts from a much higher base.

Thermal design power differs by 10 W. The Intel part is rated at 45 W, while the Qualcomm part is rated at 35 W. This makes the Qualcomm part more suitable for fanless or low-power designs, assuming the higher base clock does not create thermal issues in sustained loads.

The process node difference is significant: 10 nm for Intel versus 4 nm for TSMC. The foundry also differs, with Intel manufacturing its own chip and TSMC manufacturing the Qualcomm part. This affects transistor density and power efficiency, though the database does not list transistor counts or die sizes for either part.

Memory support is another key difference. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Qualcomm part supports only LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth favors the Qualcomm part at 135.2 GB/s versus the Intel's 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported only on the Intel part.

PCIe generation and lane counts differ: Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the Intel part, Gen 4 with 12 lanes on the Qualcomm part. The socket types are completely different: Intel Socket 1700 versus Qualcomm BGA 2073. The Intel part is a desktop segment processor, while the Qualcomm part is a mobile segment processor.

The Intel part has 24 threads versus 12 threads on the Qualcomm part. The cache configurations differ in size and organization as described above. The integrated graphics solutions are different, and the release dates are nearly two years apart.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has recorded multi-core scores in the database, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20445 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 24054. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, so no direct comparison is possible.

Q: What is the thread count difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part supports simultaneous multithreading, the Qualcomm part does not.

Q: How do their memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, which is higher than the Intel Core 9 273PTE's 89.6 GB/s. The Qualcomm part supports LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor is built on a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The smaller process node typically allows for better power efficiency.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a TDP of 45 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a TDP of 35 W. The Qualcomm part consumes less power at its rated TDP.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 does not. This makes the Intel part more suitable for error-sensitive workloads.