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

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for the Intel Core 9 273PTE and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE boosts up to 5.50 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 boosts up to 4.70 GHz.

Q: What process nodes do these two chips use?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE is built on a 10 nm process by Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses a 3 nm process fabricated by TSMC.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 supports LPDDR5X memory.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth between the two?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has a memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE is a desktop processor. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 is a mobile processor.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core 9 273PTE, codenamed Bartlett Lake, is a desktop part with 12 cores and 24 threads, meaning each core can handle two threads simultaneously. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100, codenamed Glymur, is a mobile part with 18 cores and 18 threads, indicating a 1:1 core-to-thread ratio.

The manufacturing process differs significantly. Intel uses its own 10 nm process for the Core 9 273PTE. Qualcomm outsources to TSMC for a 3 nm process, a smaller node that typically allows for higher transistor density and improved power efficiency. The die size for the Qualcomm chip is recorded at 220 mm², while the Intel chip has no die size listed in the database.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core and 16 MB of L2 cache per module, with no L3 cache listed.

Memory support shows a clear split. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 across a dual-channel bus, with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Qualcomm uses only LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus, but achieves 152.4 GB/s bandwidth, a substantial advantage for memory-intensive workloads.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Qualcomm chip provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are present on both: Intel uses UHD Graphics 730, while Qualcomm uses Adreno X2-90.

The Intel part carries a TDP of 45 watts, while the Qualcomm chip has no TDP listed in the database. Intel supports ECC memory, Qualcomm does not. The Intel processor is locked (multiplier not unlocked), and the Qualcomm part is also locked.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty. However, this does not mean the comparison lacks data. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a full set of benchmark scores recorded, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no benchmark scores listed at all. Therefore, direct comparisons must rely on the Intel chip's absolute scores and its position relative to other CPUs in the database.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE achieves an average benchmark score of 31143. Its percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database is 82, meaning it outperforms 82 percent of all recorded processors. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has a percentile ranking of 50 and an average benchmark score of 0 due to missing data.

Looking at the Intel chip's individual results provides context for its performance tier. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20445 in multicore and 2886 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 8586 multicore and 1212 single-core. Cinebench R15 results are 2060 multicore and 290 single-core. These numbers place it in the upper midrange for desktop processors.

PassMark results show a wide spread of strengths. Integer math scores 82411, floating point math scores 60673, and extended instructions score 15952. Data compression scores 258704, while data encryption scores 14253. Find prime numbers scores 142, random string sorting scores 28973, and multithread scores 24054. Single-thread performance is 3433, and physics scores 1917.

The nearest rivals in the database confirm the Intel chip's standing. The Intel Core i7-12700F has an average score of 31081, a delta of 0.2 percent. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS scores 31074, also a 0.2 percent delta. The Intel Core i7-13700TE scores 31028, a 0.4 percent delta. The Intel Core i7-12650HX scores 31290, a negative 0.5 percent delta. These deltas are all within one percent, meaning the Core 9 273PTE sits in a tightly contested performance band.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 cannot be benchmarked directly because no scores exist in the database. Its percentile of 50 is a placeholder tied to its average score of 0, not a measured result. The data cannot confirm any performance claims for this chip.

The Verdict

The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data. It is a desktop chip with 12 cores, 24 threads, a 5.50 GHz boost clock, and a 45 watt TDP. Its average benchmark score of 31143 and 82nd percentile ranking show it is a solid mid-to-upper tier desktop processor. It sits within 0.5 percent of four close rivals, indicating consistent performance across several Intel and AMD parts.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no benchmark scores in the database. It has 18 cores, 18 threads, a 4.70 GHz boost clock, and a 3 nm process. Its memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s is notably higher than the Intel chip's 89.6 GB/s. However, without measured performance data, the database cannot place it in any performance hierarchy. Its 50th percentile and average score of 0 reflect missing data, not a verified result.

For users choosing between these two, the data supports the Intel Core 9 273PTE for any workload where measured performance matters. The Qualcomm chip's advantages are architectural (process node, memory bandwidth, core count) but unverified in actual tests. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $549, while the Qualcomm part has no recorded launch price.

The verdict is straightforward: the Intel Core 9 273PTE is the only option with proven numbers. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 remains an unknown quantity in this database.

Specification Differences

The database records the following differences between the two processors:

• Cores: Intel 12, Qualcomm 18
• Threads: Intel 24, Qualcomm 18
• Base clock: Intel 1.40 GHz, Qualcomm 4.00 GHz
• Boost clock: Intel 5.50 GHz, Qualcomm 4.70 GHz
• TDP: Intel 45 watts, Qualcomm not listed
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700, Qualcomm BGA 2343
• Codename: Bartlett Lake, Glymur
• Process node: 10 nm, 3 nm
• Foundry: Intel, TSMC
• Die size: not listed, 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, not listed
• Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5, LPDDR5X
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s, 152.4 GB/s
• ECC memory: true, false
• PCIe: Gen 5, 16 lanes, Gen 5, 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 listed
• Part number: SA4QJ, X2E88100

Both processors have a locked multiplier. Both are listed as Active in production status. Neither has a series name recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins in every category where measured data exists. It has a higher boost clock (5.50 GHz vs 4.70 GHz), more threads (24 vs 18), ECC memory support, a wider PCIe lane count (16 vs 12), and a lower base clock that suggests better power management at idle. Its benchmark scores place it above 82 percent of all CPUs in the database, with an average score of 31143. It is a desktop part with a 45 watt TDP and a $549 launch MSRP.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 wins on architectural specifications. It has more cores (18 vs 12), a smaller process node (3 nm vs 10 nm), a larger die (220 mm² vs not listed), more L1 cache per core (288 KB vs 80 KB), a higher memory bandwidth (152.4 GB/s vs 89.6 GB/s), and a higher base clock (4.00 GHz vs 1.40 GHz). It also uses LPDDR5X memory, which is typically optimized for mobile power efficiency. Its integrated Adreno X2-90 graphics and mobile market segment indicate a design target of battery-powered devices.

The use-case split is clear from the data. The Intel Core 9 273PTE is suited for desktop workloads that benefit from high single-thread boost clocks, ECC memory, and proven multi-threaded performance. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 is suited for mobile platforms where the 3 nm process, high memory bandwidth, and core count matter, but its actual performance remains unmeasured in this database. The Intel chip is the only one with benchmark evidence supporting a purchase decision.