Intel Core i3-14100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full benchmark profile for the Intel Core i3-14100, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the current dataset. This means a direct score-by-score comparison is not possible from the recorded measurements. The Intel part's results, however, can be placed in context against its nearest rivals in the database.

The Intel Core i3-14100 recorded an average benchmark score of 18,318, placing it at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its closest competitor is the Intel Core 3 305 with an average score of 18,302, a delta of 0.1% in favor of the i3-14100. The Intel Core 5 330 sits 0.1% behind, the Intel Core 7 360 sits 0.3% behind, and the Intel Core i3-13100 also sits 0.3% behind. These deltas are tight, indicating the i3-14100 performs within a narrow band of its immediate peers.

Across the Cinebench suite, the i3-14100 shows substantial multi-threaded capability. In Cinebench R15 multi-core it scored 1,292, with a single-core score of 182. The R20 run produced 5,384 multi-core and 759 single-core. The R23 results show 12,820 multi-core and 1,809 single-core. These figures demonstrate that the four-core, eight-thread design scales well across the Cinebench versions.

Geekbench results for the i3-14100 are 7,231 multi-core and 2,133 single-core. The Passmark suite provides a wider spread of workload-specific numbers. Integer math scored 45,329, floating point math scored 35,266, and extended instructions scored 11,865. Data compression scored 174,115, data encryption scored 8,838, and random string sorting scored 17,397. Find prime numbers scored 55, physics scored 958, and the multi-thread test scored 15,095. The single-thread score is 3,759, which appears twice in the recorded data, once as passmark_single_thread and once as passmark_singlethread.

The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no benchmarks listed in its profile, so no head-to-head deltas can be computed. The database records zero wins for each side in the head-to-head category. The comparison must therefore rest on architectural and market-position differences rather than measured performance deltas.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i3-14100 is built on Intel's 10 nm process node at a foundry identified as Intel. It uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series. The die size is 163 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, with the Oryon codename, and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Elite) generation.

Core counts differ sharply. The Intel part has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Snapdragon has 12 cores and 12 threads. The Snapdragon does not support simultaneous multithreading, so its thread count equals its core count. The Intel part uses Hyper-Threading to double its thread count.

Clock speeds also differ. The Intel base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost of 4.70 GHz. The Snapdragon base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost of 4.00 GHz. The Intel part boosts 0.70 GHz higher, which helps explain its strong single-threaded results in the recorded benchmarks.

Cache hierarchies are distinct. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon has 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon's L1 is substantially larger per core, but the Intel part's L3 is double the Snapdragon's shared L3.

Thermal design power differs significantly. The Intel TDP is 60 watts, while the Snapdragon TDP is 35 watts. This positions the Snapdragon as a lower-power mobile part. The Intel part is a desktop processor with a higher power envelope.

Memory support diverges. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, and it supports ECC memory. The Snapdragon supports LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, but it does not support ECC memory. The Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Snapdragon uses Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part offers a newer PCIe generation and more lanes.

Integrated graphics are present on both. The Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Snapdragon uses the Adreno X1-85. The market segments reflect their intended use: the Intel part is a desktop chip, and the Snapdragon is a mobile chip.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134. The Snapdragon has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-14100 wins in raw single-threaded performance based on its recorded scores. Its 4.70 GHz boost clock, combined with the 1,809 Cinebench R23 single-core score and 3,759 Passmark single-thread score, indicates strong responsiveness in lightly threaded workloads. The 2,133 Geekbench single-core score reinforces this pattern.

In multi-threaded work, the i3-14100's eight threads allow it to post a 12,820 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and a 15,095 Passmark multi-thread score. These results make it suitable for desktop workloads that use up to eight threads, such as compilation, rendering, and encoding tasks that scale to that thread count.

The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 wins in power efficiency by architectural position. Its 35 watt TDP is nearly half the Intel part's 60 watt TDP. Its 4 nm process node from TSMC is denser than Intel's 10 nm node. The 12 cores with a lower 4.00 GHz boost clock suggest a design optimized for sustained multi-core throughput within a mobile power envelope rather than peak single-thread speed.

The Snapdragon also wins on memory bandwidth where the database records a figure. Its 135.2 GB/s LPDDR5X bandwidth exceeds any figure recorded for the Intel part, which has no memory bandwidth number in the database. This could benefit workloads that are memory-bandwidth sensitive, though no benchmark data confirms this in the current records.

The Intel part wins on PCIe capability with Gen 5 and 16 lanes versus Gen 4 and 12 lanes. This matters for desktop expansion such as high-speed storage and discrete graphics.

The Snapdragon wins on core count with 12 physical cores versus 4. For workloads that scale linearly with core count and do not depend on high clock speeds, the Snapdragon's design has a theoretical advantage, but the database contains no benchmark scores to verify this.

The Intel part wins on ecosystem maturity for desktop use. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and includes ECC support. The Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2073, a soldered mobile socket, with LPDDR5X memory and no ECC.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear split. The Intel Core i3-14100 is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark scores. It delivers a 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18,318. Its nearest rivals in the database, all Intel parts, sit within 0.3% of its average score. This places it in a competitive desktop segment.

The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a 50th percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of 0, which reflects the lack of recorded measurements rather than actual performance. No nearest rivals are listed for it. There is no empirical basis in the database to claim it outperforms the Intel part in any workload.

For desktop users who need a socketed processor with DDR4 or DDR5 support, ECC memory, PCIe Gen 5, and a high boost clock, the Intel Core i3-14100 is the supported choice according to the recorded data. Its 4 cores and 8 threads, combined with a 4.70 GHz boost, provide measurable single-thread and moderate multi-thread performance.

For mobile users who prioritize low power consumption, the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 offers a 35 watt TDP, 12 cores, and 135.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Its 4 nm process node and LPDDR5X support align with portable device requirements. However, without benchmark scores in the database, its performance cannot be quantified against the Intel part.

The Intel part's 60 watt TDP and desktop socket make it unsuitable for battery-powered devices. The Snapdragon's BGA 2073 socket and mobile segment classification make it unsuitable for traditional desktop builds. The decision between them comes down to platform, not just performance.

The recorded data favors the Intel Core i3-14100 for anyone who needs verified performance numbers today. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has architectural merits, including more cores and lower power, but the database lacks the measurements needed to confirm its standing.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-14100 have more cores than the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100?

A: No. The Snapdragon has 12 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 boosts to 4.70 GHz, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 boosts to 4.00 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 has a TDP of 60 watts, and the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a TDP of 35 watts.

Q: Does the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 support ECC memory?

A: No. The database records ECC memory support as true for the Intel Core i3-14100 and false for the Snapdragon X1E-80-100.

Q: What process nodes do the two processors use?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 uses a 10 nm node from Intel, and the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses a 4 nm node from TSMC.

Q: What is the Intel Core i3-14100's Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The recorded score is 12,820. Its single-core score in the same test is 1,809.