Intel Core i3-14100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i3-14100 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 occupy different segments, and the benchmark data reflects that divergence. The i3-14100 has a full suite of recorded measurements across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark, while the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no benchmark entries in the database. This absence means direct numeric comparisons are impossible, but the available data for the Intel part establishes a clear performance baseline.

The i3-14100 posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12820 and a single-core score of 1809. In R20, it reaches 5384 multi-core and 759 single-core. The R15 results are 1292 multi-core and 182 single-core. Geekbench shows 7231 multi-core and 2133 single-core. These numbers place the chip at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 18318.

Its nearest rivals in the database are all Intel parts. The Intel Core 3 305 averages 18302, which is a 0.1% delta. The Intel Core 5 330 averages 18345, a -0.1% delta. The Intel Core 7 360 averages 18374, a -0.3% delta. The Intel Core i3-13100 averages 18380, also a -0.3% delta. The i3-14100 sits within a tight cluster, separated from these parts by less than a third of a percent. This indicates that generational and tier improvements within Intel's current lineup have produced only marginal shifts in aggregate performance.

The Snapdragon X1E-84-100, by contrast, has a percentile rank of 50 and an average benchmark score of 0. No wins are recorded for either processor in the head-to-head table, and the winsA and winsB fields are both zero. The data does not support any claim that one outperforms the other on any specific test, because the Qualcomm part has no scores. What the data does show is that the i3-14100 is a fully measured desktop processor with a substantial body of results, while the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 is an unmeasured mobile part in the current database.

Passmark results for the i3-14100 show 45329 in integer math, 35266 in floating point math, 174115 in data compression, 8838 in data encryption, 11865 in extended instructions, 55 in prime number finding, 17397 in random string sorting, 15095 in multi-thread, 958 in physics, and 3759 in single-thread. These are the numbers that define its performance profile until the Snapdragon receives equivalent testing.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i3-14100 uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The die size is 163 mm². The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses the Oryon codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 12 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. No die size is recorded for the Qualcomm part.

Cache hierarchies differ sharply. The i3-14100 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 more than three times larger per core, and its L2 per module is nearly ten times larger, but its shared L3 is half the size. The Intel part relies on a larger shared pool, while the Qualcomm design allocates more private capacity per core.

Memory support also diverges. The i3-14100 supports DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with ECC enabled. The Snapdragon supports only LPDDR5X, dual-channel, with a recorded bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, and no ECC. The Intel part's memory bus is unspecified in bandwidth, but its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives it broader compatibility. The Snapdragon's LPDDR5X is a mobile-oriented memory type, and the 135.2 GB/s figure is the only memory bandwidth number in the database for either part.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The i3-14100 uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the CPU. The Snapdragon uses Gen 4 with 12 lanes. The Intel part has twice the lane count on a newer generation. Integrated graphics also differ: the i3-14100 includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Snapdragon includes Adreno X1-85.

Power and thermal envelopes are distinct. The i3-14100 has a TDP of 60 watts, while the Snapdragon has a TDP of 35 watts. The Snapdragon draws less power, which aligns with its mobile market segment. The i3-14100 is a desktop part with a 60 watt TDP, and it uses Intel Socket 1700. The Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2073, a socket for mobile integration.

Release dates are close but not identical. The i3-14100 launched on 2024-01-07, and the Snapdragon launched on 2024-04-23. Both are currently marked as active in production. The i3-14100 has a launch MSRP of $134, while the Snapdragon has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Intel part has a part number of SRMX1 and a generation label of "Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh)". The Snapdragon has a part number of X1E84100 and a generation label of "Snapdragon X (Elite)". Neither has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported on either.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear distinction: the Intel Core i3-14100 is a measured, active desktop processor with a complete benchmark profile, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 is an active mobile processor with no recorded benchmark scores. A user who needs a desktop CPU with verified performance numbers should look at the i3-14100. Its 72nd percentile rank and average benchmark score of 18318 place it in a competitive position among all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.3% of its aggregate score.

A user considering the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no numeric basis for comparison. The database records no scores, no wins, and no nearest rivals for this part. Its 50th percentile rank is based on an average score of zero, which means it sits at the median only by default, not by demonstrated performance. The 35 watt TDP and mobile socket indicate a low-power design, but the absence of benchmark data prevents any statement about its actual speed.

The i3-14100's 4 cores and 8 threads are fewer than the Snapdragon's 12 cores and 12 threads, but core count alone is not a performance measure. The Intel part's boost clock of 4.70 GHz is higher than the Snapdragon's 4.20 GHz, and its Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes is more capable than the Snapdragon's Gen 4 with 12 lanes. The i3-14100 also supports ECC memory, which the Snapdragon does not.

For a desktop user requiring verified performance, the i3-14100 is the only option with data. For a mobile user, the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 offers a lower TDP and a newer process node, but no benchmark evidence. The verdict from the database is straightforward: the Intel part has numbers, the Qualcomm part does not.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i3-14100 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i3-14100 has an average benchmark score of 18318. The Intel Core 3 305 is 0.1% behind, the Intel Core 5 330 is 0.1% ahead, the Intel Core 7 360 is 0.3% ahead, and the Intel Core i3-13100 is 0.3% ahead. All four rivals sit within a 0.3% delta of the i3-14100.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the TDP for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 has a TDP of 60 watts. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has a TDP of 35 watts.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 does not.

Q: What benchmark scores does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 have?

A: The database records no benchmark scores for the Snapdragon X1E-84-100. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile rank is 50.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses a 4 nm process at TSMC.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-14100 wins in every category where recorded data exists. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12820 and single-core score of 1809 are the only such numbers in the database for either part. Its Geekbench scores are 7231 multi-core and 2133 single-core. Its Passmark single-thread score is 3759, and its multi-thread score is 15095. All of these are measured results.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 wins in power efficiency, based on the TDP of 35 watts versus 60 watts, and in process node, with 4 nm versus 10 nm. It also has a higher base clock of 3.80 GHz versus 3.50 GHz, and a larger L1 cache per core at 288 KB versus 80 KB. Its L2 per module is 12 MB versus 1.25 MB per core. It uses LPDDR5X memory with a recorded bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, while the Intel part's memory bandwidth is not recorded.

The Intel part wins on boost clock, 4.70 GHz versus 4.20 GHz, and on PCIe generation and lane count, Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 12 lanes. It also wins on L3 cache size, 12 MB shared versus 6 MB shared, and on memory support breadth, DDR4 and DDR5 versus LPDDR5X only.

For use cases, the data supports the i3-14100 for desktop workloads where verified performance is required, such as multi-threaded rendering or single-thread responsiveness. Its 60 watt TDP is higher, but its benchmark profile is complete. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 is positioned for mobile use with a 35 watt TDP, a 4 nm process, and a BGA socket, but no benchmark evidence exists to confirm its speed. The database shows that the Intel part is the one with measurable wins, while the Qualcomm part remains an unverified entry.