Intel Core i3-14100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 Comparison

The Intel Core i3-14100 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 represent two fundamentally different approaches to processor design. The Intel part is a desktop-oriented x86 chip with a complete set of benchmark results, while the Qualcomm part is a mobile-focused ARM processor with no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This asymmetry defines the entire comparison: the i3-14100 has extensive measured data, and the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 currently has none. Because the head-to-head benchmark list is empty, the analysis must rely on architectural specifications, cache configurations, memory support, and the known performance levels of the Intel chip.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The Intel Core i3-14100 has a full suite of 19 recorded benchmark scores, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has an empty benchmark array. This means no direct score comparison can be made between the two units. The recorded data for the i3-14100, however, establishes a clear performance baseline. In Cinebench R23, the i3-14100 scores 12820 in multicore and 1809 in singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5384 multicore and 759 singlecore. The older Cinebench R15 results show 1292 multicore and 182 singlecore.

Geekbench results for the i3-14100 show 7231 multicore and 2133 singlecore. PassMark tests provide additional granularity: multithread score of 15095, single thread score of 3759, integer math at 45329, floating point math at 35266, extended instructions at 11865, data compression at 174115, data encryption at 8838, find prime numbers at 55, random string sorting at 17397, and physics at 958.

The i3-14100 holds a 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 18318. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core 3 305 with an average score of 18302 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the Intel Core 5 330 with 18345 and a delta of -0.1 percent, the Intel Core 7 360 with 18374 and a delta of -0.3 percent, and the Intel Core i3-13100 with 18380 and a delta of -0.3 percent. These deltas are all within 0.3 percent, placing the i3-14100 in a tightly clustered performance group.

The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 and a 50th percentile ranking. With no benchmark entries and no nearest rivals listed, the database offers no measured evidence of its computational performance. The wins counter shows 0 for both processors, confirming that no head-to-head victories can be attributed to either chip.

Because the head-to-head benchmark section is empty, any performance comparison must be inferred from the specification differences. The i3-14100 delivers a known quantity of multicore and singlecore throughput. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 remains unquantified. The absence of data is itself a significant finding: the Intel processor has a full performance profile, and the Qualcomm processor has none.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in architecture. The Intel Core i3-14100 uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no recorded architecture field, but its codename is Glymur and it belongs to the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation.

The manufacturing process differs substantially. The i3-14100 is built on a 10 nm node at Intel's own foundry. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is built on a 3 nm node at TSMC. This process gap suggests the Qualcomm chip uses a more advanced lithography, though the database does not provide performance data to confirm the practical impact. The die size also differs: the i3-14100 measures 163 mm², while the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 measures 220 mm².

Core and thread counts are very different. The i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads, relying on hyper-threading to double its thread count. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads, with no hyper-threading equivalent indicated. The Intel chip therefore has 4 fewer physical cores but 4 fewer threads than the Qualcomm chip, resulting in a thread parity gap of 4 threads in favor of the Snapdragon.

Clock speeds are recorded differently. The i3-14100 has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and no recorded boost clock. The Qualcomm base clock is 0.50 GHz higher than the Intel base clock, but without a boost figure or any benchmark data, the effective frequency advantage cannot be measured.

Cache hierarchies are entirely different. The i3-14100 uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 uses 288 KB of L1 cache per core and 16 MB of shared L2 cache, with no L3 cache recorded. The L1 difference is substantial: the Qualcomm chip has 208 KB more L1 cache per core. The L2 configuration is not directly comparable because one is per-core and the other is shared. The i3-14100 has 12 MB of L3 cache, while the Snapdragon has none recorded.

Memory support differs completely. The i3-14100 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 supports only LPDDR5X memory, also on a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s, while the Intel chip has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory support also differs: the i3-14100 supports ECC memory, and the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 does not.

PCIe connectivity shows a lane and generation difference. The i3-14100 provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Both use the same PCIe generation, but the Intel chip has 4 more available lanes.

Integrated graphics are not shared. The i3-14100 includes UHD Graphics 730. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 includes Adreno X2-85. The database provides no benchmark scores for either integrated GPU.

The market segments are opposite. The i3-14100 is a Desktop processor. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is a Mobile processor. This distinction explains the socket difference: the i3-14100 uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. The production status for both is Active.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Qualcomm chip has 8 more physical cores, but the Intel chip uses hyper-threading to reach 8 threads from 4 cores, leaving the Qualcomm part with 4 more threads overall.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two chips?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is manufactured on a 3 nm process at TSMC. The Qualcomm chip uses a smaller process node and a different foundry.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 does not support ECC memory. This is a differentiating feature for the Intel chip in workloads that require error correction.

Q: What memory types are supported by each processor?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 supports LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s, while the Intel chip has no memory bandwidth figure in the database.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no L3 cache recorded in the database. The Qualcomm chip instead uses 16 MB of shared L2 cache, whereas the Intel chip uses 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core.

Q: Are there any benchmark scores recorded for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100?

A: No. The database lists zero benchmark entries for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile ranking is 50. The Intel Core i3-14100 has 19 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark tests.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show differences in every major category except production status, multiplier unlock state, and PCIe generation.

Process node: Intel 10 nm versus TSMC 3 nm. The foundry also differs: Intel versus TSMC.

Die size: 163 mm² for the i3-14100 versus 220 mm² for the Snapdragon X2E-78-100.

Cores: 4 for the i3-14100 versus 12 for the Snapdragon. Threads: 8 for the i3-14100 versus 12 for the Snapdragon.

Base clock: 3.50 GHz for the i3-14100 versus 4.00 GHz for the Snapdragon. Boost clock: 4.70 GHz for the i3-14100 versus no recorded boost clock for the Snapdragon.

TDP: 60 for the i3-14100 versus no recorded TDP for the Snapdragon.

Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Qualcomm BGA 2343.

Architecture: Raptor Lake for the i3-14100 versus no recorded architecture for the Snapdragon. Codename: Raptor Lake-R versus Glymur. Generation: Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) versus Snapdragon X2 (Elite).

L1 cache: 80 KB per core for the i3-14100 versus 288 KB per core for the Snapdragon. L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core for the i3-14100 versus 16 MB shared for the Snapdragon. L3 cache: 12 MB shared for the i3-14100 versus no recorded L3 for the Snapdragon.

Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 for the i3-14100 versus LPDDR5X for the Snapdragon. Memory bandwidth: no recorded figure for the i3-14100 versus 152.4 GB/s for the Snapdragon. ECC memory: supported on the i3-14100, not supported on the Snapdragon.

PCIe lanes: 16 for the i3-14100 versus 12 for the Snapdragon, both Gen 5 and CPU only.

Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 for the i3-14100 versus Adreno X2-85 for the Snapdragon.

Market segment: Desktop for the i3-14100 versus Mobile for the Snapdragon.

Release date: 2024-01-07 for the i3-14100 versus 2026-04-05 for the Snapdragon.

Launch MSRP: $134 for the i3-14100, with no launch MSRP recorded for the Snapdragon.

Part number: SRMX1 for the i3-14100 versus X2E78100 for the Snapdragon.

Benchmarks: 19 recorded results for the i3-14100 versus zero for the Snapdragon. Percentile: 72 for the i3-14100 versus 50 for the Snapdragon. Average benchmark score: 18318 for the i3-14100 versus 0 for the Snapdragon. Nearest rivals: 4 listed for the i3-14100, none for the Snapdragon.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear distinction. The Intel Core i3-14100 is a fully measured processor with 19 benchmark results, a 72nd percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 18318. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.3 percent of its average score, placing it in a tight cluster of similarly performing desktop chips. The recorded scores show strong multicore throughput in Cinebench R23 at 12820 and solid singlecore performance at 1809, with corresponding Geekbench results of 7231 and 2133.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 presents a specification-only profile. It has 12 cores, 12 threads, a 4.00 GHz base clock, 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 16 MB of shared L2 cache, 152.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and a 3 nm process from TSMC. These specifications indicate a mobile-oriented design with a larger core count and a more advanced manufacturing process. However, the database contains no benchmark scores for this chip. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile ranking of 50 is a placeholder value that carries no measured performance information.

For users selecting a desktop processor with verified performance data, the i3-14100 is the only option in this comparison with recorded results. Its 60 TDP, ECC memory support, DDR4 and DDR5 compatibility, and 12 MB of L3 cache make it a complete desktop package. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 targets the mobile segment with LPDDR5X memory, a higher base clock, and more cores, but the absence of benchmark data prevents any quantitative performance assessment.

The choice depends on the use case. Desktop builders with a need for measured multicore and singlecore scores, ECC support, and a conventional socket should look to the i3-14100. Mobile system designers evaluating the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 must rely on its 12-core configuration, 3 nm process, and 152.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, since no benchmark evidence exists to validate its computational performance. The database records no head-to-head victories for either chip, and no direct score comparison is possible. The i3-14100 is the only processor in this pairing with a measurable performance identity.