Intel Core i3-14100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 Comparison

Intel Core i3-14100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100

The database contains two very different processors: the Intel Core i3-14100, a desktop part from the Core 14th Gen series, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100, a mobile processor from the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation. The Intel chip has a substantial set of recorded benchmark results, while the Qualcomm chip has no benchmark entries in the database at this time. This analysis compares the two based on recorded architecture data, measured performance scores for the Intel part, and the structural differences that define their respective positions in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Qualcomm part also has a higher base clock at 4.45 GHz compared to the Intel's 3.50 GHz, though both share the same boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is fabricated on a 3 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel Core i3-14100 uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The Qualcomm die size is 220 mm², larger than the Intel die size of 163 mm².

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 supports ECC memory, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 does not. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, whereas the Qualcomm chip uses LPDDR5X in a triple-channel configuration with a recorded memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s.

Q: What are the recorded benchmark scores for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100?

A: The database contains no benchmark scores for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed. The Intel Core i3-14100, by contrast, has 19 recorded benchmark entries across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark tests.

Q: How does the Intel Core i3-14100 rank among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 sits in the 72nd percentile against all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 18318. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core 3 305 at 18302 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core 5 330 at 18345 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core 7 360 at 18374 (0.3% higher), and the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 (0.3% higher).

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses the Adreno X2-90. Neither chip has a recorded benchmark score for graphics performance in the database.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two processors is wide. The Intel Core i3-14100 is built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, using Intel's 10 nm process node. It is a desktop part designed for Intel Socket 1700, with a recorded TDP of 60 watts. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses the Glymur codename, fabricated by TSMC on a 3 nm process, and is a mobile part on the Qualcomm BGA 2343 socket. Its TDP is not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The Intel chip provides 4 cores and 8 threads, enabling simultaneous multithreading. The Qualcomm chip provides 18 cores and 18 threads, with no thread multiplier, so each core handles a single thread. Base clocks favor the Qualcomm part at 4.45 GHz versus 3.50 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks are identical at 4.70 GHz for both.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Intel Core i3-14100 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 16 MB of L2 cache per module, and 9 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm chip therefore has more L1 and L2 capacity on a per-core or per-module basis, while the Intel chip has a larger shared L3 pool.

Memory support also separates the two. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, and ECC memory is enabled. Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X only, over a triple-channel memory bus, with a recorded bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s. The Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. PCIe connectivity differs as well: Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while Qualcomm provides Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics units are distinct: Intel uses UHD Graphics 730, Qualcomm uses Adreno X2-90. The Qualcomm die is larger at 220 mm² versus 163 mm² for Intel, reflecting the higher core count and different process technology. The Intel chip was released on 2024-01-07, while the Qualcomm chip has a release date of 2026-04-05. Both parts are marked as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no head-to-head benchmark entries between the Intel Core i3-14100 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100. The head-to-head benchmark list is empty, and both the wins counter for the Intel part and the wins counter for the Qualcomm part are zero. This means a direct comparison of measured performance between these two specific processors cannot be made from the recorded data.

However, the Intel Core i3-14100 has a full set of 19 benchmark scores, which can be examined to characterize its measured performance. In Cinebench R15, the Intel chip scores 1292 in multicore and 182 in singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5384 multicore and 759 singlecore. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 12820 and the singlecore score is 1809. Geekbench results show 7231 multicore and 2133 singlecore.

PassMark tests provide additional detail. The Intel part scores 174115 in data compression, 8838 in data encryption, 11865 in extended instructions, 55 in find prime numbers, 35266 in floating point math, 45329 in integer math, 15095 in multithread, 958 in physics, 17397 in random string sorting, and 3759 in single thread. These scores place the Intel Core i3-14100 in the 72nd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18318.

The nearest rival data for the Intel chip gives context for its standing. The Intel Core 3 305 has an average score of 18302, a delta of 0.1% below the i3-14100. The Intel Core 5 330 scores 18345, 0.1% above. The Intel Core 7 360 scores 18374, 0.3% above. The Intel Core i3-13100 scores 18380, also 0.3% above. These deltas are small, indicating the i3-14100 sits in a tightly clustered performance band among its closest competitors.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no such recorded data. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its percentile against all CPUs is 50, but this is not supported by any individual test results. Without any benchmark entries, the database cannot substantiate a performance comparison. The Intel chip's scores stand as the only measured evidence available for either processor.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear split between these two parts. The Intel Core i3-14100 is a measured, benchmarked desktop processor with 19 recorded test scores across multiple suites. Its average benchmark score of 18318 and 72nd percentile ranking are backed by specific results in Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.3% of its average score, indicate that it performs in line with other recent Intel desktop parts in the database.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is a mobile processor with a different structural profile: 18 cores, 18 threads, a 3 nm TSMC process, triple-channel LPDDR5X memory, and a recorded memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s. It has no benchmark scores in the database, no average score, and no nearest rivals. Its percentile of 50 is recorded without supporting test data.

For users relying on measured performance, the Intel Core i3-14100 is the only one of the two with data to consult. Its 4 cores and 8 threads, 12 MB of shared L3 cache, and dual-channel memory support define a desktop-oriented configuration. The Qualcomm part, with its higher core count, larger L1 and L2 caches, and mobile memory setup, targets a different segment, but the database does not yet contain the measurements needed to rank it against the Intel chip.

The choice between the two depends on which data points matter. The Intel Core i3-14100 offers recorded multi-threaded and single-threaded scores, ECC memory support, DDR4 and DDR5 compatibility, and a desktop socket. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 offers a higher core count, a smaller process node, and a higher base clock, but no recorded benchmark results to verify its performance position. The database analysis can only confirm what is measured: the Intel part has a complete performance profile, while the Qualcomm part is structurally defined but unbenchmarked.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification field recorded in the database.

Cores and threads: Intel has 4 cores and 8 threads. Qualcomm has 18 cores and 18 threads.

Clocks: Intel base clock is 3.50 GHz; Qualcomm base clock is 4.45 GHz. Both have a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Process node and foundry: Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. Qualcomm uses 3 nm from TSMC.

Die size: Intel is 163 mm². Qualcomm is 220 mm².

Cache: Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. Qualcomm has 288 KB L1 per core, 16 MB L2 per module, and 9 MB shared L3.

Memory support: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with ECC enabled. Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X, triple-channel, with no ECC, and a recorded memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s.

PCIe: Intel has Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Qualcomm has Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics: Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Qualcomm uses Adreno X2-90.

Socket and market segment: Intel uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop part. Qualcomm uses Qualcomm BGA 2343 and is a mobile part.

TDP: Intel is recorded at 60 watts. Qualcomm has no recorded TDP.

Release date: Intel was released on 2024-01-07. Qualcomm has a release date of 2026-04-05.

Launch MSRP: Intel is recorded at $134. Qualcomm has no launch MSRP recorded.

Architecture and codename: Intel uses Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-R codename. Qualcomm lists no architecture field, but its codename is Glymur, with the generation Snapdragon X2 (Elite).

Part number: Intel is SRMX1. Qualcomm is X2E94100.

Benchmark data: Intel has 19 recorded benchmark scores with an average of 18318 and a 72nd percentile. Qualcomm has no benchmark scores, an average of 0, and a 50th percentile.