Intel Core i3-14100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full benchmark suite for the Intel Core i3-14100, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no recorded benchmark entries. As a result, direct numerical comparisons cannot be made; the Intel processor's recorded scores stand alone. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core i3-14100 records 12820 points, with a single-core score of 1809. Cinebench R20 shows 5384 multicore and 759 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 1292 multicore and 182 single-core. Geekbench results show 7231 multicore and 2133 single-core.

PassMark results for the Intel part are extensive. Integer math scores 45329, floating point math scores 35266, extended instructions score 11865, and find prime numbers scores 55. Data compression records 174115, data encryption records 8838, and random string sorting records 17397. Multithreaded PassMark scores 15095, single-thread scores 3759, and physics scores 958. The average benchmark score for the Core i3-14100 is 18318 across all recorded tests.

The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 lacks any benchmark entries in the database, so its percentile ranking of 50 is based on no measured data. The Core i3-14100 holds a percentile rank of 72 against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core 3 305 (average score 18302, delta of 0.1 percent), the Intel Core 5 330 (18345, delta of -0.1 percent), the Intel Core 7 360 (18374, delta of -0.3 percent), and the Intel Core i3-13100 (18380, delta of -0.3 percent). These deltas show the Core i3-14100 sits within one third of a percent of several other Intel parts, indicating a tightly packed performance cluster in the database's aggregate scoring.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i3-14100 uses Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The die measures 163 mm². It contains 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The processor is locked, so the multiplier cannot be adjusted. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses the Glymur codename under the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. Its die measures 220 mm². It contains 18 cores and 18 threads, with a base clock of 4.45 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This part is also multiplier locked.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon provides 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and 9 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with ECC memory support. The Snapdragon supports LPDDR5X memory on a triple-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s, and does not support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU only, while the Snapdragon offers Gen 5 with 12 lanes from the CPU only. The Intel part integrates UHD Graphics 730, while the Snapdragon integrates an Adreno X2-90 GPU. The Intel processor targets the desktop segment and uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Snapdragon targets the mobile segment and uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. The Intel part has a TDP of 60 watts; the Snapdragon has no TDP recorded in the database. The Intel part was released on 2024-01-07, while the Snapdragon's release date is 2026-04-05.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i3-14100 compare to its closest rivals in average score?

A: The Core i3-14100 records an average benchmark score of 18318. The Intel Core 3 305 scores 18302 (0.1 percent lower), the Intel Core 5 330 scores 18345 (0.1 percent higher), the Intel Core 7 360 scores 18374 (0.3 percent higher), and the Intel Core i3-13100 scores 18380 (0.3 percent higher).

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads, while the Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Snapdragon also has higher base and boost clocks: 4.45 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost versus 3.50 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost for the Intel part.

Q: What memory configurations does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus and includes ECC memory support. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 supports LPDDR5X on a triple-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s, and it does not support ECC memory.

Q: Are there any recorded benchmark results for the Snapdragon X2E-96-100?

A: No. The database shows no benchmark entries for the Snapdragon, so its percentile rank of 50 is not supported by measured scores. The Core i3-14100 has a full suite of 19 recorded benchmark results.

Q: What process nodes and foundries do the two processors use?

A: The Core i3-14100 uses a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses a 3 nm process at TSMC. The Intel die measures 163 mm², while the Snapdragon die measures 220 mm².

Q: Which processor is unlocked for overclocking?

A: Neither. Both the Core i3-14100 and the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 have the multiplier locked, so neither supports multiplier-based overclocking.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors. Core count: 4 cores on the Intel, 18 cores on the Snapdragon. Thread count: 8 threads on the Intel, 18 threads on the Snapdragon. Base clock: 3.50 GHz on the Intel, 4.45 GHz on the Snapdragon. Boost clock: 4.70 GHz on the Intel, 5.00 GHz on the Snapdragon. TDP: 60 watts on the Intel, no recorded value on the Snapdragon. Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Qualcomm BGA 2343. Architecture: Raptor Lake on the Intel, no architecture recorded on the Snapdragon. Codename: Raptor Lake-R versus Glymur. Generation: Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) versus Snapdragon X2 (Elite). Process node: 10 nm versus 3 nm. Foundry: Intel versus TSMC. Die size: 163 mm² versus 220 mm².

Cache: L1 per core is 80 KB on the Intel versus 288 KB on the Snapdragon. L2 per core is 1.25 MB on the Intel versus 16 MB per module on the Snapdragon. L3 shared is 12 MB on the Intel versus 9 MB on the Snapdragon. Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 on the Intel versus LPDDR5X on the Snapdragon. Memory bus: dual-channel versus triple-channel. Memory bandwidth: no recorded value on the Intel versus 228.6 GB/s on the Snapdragon. ECC memory: supported on the Intel, not on the Snapdragon. PCIe lanes: Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the Intel versus Gen 5 with 12 lanes on the Snapdragon. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 versus Adreno X2-90. Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile. Release date: 2024-01-07 versus 2026-04-05. Launch MSRP: the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134; the Snapdragon has no launch MSRP recorded. Part number: SRMX1 versus X2E96100. The Snapdragon's manufacturer is recorded as unknown, while the Intel manufacturer is Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-14100 wins in every category where measured data exists, since the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no benchmark entries. The Intel part's recorded scores show strong single-thread performance, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2133 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3759. Its multithreaded results, such as 12820 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 15095 in PassMark multithread, indicate solid throughput for a 4-core, 8-thread desktop part. The average benchmark score of 18318 places it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.3 percent, confirming stable positioning among comparable Intel desktop processors.

The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 wins on paper specifications. It offers 18 cores, higher clocks, a smaller process node, a larger die, and a much larger L2 cache per module. It also supports triple-channel LPDDR5X memory with a recorded bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s, which exceeds the unrecorded bandwidth of the Intel part. These specifications suggest the Snapdragon is designed for a different workload profile, mobile rather than desktop, but the database contains no measured results to confirm actual performance. Its percentile rank of 50 is not tied to any benchmark score, so it cannot be said to win any performance comparison in the recorded data.

For use-case analysis, the Intel part suits tasks that depend on established x86 desktop software, single-thread responsiveness, and ECC memory support. The Snapdragon part suits scenarios where high core counts, power efficiency from a 3 nm process, and high memory bandwidth are priorities, but no measured data supports a performance claim. The database's records show the Intel part as the only one of the two with verifiable benchmark results.