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

The Intel Core i3-14100F and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 represent two very different approaches to computing. The Intel part is a desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen family, built on a 10 nm process with 4 cores and 8 threads. The Qualcomm part is a mobile processor using the Oryon architecture, built on a 4 nm process with 12 cores and 12 threads. The database records no head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these two, and the Qualcomm part has no benchmark scores listed. This analysis relies entirely on the recorded specifications and the Intel part's measured performance data.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part uses Hyper-Threading, doubling its thread count, while the Qualcomm part has one thread per core.

Q: What is the process node and foundry for each chip?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100F uses a 10 nm process fabricated by Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses a 4 nm process fabricated by TSMC. The Qualcomm part is manufactured on a smaller node.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100F supports ECC memory, as recorded in the database. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the thermal design power for each?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100F has a TDP of 58. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has a TDP of 35. The Qualcomm part consumes less power on paper.

Q: What is the release date for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100F was released on January 7, 2024. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 was released on April 23, 2024. The Intel part came earlier in the year.

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-14100F have integrated graphics?

A: No, the Intel Core i3-14100F has no integrated graphics, listed as "N/A". The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 includes Adreno X1-85 integrated graphics.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i3-14100F is based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh variant. It is a desktop processor designed for Intel Socket 1700. The core design uses 4 physical cores with 8 threads, enabled by simultaneous multithreading. The base clock is 3.50 GHz, and the boost clock reaches 4.70 GHz. The process node is 10 nm, fabricated by Intel. The die size is recorded as 163 mm². The cache hierarchy consists of an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, an L2 cache of 1.25 MB per core, and a shared L3 cache of 12 MB. The memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel memory bus. ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the CPU. The multiplier is not unlocked, meaning it is a locked processor.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X Elite generation. It is a mobile processor with a Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket. The architecture field is null in the database, but the codename is Oryon. It has 12 cores and 12 threads, with no simultaneous multithreading. The base clock is 3.80 GHz, and the boost clock is 4.20 GHz. The process node is 4 nm, fabricated by TSMC. No die size is recorded. The cache layout is different: L1 cache is 288 KB per core, L2 cache is 12 MB per module, and L3 cache is 6 MB shared. Memory support is LPDDR5X only, with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. PCIe is Gen 4 with 12 lanes. Integrated graphics are present as Adreno X1-85. The multiplier is locked.

The key architectural differences are the process node, core count, cache organization, memory type, and PCIe generation. The Intel part has fewer cores but higher boost clocks, while the Qualcomm part has more cores but lower boost clocks. The Intel part uses a larger 10 nm node, while the Qualcomm part uses a smaller 4 nm node. The cache hierarchy differs significantly, with the Qualcomm part having larger per-core L1 and per-module L2 caches, but a smaller shared L3. The memory support is also distinct, with Intel offering both DDR4 and DDR5, while Qualcomm is limited to LPDDR5X.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-14100F has recorded benchmark scores across multiple tests, including Cinebench R15, R20, R23, Geekbench, and Passmark suites. The data shows it achieves a single-core score of 1847 in Cinebench R23 and a multi-core score of 13084 in the same test. In Geekbench, it scores 2105 single-core and 7598 multi-core. The Passmark single-thread test shows 3778, and the Passmark multithread test shows 15420. The Intel part also has specific workload scores: data compression at 176106, data encryption at 8922, extended instructions at 11984, integer math at 45357, floating point math at 35370, and physics at 1077. The percentile versus all CPUs is 72, and the average benchmark score is 18519.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no benchmark scores in the database. Its percentile versus all CPUs is 50, and its average benchmark score is 0. This means the database contains no measured performance data for the Qualcomm part. Comparisons between the two cannot be made using benchmark results, as the head-to-head benchmark list is empty and the wins count for both parts is 0.

Given the available data, the Intel Core i3-14100F demonstrates measurable wins in every benchmark category where scores are recorded. The Qualcomm part cannot claim any benchmark win because no scores exist. The Intel part also wins on features like ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5, and a higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz versus 4.20 GHz. The Qualcomm part wins on core count (12 versus 4), a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), lower TDP (35 versus 58), and higher base clock (3.80 GHz versus 3.50 GHz). However, without benchmark data for the Qualcomm part, any performance-based win for it remains unquantified.

Specification Differences

The specification differences between the two processors are substantial. The Intel Core i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part's base clock is 3.50 GHz, and its boost clock is 4.70 GHz. The Qualcomm part's base clock is 3.80 GHz, and its boost clock is 4.20 GHz. The TDP is 58 for Intel and 35 for Qualcomm. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Qualcomm part uses Qualcomm BGA 2073. The architecture is Raptor Lake for Intel, while the Qualcomm part has a null architecture field with codename Oryon.

The process node differs: Intel uses 10 nm, Qualcomm uses 4 nm. The foundry is Intel for the Intel part and TSMC for the Qualcomm part. The die size is 163 mm² for Intel, with no die size recorded for Qualcomm. The cache hierarchy differs: Intel has L1 of 80 KB per core, L2 of 1.25 MB per core, and L3 of 12 MB shared. Qualcomm has L1 of 288 KB per core, L2 of 12 MB per module, and L3 of 6 MB shared. Memory support is DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel, and LPDDR5X for Qualcomm. The memory bus is dual-channel for both. Memory bandwidth is not recorded for Intel, but Qualcomm has 135.2 GB/s. ECC memory is true for Intel and false for Qualcomm. PCIe is Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel, and Gen 4 with 12 lanes for Qualcomm. Integrated graphics are N/A for Intel and Adreno X1-85 for Qualcomm. The market segment is Desktop for Intel and Mobile for Qualcomm. Release dates are January 7, 2024 for Intel and April 23, 2024 for Qualcomm. The launch MSRP for Intel is $109, while Qualcomm has no launch MSRP recorded. The part numbers are SRMX2 for Intel and X1E84100 for Qualcomm.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core i3-14100F and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100. The head-to-head benchmark list is empty. Similarly, the wins count for each part is 0. Therefore, a direct comparison of measured performance is impossible from the recorded data.

However, the Intel Core i3-14100F has its own benchmark scores that can be examined for context. In Cinebench R23, it scores 1847 single-core and 13084 multi-core. The single-core score is higher than its multi-core score when normalized per thread, but the multi-core score is 7.1 times the single-core score, reflecting the benefit of 8 threads. In Cinebench R20, the single-core score is 775 and the multi-core score is 5495. In Cinebench R15, the single-core score is 186 and the multi-core score is 1318. These Cinebench results show a consistent pattern where multi-core performance scales with thread count.

In Geekbench, the single-core score is 2105 and the multi-core score is 7598. The multi-core score is 3.6 times the single-core score. The Passmark suite shows a single-thread score of 3778 and a multithread score of 15420. The multithread score is 4.1 times the single-thread score. Specific workloads include integer math at 45357, floating point math at 35370, data compression at 176106, data encryption at 8922, extended instructions at 11984, random string sorting at 17596, and find prime numbers at 61. The physics test scores 1077.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no benchmark scores, so no wins can be attributed to it. The Intel part, by default, holds all recorded performance data. The nearest rivals for the Intel part provide context: the Intel Core i5-13420H has an average score of 18511 with a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE has an average score of 18505 with a delta of 0.1 percent, the Intel Core i3-13100 has an average score of 18380 with a delta of 0.8 percent, and the Intel Core 7 360 has an average score of 18374 with a delta of 0.8 percent. These rivals are all within 0.8 percent of the Intel Core i3-14100F's average score of 18519.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear asymmetry. The Intel Core i3-14100F has a full set of benchmark scores, a percentile of 72, and an average benchmark score of 18519. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no benchmark scores, a percentile of 50, and an average benchmark score of 0. For anyone relying on the database, the Intel part is the only one with measured performance evidence.

The Intel part is a desktop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads, a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory. It also includes ECC support and PCIe Gen 5. Its TDP is 58. The Qualcomm part is a mobile processor with 12 cores and 12 threads, a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, and LPDDR5X memory only. Its TDP is 35. The Qualcomm part has a smaller 4 nm process node, a higher base clock of 3.80 GHz, and integrated graphics.

Based on the recorded specifications, the Intel Core i3-14100F is the processor with demonstrated performance capabilities. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 cannot be evaluated on performance because no data exists. The Intel part also offers more PCIe lanes, a newer PCIe generation, ECC memory support, and a higher boost clock. The Qualcomm part offers more cores, a lower TDP, a smaller process node, and a higher base clock, but none of these advantages are validated by benchmark results.

The verdict from the data is straightforward: the Intel Core i3-14100F is the choice for any user who requires measurable performance, as all recorded scores belong to it. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 remains an unmeasured entity in the database. Its specifications suggest a power-efficient mobile design, but without scores, no performance claim can be supported. The Intel part, with its 72nd percentile ranking, sits comfortably among its nearest rivals, all of which are within 0.8 percent of its average score. The Qualcomm part, at the 50th percentile, has no rivals listed and no data to compare. Thus, the Intel Core i3-14100F is the only processor with verified results, and the Qualcomm part's potential remains entirely speculative.