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

The Verdict

The Intel Core i3-14100F and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 occupy entirely different segments. The Intel part is an active desktop processor with a full benchmark suite recorded in the database, while the Qualcomm part is an active mobile processor with no benchmark scores recorded at all. The recorded data shows the i3-14100F holds a 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18519. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, meaning no measured performance data exists for it in the database. Any direct performance comparison is therefore impossible from the recorded numbers; the only defensible conclusion is that the i3-14100F is the only one of the two with verified performance measurements. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no nearest rivals listed and no benchmark entries, so the database provides no basis for selecting it on performance grounds. The i3-14100F, by contrast, has a documented score profile across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests. Buyers seeking a processor with measurable desktop performance data should base decisions on the Intel part, since the Qualcomm part offers no recorded scores to analyze.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in architecture. The Intel Core i3-14100F uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The die size measures 163 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 uses the Glymur codename, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 220 mm². The Intel part belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and the Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation, while the Qualcomm part belongs to the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation.

Core counts differ sharply. The i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads, indicating hyper-threading support. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads, meaning no thread-doubling per core. Base clocks differ: the Intel part runs at 3.50 GHz with a 4.70 GHz boost clock, while the Qualcomm part has a 4.00 GHz base clock and no recorded boost clock. The Intel part has a TDP of 58 watts; the Snapdragon has no TDP recorded in the database.

Cache layouts are entirely different. The i3-14100F uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 uses 288 KB of L1 per core and 16 MB of shared L2 cache, with no L3 recorded. The Qualcomm part lists a memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s, while the Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure recorded. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, the Qualcomm part supports LPDDR5X. The Intel processor supports ECC memory; the Snapdragon does not. The Intel part offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Snapdragon offers PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has no integrated graphics, whereas the Snapdragon includes an Adreno X2-85 integrated GPU. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700; the Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. The i3-14100F has a launch MSRP of $109; the Snapdragon has no launch MSRP recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The i3-14100F wins in every category where data exists, simply because the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no recorded benchmark results. The database lists zero benchmark entries, zero head-to-head wins, and zero head-to-head benchmark results for the Qualcomm part. The Intel part has 19 benchmark scores across three suites: Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, Geekbench multicore and singlecore, and multiple Passmark tests.

The Intel processor shows particular strength in multi-threaded rendering workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 13084, and its Cinebench R20 multicore score is 5495. In Passmark multithread testing it records 15420. Single-thread performance is also documented: Cinebench R23 singlecore scores 1847, Geekbench singlecore scores 2105, and Passmark single-thread scores 3778. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 cannot be credited with any wins because the database contains no measurements for it.

For workloads like data compression and encryption, the i3-14100F has recorded Passmark scores of 176106 for data compression and 8922 for data encryption. The Qualcomm part has no such entries. In floating-point math, the Intel part scores 35370; in integer math, 45357. The Snapdragon has no comparable data. The only area where the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 can be said to lead is in unverified specifications: it has more cores (12 versus 4), a higher base clock (4.00 GHz versus 3.50 GHz), a smaller process node (3 nm versus 10 nm), and integrated graphics. But those are specifications, not measured performance outcomes.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better benchmark performance?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100F is the only one with recorded benchmark scores. It has 19 entries including Cinebench R23 multicore at 13084 and Geekbench singlecore at 2105. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has zero benchmark entries in the database.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part uses two threads per core; the Qualcomm part uses one thread per core.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel i3-14100F supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel i3-14100F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A). The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 includes an Adreno X2-85 integrated GPU.

Q: What are the process nodes and foundries?

A: The Intel i3-14100F is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 163 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 220 mm².

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The Intel i3-14100F ranks at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 ranks at the 50th percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty. There are no recorded head-to-head results between the Intel Core i3-14100F and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100. The wins count for both processors is zero. This means the database offers no direct comparison data for these two specific processors.

The i3-14100F's standalone scores provide the only performance reference points. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1318 multicore and 186 singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5495 multicore and 775 singlecore. In Cinebench R23, it scores 13084 multicore and 1847 singlecore. Geekbench results show 7598 multicore and 2105 singlecore. Passmark results include 15420 multithread, 3778 single-thread, 45357 integer math, 35370 floating-point math, 11984 extended instructions, 8922 data encryption, 176106 data compression, 17596 random string sorting, 1077 physics, and 61 find prime numbers.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the i3-14100F is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-13420H, which has an average score of 18511 and a 0% delta. It leads the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE (18505, 0.1% delta) by a hair, the Intel Core i3-13100 (18380, 0.8% delta) by 0.8%, and the Intel Core 7 360 (18374, 0.8% delta) by 0.8%. These narrow margins indicate the i3-14100F sits in a tightly packed performance cluster. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no rivals listed, so no such positioning exists for it.

Because the head-to-head table is empty, the biggest wins in each direction cannot be enumerated. The Intel part has a full scorecard; the Qualcomm part has none. The recorded data indicates that any benchmark-based comparison would rely entirely on the i3-14100F's measured results, with no countervailing numbers from the Snapdragon.

Specification Differences

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

Process and foundry: Intel uses 10 nm at Intel with a 163 mm² die. Qualcomm uses 3 nm at TSMC with a 220 mm² die.

Cores and threads: Intel has 4 cores and 8 threads. Qualcomm has 12 cores and 12 threads.

Clocks: Intel has a 3.50 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost. Qualcomm has a 4.00 GHz base and no recorded boost clock.

Power: Intel has a TDP of 58 watts. Qualcomm has no TDP recorded.

Sockets: Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Qualcomm uses Qualcomm BGA 2343.

Cache: Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. Qualcomm uses 288 KB L1 per core and 16 MB shared L2, with no L3 recorded.

Memory: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with ECC support. Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X, dual-channel, with 152.4 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. Intel has no memory bandwidth figure recorded.

PCIe: Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Qualcomm offers Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics: Intel has none (N/A). Qualcomm includes Adreno X2-85.

Market segment: Intel is desktop. Qualcomm is mobile.

Release dates: Intel released on 2024-01-07. Qualcomm released on 2026-04-05.

Production status: both are active. Multipliers: both are locked (multiplierUnlocked false). Launch MSRP: Intel is $109; Qualcomm has none recorded. Part numbers: Intel is SRMX2; Qualcomm is X2E78100.