Intel Core i3-14100F vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-14100F has a complete recorded benchmark suite, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no benchmark entries in the database. This makes the comparison one-sided in terms of measured performance data. The Core i3-14100F sits at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs tracked, with an average benchmark score of 18519, placing it alongside the Intel Core i5-13420H (18511, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE (18505, 0.1% ahead), Intel Core i3-13100 (18380, 0.8% behind), and Intel Core 7 360 (18374, 0.8% behind). The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 sits at the 50th percentile with no average score recorded.

For workloads where the Intel part wins outright, the data shows strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 13084, Cinebench R20 multi-core scores 5495, and Cinebench R15 multi-core scores 1318. Single-thread performance is equally solid, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 1847, Cinebench R20 single-core at 775, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 186. Geekbench results show 7598 multi-core and 2105 single-core.

The PassMark suite reveals specialized strengths. Integer math scores 45357, floating-point math scores 35370, and extended instructions score 11984. Data compression hits 176106, while data encryption reaches 8922. Random string sorting scores 17596, and the multi-thread test records 15420. Physics simulation scores 1077, and prime number finding scores 61. Single-thread PassMark results show 3778.

The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no benchmark scores in the database, so there is no recorded data to establish any performance wins for it. The architecture differences below provide the only meaningful comparison points.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i3-14100F uses a completely different design philosophy from the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100. The Intel part belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, built on Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, and represents the Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel's own foundry, measures 163 mm² die size, and fits the Intel Socket 1700.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 belongs to the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation with the Glymur codename. It uses a 3 nm process node from TSMC, measures 220 mm² die size, and fits the Qualcomm BGA 2343 socket. The manufacturer is listed as Unknown in the database, though the foundry is TSMC.

Core counts differ substantially. The Intel chip has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Qualcomm chip has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Qualcomm part does not use simultaneous multi-threading, hence 18 threads matching 18 cores. Base clocks are 3.50 GHz for Intel and 4.00 GHz for Qualcomm, but both boost to the same 4.70 GHz maximum.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Intel chip provides 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. The Qualcomm chip provides 288 KB L1 per core and 16 MB L2 per module, with no L3 cache listed. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with ECC support. The Qualcomm part supports only LPDDR5X in dual-channel configuration with no ECC, but records a memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s.

PCIe connectivity differs: Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Qualcomm offers Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip has no integrated graphics, while the Qualcomm chip includes Adreno X2-90 graphics. The Intel part is a desktop processor with a launch MSRP of $109 and an active production status, released on 2024-01-07. The Qualcomm part is a mobile processor with no launch MSRP recorded, released on 2026-04-05, also active in production. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Do both processors boost to the same clock speed?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i3-14100F and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 have a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, though their base clocks differ at 3.50 GHz and 4.00 GHz respectively.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100F supports ECC memory, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100F supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 supports LPDDR5X only.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 includes Adreno X2-90 integrated graphics, while the Intel Core i3-14100F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: How do their benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100F has a full benchmark suite with an average score of 18519 and a 72nd percentile ranking. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i3-14100F | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 4 | 18 |

| Threads | 8 | 18 |

| Base Clock | 3.50 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 58 W | Not listed |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Qualcomm BGA 2343 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Not listed |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Glymur |

| Generation | Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Snapdragon X2 (Elite) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 163 mm² | 220 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 288 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 16 MB (per module) |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | Not listed |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 152.4 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | Adreno X2-90 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | 2026-04-05 |

| Launch MSRP | $109 | Not listed |

| Part Number | SRMX2 | X2E88100 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The Intel Core i3-14100F has 19 individual benchmark scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark tests. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has zero benchmark entries.

Without direct comparison data, the only quantitative benchmark analysis comes from the Intel part's performance profile. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13084 and single-core score of 1847 indicate a strong balance between threaded and single-thread workloads. The Geekbench multi-core score of 7598 versus single-core score of 2105 shows roughly a 3.6x scaling from single to multi-core, which aligns with the 4-core, 8-thread configuration.

PassMark results show particularly strong integer math at 45357 and floating-point math at 35370, with extended instructions at 11984. Data compression at 176106 stands out as a high absolute number, while data encryption at 8922 is comparatively modest. The multi-thread PassMark score of 15420 and single-thread score of 3778 indicate roughly 4.1x scaling, consistent with the 8-thread design.

The Qualcomm part's 18-core configuration suggests potential for high multi-threaded throughput, but without recorded benchmark scores, no measured comparison is possible. The database shows the Intel part at the 72nd percentile versus the Qualcomm part at the 50th percentile, but this percentile ranking for the Snapdragon is based on no recorded performance data.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear but incomplete picture. The Intel Core i3-14100F is a fully characterized desktop processor with 19 benchmark scores, a 72nd percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 18519. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i5-13420H at 18511 (0% delta), AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE at 18505 (0.1% ahead), Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 (0.8% behind), and Intel Core 7 360 at 18374 (0.8% behind). This places it in the upper-mid range of tracked CPUs.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 remains unmeasured. It has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals recorded. Its 50th percentile ranking appears to be a default value rather than a measured result. The 18 cores, 4.00 GHz base clock, 3 nm TSMC process, and 152.4 GB/s memory bandwidth suggest a capable mobile processor, but the database offers no performance evidence.

For builders choosing between these two, the decision hinges on platform and workload rather than measured performance. The Intel chip suits desktop builds with Socket 1700, DDR4 or DDR5 memory, ECC support, and a $109 launch MSRP. The Qualcomm chip targets mobile systems with BGA 2343, LPDDR5X memory, no ECC, and integrated Adreno X2-90 graphics. The Intel part delivers verified single-thread and multi-thread scores across industry-standard benchmarks. The Qualcomm part offers more cores, a smaller process node, and higher memory bandwidth on paper, but no recorded benchmark results to confirm real-world behavior. The database's verdict is straightforward: the Intel Core i3-14100F is the only one of the two with measured performance data, and that data shows a solid mid-range desktop processor.