Intel Core i5-14401E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core i5-14401E and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100. The head-to-head field is empty, and neither processor shares a common benchmark entry. The Intel part has six recorded Cinebench scores; the Qualcomm part has zero recorded benchmark scores.

The Intel Core i5-14401E delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18161 and a single-core score of 2564. In R20, it scores 7627 multi-core and 1076 single-core. In R15, it scores 1830 multi-core and 258 single-core. These results place the chip at the 60th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 5253.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile, but that percentile is based on no recorded measurements. The data shows no comparable workload results for the Qualcomm part, so any numeric comparison between the two processors is impossible from the recorded data.

The Intel chip's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark score, include the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5259 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5241 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i9-10850K at 5240 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core i5-13400T at 5210 (0.8% lower). These deltas confirm the i5-14401E sits in a tightly packed performance band, with its average score nearly identical to that of the Xeon E5-2699A v4.

Because the Qualcomm part's nearest rivals list is empty, there is no comparative anchor for its performance. The database treats the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 as an unmeasured entry, and its 50th percentile is a placeholder rather than a derived statistic.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has higher recorded multi-core performance?

A: Only the Intel Core i5-14401E has recorded multi-core scores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 18161, R20 multi-core is 7627, and R15 multi-core is 1830. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no recorded benchmark scores.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has an average benchmark score of 5253. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: How does the Intel chip compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-14401E's average score of 5253 is 0.1% below the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (5259), 0.2% above the Intel Core i7-11700B (5241), 0.2% above the Intel Core i9-10850K (5240), and 0.8% above the Intel Core i5-13400T (5210).

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 12 cores. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores. Both have 12 threads.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 does not support ECC memory.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in every measurable benchmark category, simply because it is the only one of the two with recorded data. It delivers Cinebench R23 multi-core at 18161 and single-core at 2564, R20 multi-core at 7627 and single-core at 1076, and R15 multi-core at 1830 and single-core at 258. These scores establish its 60th percentile position and an average benchmark score of 5253.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 wins in specifications that matter for platform integration and mobile use. It has 12 cores versus 6, a base clock of 4.00 GHz versus 2.50 GHz, a 3 nm process node versus 10 nm, and memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s, a figure the Intel chip does not list. It also has a larger L1 cache at 288 KB per core versus 80 KB per core, and a shared L2 cache of 16 MB versus 1.25 MB per core. Its integrated graphics, the Adreno X2-85, differs from the Intel UHD Graphics 730.

The Intel processor wins on market segment suitability for desktop use with Intel Socket 1700, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, and ECC memory support. The Qualcomm processor targets mobile with Qualcomm BGA 2343, PCIe Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes, and no ECC support. Each processor wins in its intended deployment context, but only the Intel part has benchmark evidence to support a performance claim.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every specification field. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.50 GHz for Intel and 4.00 GHz for Qualcomm. The Intel chip has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz; the Qualcomm chip has no listed boost clock.

The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Qualcomm processor uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. The Intel chip has a 65 TDP; the Qualcomm chip has no TDP listed. The Intel die size is 215 mm², and the Qualcomm die size is 220 mm².

Memory support differs: the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, while the Qualcomm chip supports LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and a listed memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s. The Intel chip supports ECC memory; the Qualcomm chip does not.

PCIe lanes differ: the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes, while the Qualcomm chip provides Gen 5 with 12 CPU-only lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Intel uses UHD Graphics 730, Qualcomm uses Adreno X2-85.

Market segments differ: the Intel chip is desktop, the Qualcomm chip is mobile. Release dates differ: the Intel chip released on 2024-06-30, and the Qualcomm chip released on 2026-04-05. Both are active production parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 uses the Glymur codename, part of the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation, built on a 3 nm process node at TSMC.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Intel chip has an 80 KB L1 cache per core, a 1.25 MB L2 cache per core, and a 20 MB shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm chip has a 288 KB L1 cache per core and a 16 MB shared L2 cache, with no L3 cache listed.

The Intel chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating hyper-threading. The Qualcomm chip has 12 cores and 12 threads, indicating no thread-doubling. The Intel architecture includes a boost clock of 4.70 GHz; the Qualcomm architecture lists a base clock of 4.00 GHz with no boost figure.

The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Qualcomm chip supports LPDDR5X only. The Qualcomm chip lists memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s; the Intel chip lists no memory bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported on Intel but not on Qualcomm.

The Intel part is fabricated on a 10 nm node with a die size of 215 mm². The Qualcomm part is fabricated on a 3 nm node with a die size of 220 mm². The Qualcomm node advantage is significant, but the die sizes are nearly identical.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split between the two processors. The Intel Core i5-14401E is the only one with recorded benchmark results, and those results place it at the 60th percentile with an average score of 5253. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18161 and single-core score of 2564 give it a definite performance profile. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no recorded benchmarks, an average score of 0, and no rival comparisons.

For a desktop builder who needs verified performance numbers, the Intel Core i5-14401E is the only option with evidence. It offers ECC memory support, DDR4 and DDR5 compatibility, 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for the workloads represented in the Cinebench results.

For a mobile system designer prioritizing core count, process efficiency, and memory bandwidth, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 presents a different set of specifications: 12 cores, a 3 nm node, 4.00 GHz base clock, 152.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, and a 220 mm² die. Its 16 MB shared L2 cache and 288 KB per-core L1 cache indicate a different cache hierarchy than the Intel part.

The record shows no performance overlap. The Intel chip has data; the Qualcomm chip does not. The 50th percentile for the Qualcomm part is not supported by any measurement. Anyone choosing between them must decide whether verified benchmark scores (Intel) or the listed mobile-oriented specifications (Qualcomm) matter more for the target system. The Intel part is the measured performer; the Qualcomm part is an unverified entry with a newer process node and higher core count.