Intel Core i5-14401E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 Comparison

Intel Core i5-14401E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100

The Intel Core i5-14401E is a desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture using a 10 nm process. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and a TDP of 65 W. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is a mobile processor from the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation, codenamed Glymur, built on TSMC's 3 nm process. It has 18 cores and 18 threads, with a base clock of 4.45 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The database shows a clear split: the Intel part has recorded benchmark results across several Cinebench tests, while the Qualcomm part currently has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no nearest rivals listed. This means direct numerical comparison is only possible for the Intel side, and the Qualcomm side must be evaluated on architectural specifications alone.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward choice for anyone needing verified multi-threaded and single-threaded performance today: the Intel Core i5-14401E. It holds a percentile rank of 60 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 5253. Its nearest rivals are very close in average score, with the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5259 (-0.1% delta), the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5241 (+0.2% delta), the Intel Core i9-10850K at 5240 (+0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i5-13400T at 5210 (+0.8% delta). This places the i5-14401E in a tight cluster of mid-to-high performance desktop-class chips, with no rival more than 0.8% away in either direction. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100, by contrast, has a percentile rank of 50, an average benchmark score of 0, and no benchmark data at all. That percentile of 50 is the median default for an unmeasured processor, so it carries no empirical weight. For a builder who needs a working CPU with demonstrable Cinebench scores, the Intel part is the only one with measurable data. For a system designer evaluating a mobile platform purely on paper, the Qualcomm part offers architectural advantages such as a 3 nm process and 18 cores, but there is no performance evidence in the database to confirm how those translate into real workload results. The verdict from the data is that the Intel i5-14401E is the verified performer, while the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 remains an unverified specification sheet.

Where Each One Wins

Based on actual benchmark wins, the Intel Core i5-14401E wins every recorded comparison because it is the only processor with benchmark scores. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 1830. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 258. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, it scores 7627. In Cinebench R20 single-core, it scores 1076. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 18161. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 2564. These six scores cover both multi-threaded rendering workloads and single-threaded tasks. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has zero wins because the database lists no benchmark results for it. The Qualcomm part does have a higher core count (18 versus 6) and a higher base clock (4.45 GHz versus 2.50 GHz), but without scores, those specifications cannot be converted into performance wins. The use-case split is therefore: for any workload that can be measured with Cinebench, the Intel part wins outright. For a hypothetical mobile workload that benefits from 18 cores and a triple-channel memory bus, the Snapdragon part may have theoretical advantages, but the database provides no evidence of a win in any test.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ substantially in nearly every architectural dimension. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses the Glymur codename within the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation, and is fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC. The Intel part has 6 cores and 12 threads, meaning it uses simultaneous multithreading to double thread count. The Qualcomm part has 18 cores and 18 threads, indicating no multithreading per core. The Intel base clock is 2.50 GHz, while the Qualcomm base clock is 4.45 GHz, a significant difference. Both share the same boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel part has a TDP of 65 W, while the Qualcomm part has no TDP listed. The Intel socket is Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform; the Qualcomm socket is Qualcomm BGA 2343, a ball-grid-array mobile package. The Intel die size is 215 mm², and the Qualcomm die size is 220 mm², a small difference despite the process node gap. Cache hierarchies differ as well: the Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Qualcomm part has 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and 9 MB of shared L3. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with ECC support. The Qualcomm part supports only LPDDR5X memory over a triple-channel bus, with a listed memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s, and no ECC support. For PCIe, the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Qualcomm part provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Qualcomm part uses Adreno X2-90. Both are marked as Active in production status, and both have a locked multiplier. The Intel part was released on 2024-06-30, and the Qualcomm part on 2026-04-05, per the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has higher benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has all six recorded Cinebench scores. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no benchmark results in the database, so no comparison is possible.

Q: What is the core and thread difference?

A: The Intel part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Qualcomm part has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Intel part uses multithreading, the Qualcomm part does not.

Q: Which processor has a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses a 3 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm part supports only LPDDR5X over a triple-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. Both have multiplierUnlocked set to false, so neither supports unlocked multiplier overclocking.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile rank?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has a percentile rank of 60 among all CPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has a percentile rank of 50, which is the default for a CPU with no benchmark data.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no head-to-head benchmark entries in the database for these two processors. The only benchmark data comes from the Intel Core i5-14401E, which has six Cinebench scores. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel part scores 1830. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 258. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, it scores 7627. In Cinebench R20 single-core, it scores 1076. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 18161. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 2564. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no scores, so the largest win for the Intel part is simply the existence of any score. The Intel part's average benchmark score is 5253, and its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4, is only 0.1% lower at 5259. The Intel Core i7-11700B is 0.2% higher at 5241, the Intel Core i9-10850K is 0.2% higher at 5240, and the Intel Core i5-13400T is 0.8% higher at 5210. These deltas are all within one percentage point, indicating that the i5-14401E sits in a very tight performance band among its peers. For the Qualcomm part, the absence of any benchmark data means the database cannot produce a single head-to-head delta. The only possible interpretation is that the Intel part wins all measurable benchmarks by default, and the Qualcomm part has no recorded wins.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification field, with no overlapping values except for the boost clock and production status. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores, 12 threads, a base clock of 2.50 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores, 18 threads, a base clock of 4.45 GHz, and the same boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel TDP is 65 W; the Qualcomm TDP is not listed. The Intel socket is Intel Socket 1700, while the Qualcomm socket is Qualcomm BGA 2343. The Intel architecture is Raptor Lake, with a codename of Raptor Lake-R, and a generation of Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The Qualcomm architecture is not listed, but its codename is Glymur, and its generation is Snapdragon X2 (Elite). The process node is 10 nm for Intel and 3 nm for Qualcomm, with foundries of Intel and TSMC, respectively. The die size is 215 mm² for Intel and 220 mm² for Qualcomm. Cache structures differ: Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Qualcomm has 288 KB L1 per core, 16 MB L2 per module, and 9 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and ECC enabled; Qualcomm uses LPDDR5X with a triple-channel bus, a memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s, and no ECC. PCIe lanes differ: Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes, Qualcomm provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Intel uses UHD Graphics 730, Qualcomm uses Adreno X2-90. The market segment is Desktop for Intel and Mobile for Qualcomm. The release dates differ, with Intel on 2024-06-30 and Qualcomm on 2026-04-05. Neither has a launch MSRP listed, and both have a locked multiplier. The part numbers are Q49JSRNJS for Intel and X2E94100 for Qualcomm. The Intel part has a benchmark average of 5253 and a percentile of 60, while the Qualcomm part has a benchmark average of 0 and a percentile of 50. The Intel part has four nearest rivals, all within 0.8% of its average score, while the Qualcomm part has no nearest rivals. These differences define the two products as fundamentally separate: one is a verified desktop processor with a full benchmark profile, the other is an unverified mobile processor with a larger core count and newer process node, but no empirical performance data in the database.