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

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts differ between the Intel Core i5-14401TE and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 provides 12 cores and 12 threads. The Qualcomm part has twice the physical core count, but both processors expose an equal number of threads to the operating system.

Q: What are the base clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has a base clock of 4.00 GHz. The Qualcomm processor runs at double the base frequency of the Intel part.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types are supported by each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 supports LPDDR5X memory only.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

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

Q: What integrated graphics are included in each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 includes Adreno X2-85.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-14401TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, and falls under the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel's own foundry, with a die size of 215 mm². The processor is designed for the desktop market segment and uses Intel Socket 1700.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 belongs to the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation with the Glymur codename. It uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 220 mm². The processor is designed for the mobile market segment and uses Qualcomm BGA 2343 socket.

The cache hierarchies differ significantly between the two. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, an L2 cache of 1.25 MB per core, and a shared L3 cache of 20 MB. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has an L1 cache of 288 KB per core and a shared L2 cache of 16 MB, with no L3 cache listed.

The Intel processor has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, while the Qualcomm processor has no listed boost clock. The Intel processor has a TDP of 45, while the Qualcomm processor has no TDP listed in the database.

Memory support differs substantially. The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s. The Intel processor supports ECC memory, while the Qualcomm processor does not.

PCIe support also differs. The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 supports PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ as well: the Intel processor includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Qualcomm processor includes Adreno X2-85. The Intel processor has a locked multiplier, as does the Qualcomm processor.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for these two processors. Both processors have an avgBenchmarkScore of 0, and the winsA and winsB fields are both 0. The percentileVsAllCpus for both processors is 50, indicating that neither processor has recorded benchmark data in the database.

Without recorded benchmark scores, direct performance comparisons cannot be made from the database. The head-to-head benchmark section must rely on the architectural and specification data available.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the Intel Core i5-14401TE and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100:

• Series: Intel Core 14th Gen vs. none listed
• Manufacturer: Intel vs. Unknown
• Cores: 6 vs. 12
• Threads: 12 vs. 12
• Base Clock: 2.00 GHz vs. 4.00 GHz
• Boost Clock: 4.50 GHz vs. none listed
• TDP: 45 vs. none listed
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 vs. Qualcomm BGA 2343
• Architecture: Raptor Lake vs. none listed
• Codename: Raptor Lake-R vs. Glymur
• Generation: Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) vs. Snapdragon X2 (Elite)
• Process Node: 10 nm vs. 3 nm
• Foundry: Intel vs. TSMC
• Die Size: 215 mm² vs. 220 mm²
• L1 Cache: 80 KB (per core) vs. 288 KB (per core)
• L2 Cache: 1.25 MB (per core) vs. 16 MB (shared)
• L3 Cache: 20 MB (shared) vs. none listed
• Memory Support: DDR4, DDR5 vs. LPDDR5X
• Memory Bandwidth: none listed vs. 152.4 GB/s
• ECC Memory: true vs. false
• PCIe: Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) vs. Gen 5, 12 Lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated Graphics: UHD Graphics 730 vs. Adreno X2-85
• Market Segment: Desktop vs. Mobile
• Release Date: 2024-06-30 vs. 2026-04-05
• Part Number: Q4T4SRNJP vs. X2E78100

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that these two processors target fundamentally different market segments. The Intel Core i5-14401TE is a desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is a mobile processor from the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation.

The Intel processor provides a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, ECC memory support, DDR4 and DDR5 memory compatibility, and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The Qualcomm processor provides 12 cores, a base clock of 4.00 GHz, LPDDR5X memory support with 152.4 GB/s bandwidth, and 12 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

The process node advantage goes to the Qualcomm processor with 3 nm fabrication by TSMC, versus 10 nm fabrication by Intel for the Core i5-14401TE. The Qualcomm processor also has a larger L1 cache per core at 288 KB versus 80 KB, and a shared 16 MB L2 cache versus 1.25 MB per core on the Intel side. The Intel processor has a 20 MB shared L3 cache, while the Qualcomm processor has no L3 cache listed.

The release dates show the Intel processor was released on 2024-06-30, while the Qualcomm processor has a release date of 2026-04-05. Both processors are listed as Active in production status.

Without benchmark data, the verdict must be based on specifications. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 offers more cores, a higher base clock, a smaller process node, and higher memory bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14401TE offers a boost clock, ECC support, broader memory type support, and more PCIe lanes.

Where Each One Wins

Intel Core i5-14401TE advantages based on the data:

• Boost clock of 4.50 GHz, providing a higher maximum frequency for single-threaded workloads that can utilize the boost capability.
• ECC memory support, which is relevant for data integrity in workstation or server-like environments.
• Support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering flexibility in system memory selection.
• 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 12, providing more connectivity bandwidth for expansion devices.
• 20 MB shared L3 cache, which can benefit workloads with shared data access patterns.
• Earlier release date of 2024-06-30, indicating an established platform.

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 advantages based on the data:

• 12 cores versus 6, doubling the physical core count for multi-threaded workloads.
• Base clock of 4.00 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, providing a higher sustained frequency floor.
• 3 nm process node versus 10 nm, indicating a more advanced manufacturing technology.
• Memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s, which is listed for the Qualcomm processor but not listed for the Intel processor.
• L1 cache of 288 KB per core versus 80 KB, and a shared L2 cache of 16 MB.
• LPDDR5X memory support, which is a mobile-oriented memory standard.
• Later release date of 2026-04-05, indicating a newer design.

The data shows a clear split: the Intel Core i5-14401TE wins on maximum clock speed, ECC support, memory type flexibility, PCIe lane count, and L3 cache capacity. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 wins on core count, base clock speed, process node, memory bandwidth, and per-core L1 cache size.

The desktop versus mobile market segment distinction is the primary differentiator. The Intel processor targets desktop systems with Socket 1700, while the Qualcomm processor targets mobile systems with BGA 2343. Each processor is suited to its respective platform, with the Intel part offering desktop-centric features like ECC and DDR4/DDR5 support, and the Qualcomm part offering mobile-centric features like LPDDR5X and a smaller process node for power efficiency.