Intel Core i7-14700 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-14700 and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 occupy very different positions in the database. The Intel part has a complete suite of benchmark results, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 currently has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. As a result, direct head-to-head numeric comparisons are impossible; the comparison must rely on the Intel processor's absolute scores and the Qualcomm processor's architectural and specification positioning.

The Intel Core i7-14700 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28398 and a single-core score of 2080. In Geekbench, it records 17087 multi-core and 2409 single-core. The Passmark multi-thread score is 40318, with a single-thread score of 4236. These figures place the Intel chip at the 91st percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database, with an average benchmark score of 52301.

The Intel processor's nearest rivals in the database, based on average benchmark score, include the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H at 52431 (a delta of -0.2 percent relative to the i7-14700), the AMD EPYC 8124P at 52121 (delta 0.3 percent), the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX at 52073 (delta 0.4 percent), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 51947 (delta 0.7 percent). These deltas are all within one percentage point, meaning the i7-14700 sits in a tight cluster of similarly scoring processors, slightly above the EPYC 8124P, the Core Ultra 5 235HX, and the Ryzen 9 5950X in average score, while sitting marginally below the Xeon Gold 5320H.

The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no nearest rivals recorded. Its percentile ranking is 50, which is the midpoint of all CPUs tracked, but without measured scores this is not a demonstrated performance result. The database does not yet contain the data needed to state how the Snapdragon performs in any workload.

Passmark sub-tests for the Intel i7-14700 show a broad range of strengths: data compression at 498198, data encryption at 29601, extended instructions at 28388, find prime numbers at 164, floating point math at 106716, integer math at 154535, physics at 2226, random string sorting at 54340, and single thread at 4236. These results indicate a processor that handles both integer-heavy and floating-point-heavy workloads with substantial throughput, and the multi-thread score of 40318 reflects the high core and thread count.

FAQ

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The recorded data shows an empty benchmarks array for the Snapdragon X1E-80-100, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals listed.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 does not.

Q: What process node does each processor use?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has a TDP of 65 watts. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a TDP of 35 watts.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i7-14700 is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. It uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The die size is 257 mm². The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses the Oryon codename, belongs to the Snapdragon X (Elite) generation, and is fabricated on a 4 nm process node by TSMC. No die size is recorded for the Snapdragon part.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Intel processor provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon provides 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part therefore has a much larger total L3 allocation, while the Snapdragon's per-core L1 is larger.

The Intel i7-14700 uses the Intel Socket 1700, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses the Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket. The Intel processor is a desktop part, while the Snapdragon is a mobile part. Both have locked multipliers, so neither supports unlocked overclocking. The Intel part has an integrated GPU, the UHD Graphics 770, while the Snapdragon integrates the Adreno X1-85. The Intel part supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, and the Snapdragon supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ: 20 cores and 28 threads for Intel versus 12 cores and 12 threads for Qualcomm. The Snapdragon has no simultaneous multithreading, as its thread count equals its core count. Base clocks differ, with Intel at 2.10 GHz and Qualcomm at 3.40 GHz. Boost clocks differ, with Intel at 5.40 GHz and Qualcomm at 4.00 GHz. TDP differs, with Intel at 65 watts and Qualcomm at 35 watts.

Memory support differs: the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Snapdragon supports LPDDR5X. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The Snapdragon has a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, while no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel part. ECC support differs, with Intel supporting ECC and Qualcomm not. The process node differs, 10 nm versus 4 nm, as does the foundry, Intel versus TSMC.

The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $384; no launch MSRP is recorded for the Snapdragon. The release dates differ: the Intel part is dated 2024-01-07, and the Snapdragon is dated 2024-04-23. The Intel part number is SRN40, and the Snapdragon part number is X1E80100. The Intel part reports a die size of 257 mm²; the Snapdragon has no die size recorded.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that the Intel Core i7-14700 is a fully benchmarked desktop processor with strong multi-threaded and single-threaded scores, sitting at the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, all within one percentage point of its average score, are enterprise and high-end desktop parts, which confirms that the i7-14700 competes in a high-performance tier. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100, by contrast, has no benchmark data, no average score, and no nearest rivals. Its percentile of 50 is a placeholder position, not a measured result.

The Snapdragon's advantages in the specification data are its lower TDP of 35 watts, its higher base clock of 3.40 GHz, its smaller 4 nm process node, and its higher memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Intel part offers more cores, more threads, a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz, ECC support, and a larger L3 cache of 33 MB. Without benchmark scores for the Snapdragon, the database cannot confirm how these specifications translate into measured performance.

The data indicates that the Intel part is the only one of the two with demonstrated performance results. The Snapdragon's market segment is mobile, and its specifications suggest a low-power design, but the absence of benchmark data prevents any quantitative performance conclusion.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700 wins in any category that requires measured performance. It has recorded scores for Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, Geekbench, and multiple Passmark sub-tests. Its multi-core scores are particularly strong: 28398 in Cinebench R23, 14388 in Cinebench R20, and 40318 in Passmark multi-thread. Its single-core scores, 2080 in Cinebench R23 and 4236 in Passmark single-thread, are also recorded and competitive. The Intel part's 28 threads and 20 cores give it a clear structural advantage in heavily parallel workloads, and its 33 MB of shared L3 cache supports large working sets.

The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 wins in the categories defined by its specifications rather than benchmarks. Its TDP of 35 watts is lower than the Intel part's 65 watts, which indicates a more power-efficient design for mobile use. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz is higher than the Intel part's 2.10 GHz, and its memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s is explicitly recorded. Its 4 nm process node is smaller than Intel's 10 nm node. The Snapdragon's 12 MB L2 cache per module and 288 KB L1 per core are larger on a per-core basis than the Intel part's cache allocation. These factors position the Snapdragon as a mobile-oriented processor, but the database contains no benchmark scores to confirm its real-world performance.