Intel Core i7-14700 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core i7-14700 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100. The Intel processor has 19 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark suites, while the Qualcomm part has no recorded benchmark scores at all. This absence of comparative data is itself informative: the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is listed with an average benchmark score of zero and a percentile rank of 50 among all CPUs, which in the database indicates an unmeasured or unreported performance profile.

The Intel Core i7-14700, by contrast, has a robust dataset. Its average benchmark score sits at 52,301, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals in the database provide context for this figure. The Intel Xeon Gold 5320H scores 52,431, which is 0.2% higher than the i7-14700. The AMD EPYC 8124P scores 52,121, 0.3% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 52,073, 0.4% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X scores 51,947, 0.7% lower. These deltas are tiny, meaning the i7-14700 sits in a tightly clustered performance band where the spread between the four nearest rivals is under one percent.

Within the i7-14700's own benchmark suite, the multicore results show particularly strong throughput. Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 28,398 points, while Cinebench R20 multicore scores 14,388 and Cinebench R15 multicore scores 4,061. Single-core results are comparatively modest: Cinebench R23 single-core scores 2,080, R20 single-core scores 2,031, and R15 single-core scores 299. Geekbench registers 17,087 multicore and 2,409 single-core. The Passmark multithread score is 40,318, while Passmark single-thread is 4,236.

The Passmark suite also reveals specific workload characteristics. Integer math scores 154,535, floating-point math 106,716, and extended instructions 28,388. Data compression scores 498,198, while data encryption scores 29,601. Random string sorting scores 54,340. Find prime numbers scores 164, and physics scores 2,226. These figures show a processor that excels in compression and integer-heavy tasks, with more moderate results in prime-number searches and physics simulations.

Since the Qualcomm part has no scores, no wins can be assigned to either processor. The database records zero wins for each side.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i7-14700 uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses the Glymur codename, part of the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation, fabricated by TSMC on a 3 nm process with a die size of 220 mm². The manufacturing node gap is significant: 10 nm versus 3 nm, and the foundries differ, Intel for the former, TSMC for the latter.

Core counts and threading models diverge sharply. The i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads, indicating a hybrid layout with performance and efficiency cores. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. Base clocks differ as well: the Intel chip runs at 2.10 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost, while the Qualcomm chip runs at 4.45 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost. The Qualcomm part has a higher base clock by a wide margin, but a much narrower boost range.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Intel processor allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Qualcomm processor allocates 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and 9 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has substantially more L3 cache, while the Qualcomm chip has more L1 per core and a module-based L2 arrangement.

Memory support also differs. The i7-14700 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, and it supports ECC memory. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with a triple-channel bus, and it does not support ECC. The Qualcomm part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s, a figure absent for the Intel part. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Qualcomm chip provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ: the i7-14700 uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses Adreno X2-90. The Intel chip is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, while the Qualcomm chip is a mobile part on Qualcomm BGA 2343. The Intel processor has a listed TDP of 65 watts, while the Qualcomm processor has no TDP recorded. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384, while the Qualcomm part has no listed launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

With no benchmark data for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100, the database cannot substantiate any workload advantage for that processor. The Intel Core i7-14700, however, has a complete performance profile that indicates clear strengths in specific areas.

The i7-14700 shows its largest margins in data compression, scoring 498,198 in Passmark data compression, and in integer math, scoring 154,535. These are compute-heavy tasks that benefit from the high core and thread count. Multithreaded throughput, as measured by Passmark multithread at 40,318 and Cinebench R23 multicore at 28,398, confirms that the processor is well-suited to parallel workloads.

Single-thread performance is present but less dominant. The Geekbench single-core score of 2,409 and Passmark single-thread score of 4,236 are respectable, but the Cinebench single-core results (2,080 in R23, 2,031 in R20, 299 in R15) show that the chip's boost clock of 5.40 GHz does not translate into chart-topping single-thread results in every test.

The Qualcomm part, by virtue of its 18 cores and 18 threads, its 3 nm process, and its 228.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, appears positioned for mobile efficiency and bandwidth-sensitive tasks. But without recorded scores, any claim about its workload-specific wins would be speculation. The database simply has no evidence to support such conclusions.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is built on TSMC's 3 nm process with a die size of 220 mm².

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 supports LPDDR5X with a triple-channel bus and has a recorded memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s.

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of zero, and no nearest rivals listed. The Intel Core i7-14700 has 19 recorded benchmark scores and an average benchmark score of 52,301.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 is in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is in the 50th percentile.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core i7-14700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 |

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

| Cores | 20 | 18 |

| Threads | 28 | 18 |

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 4.45 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | Not recorded |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Qualcomm BGA 2343 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Not recorded |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Glymur |

| Generation | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Snapdragon X2 (Elite) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | 220 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 16 MB (per module) |

| L3 Cache | 33 MB (shared) | 9 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

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

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 228.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

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

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Adreno X2-90 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

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

| Launch MSRP | $384 | Not recorded |

| Part Number | SRN40 | X2E94100 |

The Verdict

The data presents an asymmetric comparison. The Intel Core i7-14700 has a fully populated benchmark profile, a 91st percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 52,301. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.7% of its average score, confirm that it sits in a competitive performance tier. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no benchmark scores, a 50th percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of zero.

For desktop workloads that stress multithreading, data compression, and integer math, the Intel Core i7-14700 is the only part in this comparison with recorded evidence of capability. Its 20 cores, 28 threads, 33 MB of L3 cache, and 5.40 GHz boost clock provide the measured results shown above. The 65 W TDP and ECC memory support make it a plausible choice for systems requiring those features.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100, with its 3 nm process, 18 cores, triple-channel LPDDR5X memory, and 228.6 GB/s bandwidth, appears oriented toward mobile platforms where power efficiency and memory bandwidth matter. Its higher base clock of 4.45 GHz and larger per-core L1 cache suggest a different design target. But the database contains no scores to validate any performance claim.

The verdict, strictly from the data, is that the Intel Core i7-14700 is the measured performer, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 remains an unquantified entry. Users seeking benchmark-verified performance would rely on the Intel part. Users considering the Qualcomm part would be doing so without any recorded performance evidence in this database.