Intel Core i7-14700F vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700F is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark data in the database. It holds an average benchmark score of 53,620, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs tracked. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, an average score of 0, and sits at the 50th percentile by default. This means the Intel part wins every measurable workload category by definition of having data, while the Qualcomm part has no wins to claim.

The Intel Core i7-14700F shows its strongest results in multi-threaded productivity tests. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35,122 and Cinebench R20 multicore score of 14,751 indicate a processor designed for heavily parallel workloads. The PassMark multithread score of 41,317 and PassMark integer math score of 155,808 reinforce this pattern. In contrast, the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no scores in any of these categories, so the database cannot validate any workload advantage for it.

Single-thread performance also belongs to Intel, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,958 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,429. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,257 further confirms Intel's lead in lightly threaded tasks. The Qualcomm part has no equivalent records, leaving its single-thread capability unmeasured.

The Intel part also dominates in specialized PassMark subtests: data compression at 505,885, data encryption at 30,144, extended instructions at 28,564, floating point math at 107,005, random string sorting at 55,918, and physics at 2,455. Every one of these has a recorded score for Intel and none for Qualcomm. The only meaningful interpretation is that the Intel Core i7-14700F wins all benchmark categories because the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has not been measured.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i7-14700F uses a Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. It is a desktop part with 20 cores and 28 threads, using Intel Socket 1700. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 uses a Glymur codename, belongs to the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation, and is built on a 3 nm TSMC process. It is a mobile part with 12 cores and 12 threads, using Qualcomm BGA 2343.

Cache layouts differ sharply. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. Qualcomm allocates 288 KB of L1 per core and 16 MB of shared L2, with no L3 listed. The Intel die size is 257 mm², while the Qualcomm die is 220 mm².

Memory support separates them further. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus and includes ECC memory support. Qualcomm supports only LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus, with a listed memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s and no ECC support. PCIe connectivity also differs: Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while Qualcomm provides Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics show a major split. The Intel Core i7-14700F has no integrated graphics. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 includes an Adreno X2-85 GPU. The Intel part is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP and a base clock of 2.10 GHz, boosting to 5.40 GHz. The Qualcomm part has a 4.00 GHz base clock, no boost clock listed, and no TDP listed.

The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $359, while the Qualcomm part has no launch MSRP recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part number is SRN3Z, and the Qualcomm part number is X2E78100. Release dates also differ: Intel launched on January 7, 2024, while Qualcomm is scheduled for April 5, 2026.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty, and both winsA and winsB are set to 0. This means there are no direct comparative scores to walk through.

However, the Intel Core i7-14700F has a full set of standalone benchmarks, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has none. The largest Intel wins are in the PassMark suite. The data compression score of 505,885 dwarfs all other recorded Intel results in absolute terms. Integer math at 155,808 and floating point math at 107,005 are the next largest. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35,122 and Geekbench multicore score of 19,620 round out the major multi-threaded results.

Single-thread scores for Intel are smaller in absolute value but still significant: Cinebench R23 single-core at 4,958, PassMark single-thread at 4,257, and Geekbench single-core at 2,429. The Cinebench R15 scores, 3,540 multicore and 499 single-core, are the lowest recorded Intel results but remain valid measurements.

Since the Qualcomm part has no recorded scores, the database cannot compute any delta percentages between the two. The Intel part's nearest rivals, as recorded in the database, are the Intel Xeon 6505P at 53,701 average score with a negative 0.2% delta, the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 at 53,469 with a positive 0.3% delta, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at 53,288 with a positive 0.6% delta, and the AMD EPYC 7313P at 53,206 with a positive 0.8% delta. These deltas indicate that the Core i7-14700F sits within roughly 1% of these four processors in average score, with the Xeon 6505P being marginally faster and the other three marginally slower.

FAQ

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking. The Intel Core i7-14700F has 19 recorded benchmark scores.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no boost clock listed in the database.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F supports DDR4 and DDR5 with ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 supports LPDDR5X only and does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a smaller manufacturing process node?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is built on a 3 nm TSMC process. The Intel Core i7-14700F is built on a 10 nm Intel process.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 includes an Adreno X2-85 integrated GPU. The Intel Core i7-14700F has no integrated graphics.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split based on measurement availability. The Intel Core i7-14700F is a fully characterized desktop processor with 19 benchmark scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark. Its 91st percentile ranking and average score of 53,620 place it among the top tier of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.8% in average score, include the Intel Xeon 6505P, Intel Xeon Phi 7290, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, and AMD EPYC 7313P. This indicates the Core i7-14700F delivers competitive multi-threaded performance for a desktop part.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is an unmeasured mobile processor. With no benchmarks, no average score, and no rivals, the database cannot confirm any performance claim. Its 50th percentile ranking is a default placeholder rather than a derived result. The specifications show a 12-core, 12-thread design on a 3 nm process with LPDDR5X memory and integrated graphics, but performance remains unverified.

A user selecting between these two parts should base the choice on platform and workload. The Intel Core i7-14700F offers validated performance in multi-threaded and single-threaded tasks, with a 65 W TDP, DDR4 or DDR5 support, ECC memory, and a 5.40 GHz boost clock. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 targets mobile systems with a 4.00 GHz base clock, 152.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, and an integrated Adreno GPU, but no measured performance data exists to compare against Intel's results. The Intel part is the only one with a launch MSRP, recorded at $359.

The Intel Core i7-14700F is the choice for any workload where benchmark validation matters, because all recorded wins belong to it. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is the choice only for a mobile form factor with integrated graphics and a newer process node, but its actual performance relative to Intel cannot be stated from the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-14700F | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 |

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

| Cores | 20 | 12 |

| Threads | 28 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | Not listed |

| TDP | 65 W | Not listed |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Qualcomm BGA 2343 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Not listed |

| 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 (shared) |

| L3 Cache | 33 MB (shared) | Not listed |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

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

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 152.4 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

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

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | Adreno X2-85 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

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

| Launch MSRP | $359 | Not listed |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | SRN3Z | X2E78100 |