Intel Core i7-14701E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark records for the Intel Core i7-14701E versus the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100. The Intel processor has 17 recorded benchmark scores, while the Qualcomm chip has zero recorded scores in the database. This absence of direct comparison data is itself informative: the Intel part is a fully characterized desktop processor, while the Qualcomm part is a mobile chip with no measured performance entries yet.

Looking at the Intel Core i7-14701E's standalone results, the data shows a strong multi-threaded performer. In Cinebench R23, it scores 22,195 points in multi-core and 3,133 in single-core. The Cinebench R20 results show 9,321 multi-core and 1,315 single-core. Cinebench R15 records 2,237 multi-core and 315 single-core. These results place the Intel chip at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The Passmark suite paints a consistent picture. The Intel chip scores 26,112 in multithreaded tests, 4,305 in single-thread tests, and 4,305 in the alternative singlethread field. Integer math reaches 81,325, floating point math reaches 61,873, and extended instructions score 18,528. Data compression hits 282,939, while data encryption records 14,862. Random string sorting scores 29,158, physics scoring 2,399, and prime number finding 176.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two processors is substantial. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². It is a desktop part with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The thermal design power is 65 watts. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 uses the Oryon codename, built on TSMC's 4 nm process node. It is a mobile part with 8 cores and 8 threads, running at a base clock of 3.00 GHz with no listed boost clock. Its thermal design power is 25 watts. It uses the Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket.

Cache configurations differ markedly. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm chip has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger L3 pool is notable for multi-threaded workloads that share data.

Memory support diverges completely. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support enabled. The Qualcomm part supports only LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, with no ECC support. The Qualcomm chip lists a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, a figure not recorded for the Intel part.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The Intel chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Qualcomm chip provides PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: Intel uses UHD Graphics 770, while Qualcomm uses Adreno X1-45.

The production status for both is listed as Active. Release dates show the Intel part launched on June 30, 2024, while the Qualcomm part launched on August 27, 2024. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, meaning both are locked for overclocking.

The Intel chip's nearest rivals in the database, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H with an average score of 33,201 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS with an average score of 33,244 and a delta of -0.1 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX with an average score of 33,091 and a delta of 0.3 percent, and the Intel Core i7-13650HX with an average score of 33,089 and a delta of 0.4 percent. The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33,206.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14701E is the only one of these two processors with recorded performance data. It shows an average benchmark score of 33,206, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals sit within a narrow band: the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H is essentially tied at 33,201, the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS is 0.1 percent behind, the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX is 0.3 percent ahead, and the Intel Core i7-13650HX is 0.4 percent ahead. The Intel chip's position among these rivals indicates that it delivers competitive performance in its desktop segment.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its percentile ranking of 50 is listed, but with zero recorded measurements, this figure represents a default placement rather than a computed result. The chip's architecture details are present, including the Oryon codename, TSMC 4 nm process, and 25 watt TDP, but performance cannot be assessed from the data.

For users requiring measured performance data, the Intel Core i7-14701E is the only viable choice between these two, simply because it has results. The Intel part delivers 16 threads versus 8 threads on the Qualcomm part, a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus no listed boost clock, and a larger shared L3 cache of 33 MB versus 6 MB. The Intel chip also supports ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5, features absent from the Qualcomm part.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 targets a different market segment entirely, being a mobile processor with a 25 watt TDP versus the Intel chip's 65 watt desktop TDP. The Qualcomm part uses a more advanced 4 nm process versus Intel's 10 nm, and it supports LPDDR5X memory with a listed bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Qualcomm chip's larger L1 cache per core at 288 KB versus 80 KB suggests a design focused on single-thread efficiency, but no measurements confirm this.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has higher multi-core performance?

A: Only the Intel Core i7-14701E has recorded multi-core scores. It scores 22,195 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 26,112 in Passmark multithread. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has no recorded multi-core benchmarks.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each chip?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The Intel chip has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. The Qualcomm chip has 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB shared L3.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel with ECC. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 supports LPDDR5X in dual-channel without ECC.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E is rated at 65 watts. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 is rated at 25 watts.

Q: Which chip has a higher base clock?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has a base clock of 3.00 GHz. The Intel Core i7-14701E has a base clock of 2.60 GHz, but its boost clock reaches 5.40 GHz, while the Qualcomm chip lists no boost clock.

Q: How does the Intel chip compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average score of 33,206. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33,201 (0 percent delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS scores 33,244 (-0.1 percent), the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33,091 (0.3 percent), and the Intel Core i7-13650HX scores 33,089 (0.4 percent).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in every category where measured data exists. Its 16 threads versus 8 threads gives it a structural advantage in multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,195 and the Passmark multithread score of 26,112 indicate strong parallel processing capability. The 33 MB shared L3 cache supports workloads that benefit from large shared data pools. The 5.40 GHz boost clock provides high single-thread performance, reflected in the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,133 and Passmark single-thread score of 4,305.

The Intel chip also wins on platform features. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving flexibility in memory selection. ECC memory support is present, which matters for reliability-sensitive workloads. PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes offers higher bandwidth for expansion devices compared to the Qualcomm chip's PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 wins on power efficiency based on specifications. Its 25 watt TDP is less than half the Intel chip's 65 watt TDP. The 4 nm TSMC process node is more advanced than Intel's 10 nm node. The Qualcomm chip's base clock of 3.00 GHz is higher than the Intel chip's 2.60 GHz base clock. The LPDDR5X memory support with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth provides a listed memory throughput advantage. The larger L1 cache per core at 288 KB versus 80 KB suggests a design oriented toward reducing memory latency in single-threaded execution.

The market segments are clear. The Intel Core i7-14701E is a desktop processor for Socket 1700, built for sustained multi-threaded performance with a 65 watt TDP. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 is a mobile processor for BGA 2073, built for low power consumption with a 25 watt TDP. The release dates are close, with the Intel part launching June 30, 2024, and the Qualcomm part launching August 27, 2024.

For users who need measured performance, the Intel chip is the only option with data. Its 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs places it above the median. The Qualcomm chip's 50th percentile ranking carries no supporting measurements, making it a placeholder value. The database's nearest rivals for the Intel chip, all within 0.4 percent in average score, show that the Intel part sits in a competitive performance band among recent desktop and mobile processors.

The absence of benchmark data for the Qualcomm chip means no direct wins can be attributed to it. The Intel chip holds wins in all recorded categories: Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and the full Passmark suite. The Qualcomm chip's specification advantages, such as higher base clock and lower TDP, remain unverified by performance measurements.