Intel Core i7-14701E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-14701E holds a decisive advantage in every recorded performance test, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no benchmark entries in the database. This makes for a one-sided comparison, but the magnitude of the Intel part's wins provides useful context.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel chip scores 22195 points in the multicore test and 3133 points in the singlecore test. The Qualcomm part has no recorded score for either test, so the database cannot produce a direct delta percentage. The Intel processor's Cinebench R20 results follow the same pattern: 9321 multicore and 1315 singlecore. Its R15 scores are 2237 and 315 for multicore and singlecore, respectively.

PassMark results reinforce the Intel chip's dominance. The i7-14701E records 282939 in data compression, 14862 in data encryption, and 18528 in extended instructions. Its floating point math score reaches 61873, while integer math hits 81325. The processor also posts 26112 in the multithread test and 4305 in singlethread. Additional PassMark figures include 2399 in physics, 29158 in random string sorting, and 176 in find prime numbers.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 shows no scores in any of these categories. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it holds a 50th percentile position among all CPUs, a stark contrast to the Intel part's 83rd percentile. The Intel processor's average benchmark score is 33206.

Given the absence of Qualcomm data, the nearest rival comparisons for the Intel chip offer a more meaningful reference point. The i7-14701E is essentially level with the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, which averages 33201 (a 0% delta). It sits 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, which averages 33244. Against the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, the Intel chip leads by 0.3% (33091), and it is 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13650HX (33089). These figures show that the i7-14701E occupies a competitive position among mid-range and upper-mid-range processors, despite its modest 65 TDP.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. It is part of the Core 14th Gen family, with the generation listed as Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation, fabricated by TSMC on a 4 nm process node.

The Intel chip's die size is 257 mm², while the Qualcomm part has no recorded die size in the database. Intel manufactures the i7-14701E in its own foundry, whereas TSMC produces the Snapdragon part. The process node difference, 10 nm versus 4 nm, suggests the Qualcomm chip uses a denser, more modern manufacturing process, but the database does not provide transistor counts for either processor.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The Intel part offers 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Qualcomm chip also has 8 cores but only 8 threads. This means the Intel processor can handle twice as many concurrent threads, a key factor in heavily multithreaded workloads.

Cache hierarchies also diverge sharply. The i7-14701E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip's L3 cache is over five times larger, while the Qualcomm design allocates more L1 and L2 capacity per core or module.

Memory support and PCIe capabilities also differ. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, while the Qualcomm chip supports only LPDDR5X, also dual-channel. The Qualcomm part records a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s; the Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. The Intel processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), whereas the Qualcomm chip offers PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the Qualcomm chip.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Intel i7-14701E uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 integrates Adreno X1-45.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in every measurable category because it is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark scores. Its 16 threads give it a structural advantage in parallel workloads such as Cinebench multicore rendering, PassMark multithread, and data compression. The 22195 Cinebench R23 multicore score and 26112 PassMark multithread score indicate strong performance for content creation, video encoding, and scientific computing tasks that scale with thread count.

The large 33 MB L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache likely benefit workloads with repetitive data access, such as the PassMark extended instructions score of 18528 and floating point math score of 61873. The 5.40 GHz boost clock contributes to the singlecore results, including the 3133 Cinebench R23 singlecore score and 4305 PassMark singlethread score. These figures position the Intel part as capable for both lightly threaded applications, like older games or office tasks, and heavily threaded production workloads.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no benchmark entries, so the database cannot identify any workload where it wins. Its 4 nm process node and 30 TDP indicate a lower power envelope, but without performance data, the only tangible advantages are qualitative: LPDDR5X memory support with a recorded bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, and a more compact mobile form factor via Qualcomm BGA 2073. The Intel chip's socket is Intel Socket 1700, which is designed for desktop use.

For users prioritizing raw compute, the data points to the Intel part. The Qualcomm chip's lack of recorded scores means it cannot claim any measured performance win in this database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The Intel Core i7-14701E has 16 threads versus 8 threads on the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100. Base clocks differ: 2.60 GHz on the Intel part versus 3.40 GHz on the Qualcomm part. Boost clocks also differ: 5.40 GHz on the Intel chip versus 4.00 GHz on the Qualcomm chip.

TDP ratings are 65 W for the Intel processor and 30 W for the Qualcomm processor. Sockets differ: Intel Socket 1700 versus Qualcomm BGA 2073. Process nodes differ: 10 nm (Intel foundry) versus 4 nm (TSMC foundry). The Intel chip has a die size of 257 mm²; the Qualcomm chip has no recorded die size.

Cache configurations differ across all levels. L1 cache is 80 KB per core on the Intel part versus 288 KB per core on the Qualcomm part. L2 cache is 2 MB per core on the Intel part versus 12 MB per module on the Qualcomm part. L3 cache is 33 MB shared on the Intel part versus 6 MB shared on the Qualcomm part.

Memory support differs: DDR4 and DDR5 on the Intel chip, LPDDR5X on the Qualcomm chip. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Qualcomm part at 135.2 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the Qualcomm part. PCIe generation and lane counts differ: Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the Intel chip, Gen 4 with 12 lanes on the Qualcomm chip.

Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel part, Adreno X1-45 on the Qualcomm part. Market segments differ: Desktop for Intel, Mobile for Qualcomm. Release dates differ: the Intel part launched on 2024-06-30, while the Qualcomm part launched on 2024-09-02. Both are active production parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 16 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 threads.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E boosts to 5.40 GHz, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 boosts to 4.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 supports LPDDR5X, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

Q: How do the benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33206 and sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E uses a 10 nm process node from Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC.