Intel Core i7-14701E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14701E and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 target entirely different segments of the processor market. The data in the database shows the Intel part is a desktop-class, high-throughput processor with substantial multi-threaded capability, while the Qualcomm part is a mobile-oriented, power-efficient design with a different architectural approach. The Intel Core i7-14701E records an average benchmark score of 33206, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs tracked. The Snapdragon X1P-64-100, by contrast, sits in the 50th percentile with no recorded average benchmark score in the database, meaning its performance profile cannot be quantitatively compared through the same metrics. For users requiring sustained heavy compute, the Intel part is the clear choice based on its extensive benchmark results. For users prioritizing a compact, low-power mobile platform with integrated graphics, the Snapdragon part is the only option of the two, given its 35 TDP and mobile market segment.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins on every recorded benchmark metric, as it is the only processor in this comparison with benchmark entries. The database lists 17 separate scores for the Intel part, spanning Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, as well as multiple PassMark workloads. These include a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195 and a single-core score of 3133. The PassMark single-thread score is 4305, with a multi-thread score of 26112. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has zero benchmark entries in the database, so the comparison is limited to architectural and specification differences rather than measured performance.

The Intel part wins decisively in the desktop compute space. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, paired with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, deliver strong multi-threaded performance in workloads like Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 22195. The Snapdragon part offers 10 cores and 10 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and no recorded boost clock. However, without benchmark data, the relative standing of the Snapdragon part in any workload cannot be stated. The Intel part also supports ECC memory and uses DDR4 or DDR5 memory, while the Snapdragon part exclusively supports LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Snapdragon part includes Adreno X1-85. Neither integrated graphics solution has benchmark scores in the database.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between the two processors is substantial. The Intel Core i7-14701E is built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, using a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The die size is 257 mm². The Snapdragon X1P-64-100 uses Qualcomm's Oryon core codename, built on a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The process node difference is a key distinction: the Intel part uses a 10 nm node, while the Qualcomm part uses a 4 nm node, which indicates a newer manufacturing process for the mobile chip.

Cache configurations differ sharply. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 33 MB L3 cache. The Snapdragon part provides 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and a shared 6 MB L3 cache. The Intel part's larger shared L3 cache (33 MB versus 6 MB) suggests an advantage in workloads with large working sets, though no benchmark data confirms this for the Qualcomm part.

The core and thread counts also differ: the Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads, enabled by Hyper-Threading, while the Snapdragon part has 10 cores and 10 threads, indicating no simultaneous multi-threading. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Snapdragon part has a base clock of 3.40 GHz but no boost clock listed. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65 watts for the Intel part and 35 watts for the Snapdragon part, reflecting the mobile versus desktop design intent.

Memory support and PCIe lanes also differentiate the two. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, while the Snapdragon part supports only LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus. The Snapdragon part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports ECC memory; the Snapdragon part does not. The Intel part offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Snapdragon part offers PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part uses the Intel Socket 1700, while the Snapdragon part uses Qualcomm BGA 2073, confirming their different form factors.

The Intel part is a desktop processor, released on 2024-06-30, with a production status of Active. The Snapdragon part is a mobile processor, released on 2024-04-23, also Active. The Snapdragon part is part of the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation, while the Intel part is part of the Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier, so neither supports manual overclocking.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has 10 cores, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores. However, the Intel part has 16 threads due to Hyper-Threading, while the Snapdragon part has 10 threads.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E is manufactured on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 is manufactured on a 4 nm process node by TSMC.

Q: Does the Intel processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 supports LPDDR5X memory only.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core i7-14701E's base clock of 2.60 GHz. The Intel part, however, has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the Snapdragon part has no recorded boost clock.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has a TDP of 65 watts. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has a TDP of 35 watts.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has a shared 33 MB L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has a shared 6 MB L3 cache.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has no benchmark scores recorded at all. As a result, a direct numerical comparison cannot be made. The Intel Core i7-14701E, however, has a full set of benchmark results that define its performance profile.

The Intel part delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195 and a single-core score of 3133. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 9321 and the single-core score is 1315. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 2237 and the single-core score is 315. These results indicate strong scaling across the 8 cores and 16 threads.

In PassMark workloads, the Intel part scores 282939 in data compression, 14862 in data encryption, 18528 in extended instructions, 176 in find prime numbers, 61873 in floating point math, 81325 in integer math, 26112 in multi-thread, 2399 in physics, 29158 in random string sorting, and 4305 in single-thread. The single-thread score appears twice in the database, once as "passmark_single_thread" and once as "passmark_singlethread", both at 4305. These scores show particular strength in integer math and data compression, with lower relative scores in prime number finding and physics.

The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H with an average score of 33201 and a delta percentage of 0, the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS with an average score of 33244 and a delta of -0.1, the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX with an average score of 33091 and a delta of 0.3, and the Intel Core i7-13650HX with an average score of 33089 and a delta of 0.4. The Intel Core i7-14701E's average benchmark score of 33206 places it essentially level with the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX and Intel Core i7-13650HX, and slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS. These delta percentages are all within 0.4 percent, indicating near-identical average performance among these five processors.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has no nearest rivals listed in the database, an average benchmark score of 0, and a percentile rank of 50. The absence of recorded scores means its performance cannot be placed relative to the Intel part or any other processor in the database. The Intel part, at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, indicates strong overall standing in the database's tracked population. The Snapdragon part, at the 50th percentile, suggests a mid-pack position, but this percentile is based on no recorded benchmark scores, so it should be interpreted with caution.

The architectural data provides the only basis for qualitative comparison. The Intel part's 33 MB L3 cache, 5.40 GHz boost clock, and 65 watt TDP point to a processor designed for sustained desktop workloads. The Snapdragon part's 4 nm process node, 35 watt TDP, and 135.2 GB/s memory bandwidth point to a processor designed for mobile efficiency. The Intel part's PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes enables high-bandwidth expansion, while the Snapdragon part's PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes offers fewer lanes and an older generation. The Intel part's support for ECC memory and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 contrasts with the Snapdragon part's exclusive LPDDR5X support, reinforcing their divergent target markets. With no shared benchmark metrics, the database cannot confirm a performance hierarchy between the two, but the Intel part's extensive recorded results establish it as a high-performing desktop processor, while the Snapdragon part remains a mobile processor with unverified compute performance in the database.