Intel Core i7-14701E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database contains complete performance data for the Intel Core i7-14701E, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no recorded benchmark scores. The Intel processor holds an average benchmark score of 33206, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs tracked. The Qualcomm part has an average score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile, a position that reflects the absence of test results rather than measured performance.

For buyers choosing between these two, the data only supports selecting the Intel Core i7-14701E. The database shows it delivers verified multi-threaded and single-threaded results across Cinebench and Passmark suites. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100, despite its higher core count of 18 versus 8, has no benchmark entries to substantiate any performance claim. The Intel part is an active desktop processor on Socket 1700 with UHD Graphics 770, while the Qualcomm part targets mobile devices with a BGA package and Adreno X2-90 graphics.

The Intel chip competes closely with established rivals in the database. It matches AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H with a 0 percent delta, trails AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS by 0.1 percent, and leads AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX and Intel Core i7-13650HX by 0.3 and 0.4 percent respectively. These margins place the i7-14701E in a well-populated performance tier where small percentage differences separate the top contenders.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in every measurable category because it is the only processor with recorded data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195 and single-core score of 3133 provide concrete reference points. Passmark results show integer math at 81325, floating point math at 61873, and extended instructions at 18528. Data compression scores 282939, encryption scores 14862, and random string sorting scores 29158. The multithread score sits at 26112, physics at 2399, and prime number finding at 176. Single-thread performance registers 4305.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no wins because the database contains no benchmark entries for it. Its hardware specifications suggest different design priorities: 18 cores and 18 threads, a base clock of 4.45 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, a 3 nm process from TSMC, and triple-channel LPDDR5X memory with 228.6 GB/s bandwidth. These features position it as a mobile-first design, but without test scores, the database cannot assign it any performance advantage.

The architecture split is clear from the data. Desktop users benefit from the Intel part's 8 cores and 16 threads with a 5.40 GHz boost clock, dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Mobile users considering the Qualcomm part get 18 cores, 18 threads, a 4.70 GHz boost clock, triple-channel LPDDR5X memory, and PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes. The Intel part supports ECC memory; the Qualcomm part does not.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The die measures 257 mm². It has 8 cores and 16 threads, meaning it employs hyper-threading. Base clock is 2.60 GHz, boost clock is 5.40 GHz. Thermal design power is 65 watts. Cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. Memory support covers DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus. ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics is UHD Graphics 770. The multiplier is locked. Release date is 2024-06-30.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses the Glymur codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation. It is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. The die measures 220 mm². It has 18 cores and 18 threads, indicating no simultaneous multi-threading. Base clock is 4.45 GHz, boost clock is 4.70 GHz. Thermal design power is not recorded. Cache hierarchy includes 288 KB L1 per core, 16 MB L2 per module, and 9 MB shared L3. Memory support is LPDDR5X over a triple-channel bus with 228.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported. PCIe connectivity provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics is Adreno X2-90. The multiplier is locked. Release date is 2026-04-05.

The production status for both parts is Active. The Intel part's market segment is Desktop; the Qualcomm part's is Mobile. The Intel part's foundry is Intel, the Qualcomm part's foundry is TSMC. The process node difference, 10 nm versus 3 nm, reflects different manufacturing generations and design targets. The cache organization differs substantially: Intel uses per-core L1 and L2 with a large shared L3, while Qualcomm uses a larger per-core L1, per-module L2, and smaller shared L3.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher core count?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E boosts to 5.40 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 does not.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm part supports LPDDR5X over a triple-channel bus with 228.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has recorded benchmark scores?

A: Only the Intel Core i7-14701E has recorded scores. Its average benchmark score is 33206 at the 83rd percentile. The Qualcomm part has an average score of 0 at the 50th percentile.

Q: When was each released?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E released on 2024-06-30. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 released on 2026-04-05.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table is empty in the database, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no individual benchmark scores. Therefore, every comparative statement must rely on the Intel part's verified results and the absence of Qualcomm data.

The Intel Core i7-14701E delivers a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2237 and single-core score of 315. In R20, multi-core reaches 9321 and single-core 1315. In R23, multi-core hits 22195 and single-core 3133. These results show strong scaling from R15 to R23, with multi-core performance increasing by roughly a factor of ten across the three versions, while single-core increases by a similar factor.

Passmark results for the Intel part reveal workload-specific strengths. Integer math scores 81325, floating point math scores 61873, and extended instructions score 18528. Data compression reaches 282939, which is the highest single Passmark value in the recorded set. Data encryption scores 14862. Random string sorting scores 29158. Multithread performance scores 26112. Physics scores 2399. Find prime numbers scores 176. Single-thread performance scores 4305, recorded identically under two test names in the database.

The nearest rivals for the Intel part provide context for its standing. AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H has an average score of 33201, a 0 percent delta. AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS has an average score of 33244, a -0.1 percent delta, meaning the Intel part trails by one tenth of a percent. AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX has an average score of 33091, a 0.3 percent delta in favor of Intel. Intel Core i7-13650HX has an average score of 33089, a 0.4 percent delta in favor of the i7-14701E.

These deltas are small, all within one percent. The i7-14701E sits in the middle of a tight cluster. It is essentially tied with the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, marginally behind the Ryzen 5 8645HS, and slightly ahead of the Ryzen 7 7745HX and Core i7-13650HX. The 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that this is a well-above-average processor, though not at the very top of the distribution.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no such comparisons. Its nearest rivals list is empty, and its percentile of 50 with an average score of 0 indicates no measurable data. The database cannot place it in any performance tier. Its hardware specifications suggest it belongs to a different class of device, mobile rather than desktop, with a 3 nm process and 18 cores, but without benchmark results, no head-to-head analysis is possible.

For the Intel part, the recorded data supports a clear narrative: it is a capable desktop processor that competes within a few tenths of a percent against several AMD and Intel mobile and desktop chips. Its strongest results appear in data compression and integer math, while prime number finding is the weakest recorded score. The single-thread score of 4305 and multi-thread score of 26112 indicate balanced performance across both single- and multi-threaded workloads.

The Qualcomm part, with its 18 cores and 4.70 GHz boost, may eventually produce competitive scores, but the database currently holds no evidence of that. The release date of 2026-04-05 is later than the Intel part's 2024-06-30 release, which may explain the missing data. Until benchmark results are recorded, the Intel Core i7-14701E remains the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance.