Intel Core i7-14701E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark records for the Intel Core i7-14701E and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100. The headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty, and neither part has a wins count recorded. This means the two processors have never been tested against each other in the same benchmark session within the database.

However, the Intel Core i7-14701E has a substantial set of individual benchmark scores. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no recorded benchmark scores at all, with an empty benchmarks array and an avgBenchmarkScore of 0. The Intel part also carries a percentileVsAllCpus of 83, placing it in the top 17 percent of all CPUs tracked. The Qualcomm part has a percentileVsAllCpus of 50, indicating a median position, but this percentile is derived from no actual test data.

The Intel Core i7-14701E delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195 and a single-core score of 3133. In Cinebench R20, it scores 9321 multi-core and 1315 single-core. The Cinebench R15 results show 2237 multi-core and 315 single-core. PassMark tests show a multi-thread score of 26112 and a single-thread score of 4305. In specific PassMark workloads, the Intel part scores 282939 in data compression, 14862 in data encryption, 18528 in extended instructions, 176 in prime number finding, 61873 in floating point math, 81325 in integer math, 2399 in physics, and 29158 in random string sorting. The average benchmark score across all these tests is 33206.

The nearest rivals for the Intel part, based on average score, are all within a narrow band. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H has an average score of 33201, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS scores 33244, a delta of -0.1 percent (meaning the Intel part trails by 0.1 percent). The AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33091, a delta of 0.3 percent (the Intel part leads by 0.3 percent). The Intel Core i7-13650HX scores 33089, a delta of 0.4 percent. These deltas are tiny, indicating that the i7-14701E sits in a dense performance cluster.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no nearest rivals listed and no scores to compare. Without recorded data, no quantitative comparison between the two parts is possible. The only conclusion available from the head-to-head section is that the Intel part has measurable performance data, while the Qualcomm part has none.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split: the Intel Core i7-14701E is a measurable, active desktop processor with a full benchmark profile. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 is an active mobile processor with no benchmark scores recorded in the database. Any decision between the two must be based on the available performance data, and only one part has any.

For workloads requiring proven multi-threaded throughput, the Intel part delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 26112. Its single-thread performance is also recorded, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3133 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4305. The Qualcomm part offers no such figures.

The Qualcomm part does have structural advantages in core count and memory bandwidth. It has 18 cores and 18 threads, compared to 8 cores and 16 threads for the Intel part. Its memory bandwidth is listed at 228.6 GB/s, whereas the Intel part has no bandwidth figure recorded. The Qualcomm part also uses a 3 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel part uses Intel's 10 nm process.

However, the absence of benchmark scores for the Qualcomm part means its real-world performance cannot be quantified. The Intel part's percentileVsAllCpus of 83 shows it outperforms the majority of tracked CPUs. The Qualcomm part's percentileVsAllCpus of 50 is a nominal value with no underlying tests.

For a user deciding strictly from the database, the Intel part is the only one with evidence of performance. The Qualcomm part is a specification sheet with no measured results. The verdict is that the Intel Core i7-14701E has verified capability, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 remains unverified in this database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and target different market segments. The Intel Core i7-14701E is a desktop part from Intel's Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 is a mobile part from Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 generation, with the Glymur codename and no architecture field specified.

The process nodes differ significantly. The Intel part uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The Qualcomm part uses a 3 nm process from TSMC. Die size also differs: the Intel part measures 257 mm², while the Qualcomm part measures 220 mm².

Core and thread counts are a major distinction. The Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads, supporting simultaneous multithreading. The Qualcomm part has 18 cores and 18 threads, with no multithreading. Clock speeds show the Intel part with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Qualcomm part has a higher base clock of 4.45 GHz but a lower boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Intel part uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm part uses 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 16 MB of L2 cache per module, and 9 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support diverges completely. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with ECC memory enabled. The Qualcomm part supports only LPDDR5X memory on a triple-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s and no ECC support. The Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure recorded.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Qualcomm part provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Qualcomm part uses Adreno X2-90.

The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 and has a TDP of 65 watts. The Qualcomm part uses Qualcomm BGA 2343 and has no TDP recorded. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier.

Release dates are far apart. The Intel part was released on 2024-06-30. The Qualcomm part was released on 2026-04-05. Both are listed as Active in production status. The Intel part has a part number of Q49FSRNJK, while the Qualcomm part has a part number of X2E96100.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the highest boost clock between the two?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 supports LPDDR5X on a triple-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a higher process node?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses a 3 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: What are the recorded benchmark scores for the Qualcomm part?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its benchmarks array is empty.

Q: What is the Intel part's average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33206 across all recorded tests.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in every measurable performance category, simply because it has recorded data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195 and single-core score of 3133 indicate strong throughput in both parallel and single-threaded workloads. The PassMark multi-thread score of 26112 and single-thread score of 4305 reinforce this. Specific workloads show particular strengths: data compression at 282939, integer math at 81325, and floating point math at 61873.

The Intel part also wins on boost clock, with 5.40 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for the Qualcomm part. It supports ECC memory, which the Qualcomm part does not. It has a higher L3 cache capacity at 33 MB shared, compared to 9 MB shared for the Qualcomm part. It also has more PCIe lanes at 16 versus 12.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 wins on structural specifications. It has more cores, 18 versus 8, and more threads, 18 versus 16. Its base clock is higher at 4.45 GHz versus 2.60 GHz. It uses a more advanced process node, 3 nm versus 10 nm. Its memory bandwidth is recorded at 228.6 GB/s, which the Intel part does not match with any recorded figure. It uses a triple-channel memory bus versus dual-channel for the Intel part. Its L1 cache per core is larger at 288 KB versus 80 KB, and its L2 cache per module is larger at 16 MB versus 2 MB per core. The Qualcomm part also has a smaller die size at 220 mm² versus 257 mm².

The market segments differ. The Intel part is a desktop processor with a 65 watt TDP. The Qualcomm part is a mobile processor with no TDP recorded. For desktop builds requiring verified performance and ECC support, the Intel part is the only option with data. For mobile designs prioritizing core count, process efficiency, and memory bandwidth, the Qualcomm part offers structural advantages, but without benchmark scores, its actual performance cannot be confirmed.

The nearest rivals for the Intel part show it is competitive with AMD and Intel mobile processors. It leads the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX by 0.3 percent and the Intel Core i7-13650HX by 0.4 percent in average score. It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS by 0.1 percent and matches the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 0 percent delta. These small deltas put the Intel part in a tightly contested performance tier.

The Qualcomm part has no nearest rivals listed, so no competitive positioning can be established. The database offers no evidence of its performance relative to any other processor. This absence of data is the defining characteristic of the Qualcomm part in this comparison.