Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 Comparison

The Verdict

The database places the Intel Core i7-14701TE in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 sits in the 50th percentile. The Intel part has a full suite of recorded benchmark scores, with an average benchmark score of 26013; the Qualcomm part currently has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, giving it an average benchmark score of 0. The data indicates the Intel processor is the only one of the two with measurable performance data across all tested workloads. For any workload where a score exists, the i7-14701TE is the only viable choice based on recorded measurements. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 cannot be compared on measured performance because no benchmark results are recorded for it. The Intel chip also holds a higher percentile ranking, confirming its position above the Qualcomm part in the overall distribution of CPU performance.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i7-14701TE is built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The die size measures 257 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 uses the Glymur codename from the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation. It is fabricated by TSMC on a 3 nm process node, with a die size of 220 mm². The Qualcomm part is smaller in die area and uses a more advanced process node.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Intel processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Qualcomm processor has 12 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part uses simultaneous multithreading, doubling its thread count over its core count; the Qualcomm part has a one-to-one core-to-thread ratio. The base clock on the Intel chip is 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Qualcomm chip has a base clock of 4.00 GHz, with no boost clock recorded.

Cache layouts are also distinct. The Intel i7-14701TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core and 16 MB of shared L2 cache, with no L3 cache recorded. The Intel part uses a larger shared L3 pool, while the Qualcomm part relies on a larger per-core L1 and a shared L2. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and includes ECC memory support. The Qualcomm chip supports LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration with a recorded memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s, but it does not support ECC memory.

The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Qualcomm processor uses Qualcomm BGA 2343 and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part integrates UHD Graphics 770, while the Qualcomm part integrates Adreno X2-85 graphics. The market segment for Intel is Desktop; for Qualcomm it is Mobile. Both are listed as Active in production status. The Intel release date is recorded as 2024-06-30, while the Qualcomm release date is recorded as 2026-04-05. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core i7-14701TE and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100. The head-to-head benchmark field is empty, and the wins counter shows 0 for both parts. Consequently, there are no direct score comparisons to walk through. The only available performance data belongs to the Intel processor, which has 16 recorded benchmark entries. The Qualcomm part has zero recorded benchmark entries.

The Intel i7-14701TE scores 1716 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 242 in Cinebench R15 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 7154 multi-core and 1010 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 17035 multi-core and 2405 single-core. PassMark results for the Intel chip include 220520 in data compression, 11699 in data encryption, 14354 in extended instructions, 143 in find prime numbers, 50219 in floating point math, 65792 in integer math, 20042 in multithread, 1860 in physics, 22760 in random string sorting, and 2637 in single-thread (recorded twice under slightly different test names). The average benchmark score across all Intel entries is 26013.

Because the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no benchmark scores, no delta percentages can be calculated between the two parts. The nearest rivals for the Intel chip are all AMD parts: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 with an average score of 25981 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS with an average score of 26106 and a delta of -0.4 percent, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE with an average score of 25880 and a delta of 0.5 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U with an average score of 26187 and a delta of -0.7 percent. These deltas show the Intel chip sits within a narrow band around its nearest rivals, slightly above two and slightly below two. The Intel chip's percentile of 78 places it above the median, while the Qualcomm part's percentile of 50 places it exactly at the median of the CPU distribution, but with no scores to substantiate that ranking.

FAQ

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its nearest rivals list is empty.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE is fabricated on a 10 nm node by Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is fabricated on a 3 nm node by TSMC.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types are supported?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 supports LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration with a recorded bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s.

Q: What is the recorded release date for each part?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a release date of 2024-06-30. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has a release date of 2026-04-05.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in every measurable category because it has scores and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has none. The Intel chip records a percentile of 78 versus 50 for the Qualcomm part. The Intel chip has an average benchmark score of 26013 versus 0. The Intel chip shows a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Qualcomm chip has no boost clock recorded. The Intel chip has a larger shared L3 cache of 33 MB, while the Qualcomm chip has no L3 cache recorded. The Intel chip supports ECC memory, which the Qualcomm chip does not. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Qualcomm chip supports only LPDDR5X. The Intel chip provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the Qualcomm chip provides 12 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The Intel chip has 16 threads versus 12 threads on the Qualcomm chip.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 does hold advantages in the recorded specifications that are not benchmark-based. It has 12 cores versus 8 cores on the Intel chip. It has a higher base clock of 4.00 GHz versus 2.10 GHz. It uses a smaller 3 nm process node versus 10 nm, and a smaller die size of 220 mm² versus 257 mm². It has a larger L1 cache per core at 288 KB versus 80 KB, and a larger shared L2 cache at 16 MB versus 2 MB per core on the Intel part. It has a recorded memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s, while the Intel chip has no memory bandwidth figure recorded. It is fabricated by TSMC rather than Intel. Its market segment is Mobile versus Desktop. It integrates Adreno X2-85 graphics versus UHD Graphics 770. Its release date is later, 2026-04-05 versus 2024-06-30.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across all major specification fields. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. The Intel base clock is 2.10 GHz versus 4.00 GHz on the Qualcomm part. The Intel boost clock is 5.20 GHz; the Qualcomm boost clock field is null. The Intel TDP is 45; the Qualcomm TDP field is null. The Intel socket is Intel Socket 1700; the Qualcomm socket is Qualcomm BGA 2343. The Intel architecture is Raptor Lake; the Qualcomm architecture field is null. The Intel codename is Raptor Lake-R; the Qualcomm codename is Glymur. The Intel generation is Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh); the Qualcomm generation is Snapdragon X2 (Elite). The Intel process node is 10 nm from Intel; the Qualcomm process node is 3 nm from TSMC. The Intel die size is 257 mm²; the Qualcomm die size is 220 mm².

The L1 cache is 80 KB per core on Intel versus 288 KB per core on Qualcomm. The L2 cache is 2 MB per core on Intel versus 16 MB shared on Qualcomm. The L3 cache is 33 MB shared on Intel; the Qualcomm L3 field is null. Memory support is DDR4 and DDR5 on Intel versus LPDDR5X on Qualcomm. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but memory bandwidth is 152.4 GB/s on Qualcomm and null on Intel. ECC memory is supported on Intel, not on Qualcomm. PCIe is Gen 5 with 16 lanes on Intel versus Gen 5 with 12 lanes on Qualcomm. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 on Intel versus Adreno X2-85 on Qualcomm. Market segment is Desktop on Intel versus Mobile on Qualcomm. Production status is Active for both. Release dates are 2024-06-30 for Intel and 2026-04-05 for Qualcomm. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded. Both have locked multipliers. The Intel part number is Q49GSRNJL; the Qualcomm part number is X2E78100. The Intel manufacturer is Intel; the Qualcomm manufacturer is listed as Unknown.