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

The Verdict

The data presents an unusual comparison. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a substantial set of recorded benchmark results, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no benchmark entries in the database. The Intel part, with an average benchmark score of 26013, sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, sit at 25981 and 25880 respectively, placing the Intel chip marginally ahead by 0.1% and 0.5%. The Qualcomm processor, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of zero and a 50th percentile ranking, meaning the database holds no performance measurements for it.

For any user relying strictly on recorded data, the Intel Core i7-14701TE is the only option with measurable performance. It is a desktop part with an active production status and a 45 TDP. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 is a mobile processor with no benchmark scores, no TDP figure, and no nearest rivals listed. Those seeking a processor with verifiable results should select the Intel part. Those interested in the Qualcomm part would be doing so without any benchmark evidence to support the choice.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. The die size is 257 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses the Glymur codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation. It is fabricated on a 3 nm process node at TSMC, with a die size of 220 mm². The process node difference is significant: the Qualcomm part uses a more advanced manufacturing process, which typically allows for higher transistor density and improved power efficiency.

The core configurations differ markedly. The Intel chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating hyperthreading support. The Qualcomm chip has 18 cores and 18 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The base clock of the Intel part is 2.10 GHz, while the Qualcomm part starts at 4.45 GHz. The boost clock is close, with Intel at 5.20 GHz and Qualcomm at 5.00 GHz.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Intel part has an 80 KB L1 cache per core, a 2 MB L2 cache per core, and a 33 MB shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm part has a 288 KB L1 cache per core, a 16 MB L2 cache per module, and a 9 MB shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm L1 cache is substantially larger per core, while the Intel L3 cache is much larger overall.

Memory support diverges as well. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory enabled. Qualcomm supports only LPDDR5X in a triple-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s. The memory bus width differs, and the Intel part does not have a recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database.

PCIe connectivity also differs. 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 differ: Intel uses UHD Graphics 770, while Qualcomm uses Adreno X2-90.

The sockets are incompatible. Intel uses Socket 1700, while Qualcomm uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. The market segments differ, with Intel targeting desktop and Qualcomm targeting mobile. The release dates are different: Intel appeared on 2024-06-30, while Qualcomm appeared on 2026-04-05.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 18 cores, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores. However, the Intel part has 16 threads versus 18 threads for Qualcomm, so the thread count difference is smaller than the core count difference.

Q: Does the Qualcomm processor have any benchmark scores?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark entries for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed. All recorded benchmark results belong to the Intel Core i7-14701TE.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Qualcomm processor?

A: The recorded memory bandwidth is 228.6 GB/s. This figure is listed in the database for the Qualcomm part. The Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

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

Q: What process node does each processor use?

A: The Intel part uses a 10 nm process node fabricated at Intel. The Qualcomm part uses a 3 nm process node fabricated at TSMC.

Q: Are these processors in the same market segment?

A: No. The Intel Core i7-14701TE is a desktop processor, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 is a mobile processor.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: Intel has 8, Qualcomm has 18.
• Threads: Intel has 16, Qualcomm has 18.
• Base clock: Intel is 2.10 GHz, Qualcomm is 4.45 GHz.
• Boost clock: Intel is 5.20 GHz, Qualcomm is 5.00 GHz.
• TDP: Intel is 45, Qualcomm has no recorded TDP.
• Socket: Intel uses Socket 1700, Qualcomm uses BGA 2343.
• Architecture: Intel is Raptor Lake, Qualcomm has no recorded architecture.
• Codename: Intel is Raptor Lake-R, Qualcomm is Glymur.
• Generation: Intel is Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh), Qualcomm is Snapdragon X2 (Elite).
• Process node: Intel is 10 nm, Qualcomm is 3 nm.
• Foundry: Intel uses Intel, Qualcomm uses TSMC.
• Die size: Intel is 257 mm², Qualcomm is 220 mm².
• L1 cache: Intel is 80 KB per core, Qualcomm is 288 KB per core.
• L2 cache: Intel is 2 MB per core, Qualcomm is 16 MB per module.
• L3 cache: Intel is 33 MB shared, Qualcomm is 9 MB shared.
• Memory support: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X.
• Memory bus: Intel is dual-channel, Qualcomm is triple-channel.
• Memory bandwidth: Intel has none recorded, Qualcomm has 228.6 GB/s.
• ECC memory: Intel supports it, Qualcomm does not.
• PCIe: Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes, Qualcomm has Gen 5 with 12 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: Intel uses UHD Graphics 770, Qualcomm uses Adreno X2-90.
• Market segment: Intel is desktop, Qualcomm is mobile.
• Release date: Intel is 2024-06-30, Qualcomm is 2026-04-05.
• Part number: Intel is Q49GSRNJL, Qualcomm is X2E96100.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these two processors. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty. All recorded performance data belongs exclusively to the Intel Core i7-14701TE.

The Intel part shows a wide range of scores across various workloads. In Cinebench R23, it scores 17035 in multicore and 2405 in singlecore. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 7154 multicore and 1010 singlecore. In Cinebench R15, the scores are 1716 multicore and 242 singlecore.

PassMark results cover more specialized workloads. The data compression score is 220520. Data encryption is 11699. Extended instructions score 14354. Prime number finding scores 143. Floating point math scores 50219. Integer math scores 65792. The multithread score is 20042, physics is 1860, random string sorting is 22760, and single thread is 2637.

Since the Qualcomm part has no recorded scores, there are no direct comparisons to make. The Intel scores stand alone. Relative to its nearest rivals, the Intel part is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS, and 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U. These delta percentages are small, placing the Intel part in a tightly contested performance band.

Where Each One Wins

With no benchmark data for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100, the win distribution is entirely one-sided in the recorded measurements. The Intel Core i7-14701TE holds every recorded benchmark win because it is the only processor with benchmark results.

For workloads measured by the database, the Intel part demonstrates particular strength in data compression, scoring 220520, and integer math, scoring 65792. Floating point math at 50219 and random string sorting at 22760 also show solid results. In multithreaded workloads, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17035 and PassMark multithread score of 20042 indicate strong parallel performance. Single-thread performance is represented by the Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 2405 and the PassMark single thread score of 2637.

The Qualcomm part wins on specification-based comparisons only. It has more cores, a higher base clock, a smaller process node, a larger L1 cache per core, a higher memory bandwidth, and a triple-channel memory bus. It also has a smaller die size. These are architectural advantages, not measured performance wins.

For any use case requiring verified performance, the Intel part is the only choice supported by data. The Qualcomm part offers a newer manufacturing process and a larger core count on paper, but the absence of benchmark scores means no performance claim can be substantiated from the database. Desktop users with a Socket 1700 platform and a need for ECC memory will find the Intel part aligns with those requirements. Mobile users considering the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 will find no recorded data to evaluate its behavior.