Intel Core Ultra 9 285 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has a complete set of recorded benchmark results, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 currently has no benchmark scores in the database. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible. The Intel part's average benchmark score is 75,488, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs tracked by the database. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0, meaning it has no measured results to analyze.

Looking at the Intel Core Ultra 9 285's nearest rivals provides context for its performance level. The AMD EPYC 8224P averages 75,582, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel part. The AMD EPYC 4545P scores 75,373, putting the Intel chip 0.2% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D averages 75,716, a 0.3% edge over Intel, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 scores 75,738, also 0.3% ahead. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating the Core Ultra 9 285 performs in a tight cluster with these server and workstation processors.

Within its own benchmark suite, the Core Ultra 9 285 shows clear strengths. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 48,945, while single-core reaches 6,909. The R20 results show 20,556 multi-core and 2,901 single-core. The R15 run delivers 4,933 multi-core and 696 single-core. These numbers indicate a processor capable of both high-thread-count workloads and strong single-thread performance.

The PassMark results reinforce this pattern. Multi-threaded performance scores 56,602, while single-thread scores 4,881. Integer math hits 164,869, floating point math reaches 194,988, and extended instructions score 45,357. Data compression records 602,121, while data encryption scores 46,949. Random string sorting achieves 73,651, and prime number finding scores 459. Physics processing records 3,598.

Where Each One Wins

Since the Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no benchmark entries, the database cannot confirm any workload category where it outperforms the Intel part. All recorded wins belong to the Core Ultra 9 285 by default of having data. The Intel processor's benchmark distribution shows particular strength in multi-threaded rendering workloads, as evidenced by the Cinebench scores, and in integer and floating point math operations from the PassMark suite.

The Core Ultra 9 285's 24 cores and 24 threads give it a structural advantage in heavily parallel workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 48,945 is substantially higher than the single-core score of 6,909, confirming that the processor scales well across its core count. The PassMark multi-thread score of 56,602 versus single-thread of 4,881 follows the same pattern.

For memory-intensive tasks, the Intel chip supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory support is enabled, which suits error-sensitive workloads. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a higher bandwidth figure of 152.4 GB/s, but without benchmark data, the practical impact cannot be measured.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different design philosophies. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Arrow Lake architecture with the codename Arrow Lake-S. It uses a 3 nm process node from TSMC and contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses the Glymur codename under the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation, also on a 3 nm TSMC process, with a 220 mm² die size and no transistor count recorded.

Core configurations differ significantly. Intel provides 24 cores and 24 threads with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Qualcomm offers 18 cores and 18 threads with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel chip has a higher peak clock, while the Snapdragon starts from a much higher base frequency.

Cache hierarchies use different organizational schemes. Intel allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Qualcomm specifies 288 KB of L1 per core and 16 MB of L2 per module, with no L3 figure recorded. The total cache footprint is not directly comparable due to these structural differences.

The Intel part supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, plus ECC capability. Qualcomm uses LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, with 152.4 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support. PCIe connectivity also differs: Intel provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while Qualcomm offers Gen 5 with 12 lanes. Intel integrates Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units, whereas Qualcomm uses an Adreno X2-90 GPU.

The Core Ultra 9 285 targets the desktop segment with an Intel Socket 1851, a 65 W TDP, and a launch MSRP of $579. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 targets mobile with a Qualcomm BGA 2343 socket, no TDP recorded, and no launch MSRP listed. Intel's part number is SRQD4, while Qualcomm's is X2E88100. Both processors have locked multipliers. The Intel release date is listed as 2024-12-31, while the Snapdragon shows 2026-04-05.

The Verdict

The data presents a straightforward situation. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has a complete benchmark profile demonstrating solid multi-core and single-core performance, sitting at the 95th percentile among all CPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no benchmark results, no average score, and no rival comparisons, placing it at the 50th percentile with a score of zero.

For any workload where benchmark evidence matters, the Core Ultra 9 285 is the only part with measurable results. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 48,945 and PassMark multi-thread score of 56,602 indicate strong parallel processing capability. The single-core scores of 6,909 in R23 and 4,881 in PassMark show competitive per-thread performance as well.

The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 cannot be evaluated on performance grounds from the recorded data. Its architecture shows modern traits: a 3 nm process, 18 cores, a 4.00 GHz base clock, and a 152.4 GB/s memory bandwidth. But without benchmark entries, the database cannot confirm how these specifications translate into real-world results.

The Intel part's nearest rivals, all AMD processors, show that it competes within a narrow band. The largest delta among them is 0.3%, meaning the Core Ultra 9 285 trades places with these chips depending on the exact measurement. The AMD EPYC 4545P sits 0.2% behind Intel, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D sits 0.3% ahead. This clustering suggests the Core Ultra 9 285 delivers performance consistent with high-end server and workstation parts.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 have more cores than the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100?

A: Yes. The Intel chip has 24 cores and 24 threads, while the Qualcomm chip has 18 cores and 18 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 reaches 5.60 GHz boost, which is higher than the Snapdragon X2E-88-100's 4.70 GHz boost. However, the Snapdragon has a higher base clock at 4.00 GHz versus Intel's 2.50 GHz.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, plus ECC. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 supports LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and 152.4 GB/s bandwidth, without ECC.

Q: Are there any benchmark results for the Snapdragon X2E-88-100?

A: No. The database has no benchmark scores for the Snapdragon X2E-88-100, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has 17 recorded results across Cinebench and PassMark tests.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no L3 cache figure recorded; its cache is specified as 288 KB L1 per core and 16 MB L2 per module.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is a desktop processor using Intel Socket 1851. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 is a mobile processor using Qualcomm BGA 2343.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 24 | 18 |

| Threads | 24 | 18 |

| Base Clock | 2.50 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.60 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | Not recorded |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1851 | Qualcomm BGA 2343 |

| Architecture | Arrow Lake | Not recorded |

| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Glymur |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |

| Transistors | 17,800 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 243 mm² | 220 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 192 KB (per core) | 288 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per core) | 16 MB (per module) |

| L3 Cache | 36 MB (shared) | Not recorded |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s | 152.4 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU | Adreno X2-90 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-12-31 | 2026-04-05 |

| Launch MSRP | $579 | Not recorded |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | SRQD4 | X2E88100 |