Intel Processor 300T vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data positions these two processors in entirely different market segments. The Intel Processor 300T is a desktop entry-level part with 2 cores and 4 threads, built on Intel’s 10 nm process and designed for Socket 1700. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 is a mobile processor with 8 cores and 8 threads, fabricated on TSMC’s 4 nm node and mounted on Qualcomm BGA 2073.

Benchmark results indicate a fundamental mismatch: the Snapdragon holds a 4x core count advantage and a 2x thread count advantage over the Intel part. Both processors share the same 3.40 GHz base clock, but the Snapdragon adds a 4.00 GHz boost clock while the Intel part lists no boost clock at all. The Snapdragon also has a lower TDP of 30 watts versus 35 watts for the Intel, despite having four times the cores.

For workloads that scale with core count, the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 is the clear choice from the data. The Intel Processor 300T, with only 2 cores and 4 threads, targets lightweight desktop tasks where its dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity provide a conventional desktop feature set. The Snapdragon, lacking boost clock data for the Intel part, offers a 4.00 GHz boost frequency that the Intel cannot match.

The database shows no head-to-head benchmark scores, no wins for either part, and an average benchmark score of zero for both. The percentile versus all CPUs is identical at 50 for each, indicating the database has not recorded performance measurements for either processor. Buyers must rely on architectural specifications rather than measured performance.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Processor 300T uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-S codename, placing it in the Intel Processor generation. It is manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process with a die size of 163 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses the Oryon codename within the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation, fabricated on TSMC’s 4 nm process.

The process node difference is significant: 10 nm for Intel versus 4 nm for TSMC. This translates into a substantial transistor density advantage for the Snapdragon, though the die size for the Snapdragon is not recorded in the database. The Intel die size of 163 mm² is the only die measurement available.

Cache architecture differs sharply. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon provides 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon’s L2 cache is 9.6 times larger per module compared to the Intel’s per-core L2, and its L1 is 3.6 times larger per core.

The integrated graphics also differ: Intel uses UHD Graphics 710, while Qualcomm uses Adreno X1-45. Both are integrated solutions, but the architectures are entirely distinct, with Intel’s graphics tied to the Raptor Lake die and Qualcomm’s Adreno being a separate GPU block within the Snapdragon package.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The Intel part supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Snapdragon supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes. The Intel’s PCIe Gen 5 support is a generational advantage for desktop expansion, though the Snapdragon’s mobile platform typically uses fewer lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded head-to-head benchmark scores for these two processors. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. The average benchmark score for both parts is zero, and their percentile versus all CPUs is identical at 50.

This absence of measured data means the analysis must rely on specification-level comparisons. The most decisive specification difference is core count: 2 cores for the Intel versus 8 cores for the Snapdragon. In any multi-threaded workload, the Snapdragon has a theoretical 4x parallel capacity advantage.

The boost clock difference is also meaningful. The Snapdragon lists a 4.00 GHz boost clock, while the Intel part has no boost clock recorded. For single-threaded bursts, the Snapdragon can increase its frequency by 0.60 GHz over its base clock, while the Intel part has no documented boost capability.

Cache capacity favors the Snapdragon on a per-core basis for L1 and L2, with the shared L3 being equal at 6 MB. The Snapdragon’s L2 cache of 12 MB per module versus 1.25 MB per core for the Intel suggests the Snapdragon can retain more working data closer to the cores.

Memory bandwidth favors the Snapdragon with a recorded 135.2 GB/s, while the Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. The Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Snapdragon supports only LPDDR5X, reflecting their desktop versus mobile positioning.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Processor 300T | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 |

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

| Cores | 2 | 8 |

| Threads | 4 | 8 |

| Base clock | 3.40 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | None | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 30 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Process node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 288 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB per core | 12 MB per module |

| L3 cache | 6 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | None | 135.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 lanes | Gen 4, 12 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 710 | Adreno X1-45 |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2024-01-07 | 2024-09-02 |

| Part number | SRN3K | X1P46100 |

The Intel part is a desktop processor with a 35 W TDP, supporting conventional DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The Snapdragon is a mobile processor with a 30 W TDP, supporting LPDDR5X memory at 135.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth figure.

The Intel part was released on 2024-01-07, while the Snapdragon was released on 2024-09-02, a gap of approximately eight months. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $82, while the Snapdragon has no launch MSRP recorded.

Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning neither supports user-controlled overclocking. Both lack ECC memory support. The Intel part carries the part number SRN3K, while the Snapdragon carries X1P46100.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Processor 300T has 2 cores and 4 threads. The Snapdragon has a 4x core count advantage and a 2x thread count advantage.

Q: What are the clock speeds for each processor?

A: Both processors have a base clock of 3.40 GHz. The Snapdragon has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, while the Intel part has no boost clock recorded in the database.

Q: How does the cache differ between the two?

A: The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. The Snapdragon has 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB shared L3. The Snapdragon’s L1 is 3.6x larger per core, and its L2 is 9.6x larger per module.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Processor 300T supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. The Snapdragon supports LPDDR5X in dual-channel configuration with a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: Which processor has a lower power draw?

A: The Snapdragon has a TDP of 30 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 35 watts. The Snapdragon draws less power despite having four times the cores.

Q: What PCIe versions do these processors use?

A: The Intel Processor 300T supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part offers a newer PCIe generation and more lanes.