Intel Processor N150 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison challenge. The Intel Processor N150 has four benchmark results in the database, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no recorded benchmark scores at all. This means the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the Intel chip's measured performance and the Qualcomm chip's absence of data.

The Intel Processor N150 delivers a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 422.5 points and a single-core score of 153.15 points. In Cinebench R23, it reaches 2590.5 points multicore and 935 points single-core. These numbers place the N150 at the 28th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 1025 across all tests.

The nearest rivals to the N150 provide useful calibration. The AMD Phenom II X6 1075T scores 1024, a delta of 0.1 percent, meaning the N150 is essentially tied with that six-core desktop processor from an older generation. The Intel Core i3-4340 scores 1026, putting the N150 0.1 percent behind it. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U also scores 1024, again a 0.1 percent lead for the N150. The Intel Core i7-5650U scores 1027, leaving the N150 0.2 percent behind. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating the N150 sits in a tight performance cluster with these four processors.

Because the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no benchmark entries, no direct wins can be assigned to either processor. The database shows zero wins for each side in the head-to-head section. The absence of measured results for the Qualcomm chip means the comparison must be structured around its architecture, cache configuration, memory support, and the percentile ranking it holds in the database.

The percentile field does offer one significant data point. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel N150 sits at the 28th percentile. That 22-point gap in percentile ranking suggests the Qualcomm chip is positioned higher in the overall performance distribution, even though its average benchmark score is listed as 0 due to the missing test results.

The average benchmark score field also distinguishes the two. The Intel chip shows 1025 as its average, while the Qualcomm chip shows 0. This is not a performance measurement of zero; it reflects the empty benchmark array for the Snapdragon part. The database has not yet recorded any scores for the X1E-84-100.

The Verdict

The data supports only one clear conclusion: the Intel Processor N150 is a fully measured, active processor with four recorded benchmark scores, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 is listed as active but has no recorded performance measurements. Any buyer or system designer consulting this database will find concrete numbers for the Intel part and none for the Qualcomm part.

The Intel N150 shows itself to be a modest performer in absolute terms. A Cinebench R23 multicore score of 2590.5 points and a single-core score of 935 points place it near processors like the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T and the Intel Core i3-4340. The 28th percentile ranking confirms this is not a high-performance part; it sits below the midpoint of all CPUs in the database.

The Snapdragon X1E-84-100, by contrast, carries a 50th percentile ranking. That places it at the median of all CPUs, a substantially higher position than the Intel chip. The Qualcomm part also has 12 cores and 12 threads, three times the core count of the Intel N150, and a base clock of 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, compared to the Intel chip's 0.10 GHz base and 3.60 GHz boost. These specifications suggest a much faster processor, but the database lacks the benchmark evidence to confirm that expectation.

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the Intel N150 is the only one of the two with measurable performance data. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 cannot be verified through benchmark results at this time. The percentile ranking is the only comparative metric available, and it favors the Qualcomm part.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Processor N150 wins in every category where actual benchmark scores exist, for the simple reason that it is the only processor with recorded scores. It has wins in Cinebench R15 multicore, Cinebench R15 single-core, Cinebench R23 multicore, and Cinebench R23 single-core, with respective scores of 422.5, 153.15, 2590.5, and 935 points. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no recorded wins in any test.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 wins in the categories that do not depend on benchmark measurements. It holds a 50th percentile ranking versus the Intel chip's 28th percentile. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm node from Intel's own foundry. The Snapdragon part has 12 cores and 12 threads versus 4 cores and 4 threads for the Intel part. Its L1 cache is 288 KB per core, its L2 cache is 12 MB per module, and its L3 cache is 6 MB shared. The Intel chip has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Qualcomm chip supports dual-channel LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, while the Intel chip supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth.

The Intel chip counters in power efficiency. Its TDP is 6 watts, while the Snapdragon part is listed at 35 watts. The Intel chip also uses PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes, while the Qualcomm chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes. The Intel part has an integrated UHD Graphics 730, while the Qualcomm part has an Adreno X1-85. Both have integrated graphics, but the database records no graphics benchmark results for either.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking in the database?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Processor N150 sits at the 28th percentile.

Q: What benchmark scores does the Intel Processor N150 record in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel N150 scores 2590.5 points in Cinebench R23 multicore and 935 points in Cinebench R23 single-core.

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database lists an empty benchmark array for the Snapdragon X1E-84-100, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

Q: How do the core counts differ between the two processors?

A: The Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What memory configurations do the two processors support?

A: The Intel Processor N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel memory bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 supports LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 135.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: How does the Intel Processor N150 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Intel N150 has an average benchmark score of 1025. It is 0.1 percent ahead of the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T, 0.1 percent behind the Intel Core i3-4340, 0.1 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U, and 0.2 percent behind the Intel Core i7-5650U.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture under the codename Twin Lake, and it belongs to the Intel Processor generation derived from Alder Lake-N. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X generation under the Elite family.

The manufacturing process separates them clearly. Intel fabricates the N150 on a 10 nm process node at its own foundry. Qualcomm uses TSMC as the foundry for the Snapdragon X1E-84-100, which is built on a 4 nm process node. The smaller process node for the Qualcomm part allows for denser transistor packing, though the database does not record transistor counts or die sizes for either processor.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Intel N150 has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The L2 cache structure is particularly notable: the Intel part shares a single 2 MB pool across all four cores, while the Qualcomm part allocates 12 MB per module, which scales with its 12-core design.

Memory architecture also diverges. The Intel N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory types over a single-channel bus, delivering 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 supports only LPDDR5X, but over a dual-channel bus that delivers 135.2 GB/s, more than three times the bandwidth of the Intel chip. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs in both generation and lane count. The Intel N150 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes from the CPU. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU. The Qualcomm part offers both a newer PCIe generation and more lanes.

Integrated graphics are present in both, but they are different designs. The Intel N150 uses UHD Graphics 730. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses Adreno X1-85. The database does not include any graphics benchmarks for either processor.

Production status is identical: both are listed as Active. Their release dates differ, with the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 released on 2024-04-23 and the Intel N150 released on 2024-11-19. The Qualcomm part reached the market earlier by roughly seven months. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ by a factor of three. The Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. Neither processor uses simultaneous multithreading according to the recorded thread counts.

Clock speeds show a substantial gap. The Intel N150 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The Qualcomm part's base clock exceeds the Intel part's boost clock by 0.20 GHz.

Thermal design power differs considerably. The Intel N150 is rated at 6 watts TDP. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 is rated at 35 watts TDP. The Intel chip draws less than one-fifth the thermal budget of the Qualcomm chip.

Sockets are incompatible with each other. The Intel N150 uses Intel BGA 1264. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses Qualcomm BGA 2073.

Process nodes and foundries differ as noted. The Intel N150 uses a 10 nm node at Intel's foundry. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses a 4 nm node at TSMC.

Memory support splits by type and channel configuration. The Intel N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 on a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 supports LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth.

PCIe capabilities differ in generation and lane count. The Intel N150 uses PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ by model. The Intel N150 has UHD Graphics 730. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has Adreno X1-85.

The part numbers distinguish the two units. The Intel N150 is identified as SRPNR. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 is identified as X1E84100.

Market segment is the same for both: Mobile. Production status is the same for both: Active. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates differ, with the Qualcomm part released on 2024-04-23 and the Intel part released on 2024-11-19. The manufacturer for the Intel part is listed as Intel, while the manufacturer for the Qualcomm part is listed as Unknown in the database.