AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 Comparison

# AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 represent two fundamentally different approaches to computing. The Ryzen 7 8700F is a desktop processor with eight cores, sixteen threads, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, built on the Zen 4 architecture. The Snapdragon X1E-78-100 is a mobile processor with twelve cores, twelve threads, and a base clock of 3.40 GHz, built on the Oryon architecture. The database contains complete benchmark data for the AMD part, while the Qualcomm part has no recorded benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of zero, and a percentile rank of 50 against all CPUs. The AMD part holds an 82nd percentile rank, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS (average score 30879, delta -0.4%), Intel Core i5-13600H (average score 30548, delta 0.6%), Intel Core Ultra 5 225T (average score 30468, delta 0.9%), and Intel Core i7-13700TE (average score 31028, delta -0.9%). The measured data shows that the Ryzen 7 8700F delivers substantial performance across all recorded workloads, while the Snapdragon X1E-78-100 lacks any recorded measurements in the database, making direct comparison impossible on a numeric basis.

The Verdict

The recorded data provides a clear picture for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F: it delivers strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance across a wide range of benchmarks. Its average benchmark score is 30746, placing it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals cluster tightly around this average, with deltas ranging from -0.9% (Intel Core i7-13700TE at 31028) to +0.9% (Intel Core Ultra 5 225T at 30468). This indicates that the Ryzen 7 8700F sits in a competitive performance band, slightly below the Intel Core i7-13700TE and slightly above the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T. The Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has no recorded benchmarks, an average score of zero, and a 50th percentile rank. With no measurements, the database cannot validate any performance claims for the Qualcomm part. The AMD processor is the only one of the two with verifiable results. For any workload where the database has scores, the Ryzen 7 8700F is the choice, not because it is necessarily superior in every possible task, but because it is the only processor with data supporting its performance. The Snapdragon X1E-78-100 remains unmeasured in the database, so no conclusion can be drawn about its capabilities relative to the AMD part.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F belongs to the 8000 series, manufactured by AMD, and uses the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Phoenix. It is built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors and a die size of 178 mm². The processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The thermal design power is 65 watts. The cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The processor uses AMD Socket AM5, supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), has no integrated graphics, and the multiplier is unlocked. The launch MSRP is $270. The production status is active, and the release date is 2024-03-31.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 uses the Oryon architecture and the codename "Snapdragon X" with the Elite generation. It is also built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. The processor has 12 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and no recorded boost clock. The thermal design power is 35 watts. The cache hierarchy consists of 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is LPDDR5X with a dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The processor uses Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket, supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only), and includes integrated graphics in the form of Adreno X1-85. The multiplier is locked. The production status is active, and the release date is 2024-04-23. The number of cores is higher on the Snapdragon at 12 versus 8, but the Ryzen has 16 threads versus 12. The Ryzen offers a higher base clock (4.10 GHz versus 3.40 GHz) and a boost clock that the Snapdragon lacks entirely. The Snapdragon has a higher memory bandwidth (135.2 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s), a larger L1 cache per core (288 KB versus 64 KB), and a larger L2 cache per module (12 MB versus 1 MB per core), but the Ryzen has a larger L3 cache (16 MB versus 6 MB). The Snapdragon has integrated graphics, while the Ryzen has none. The Ryzen targets the desktop segment with a 65-watt TDP, while the Snapdragon targets mobile with a 35-watt TDP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, and the recorded wins for each processor are zero. Consequently, there is no direct measured comparison between the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100. The only benchmark data available belongs to the AMD processor. For the Ryzen 7 8700F, the database records a series of individual scores. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 26646 and the single-core score is 3761. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 11191 and the single-core score is 1579. In Cinebench R15, the multicore score is 2685 and the single-core score is 378. In Geekbench, the multicore score is 13523 and the single-core score is 2290. In 3DMark, the single-thread score is 1008, the 2-thread score is 1989, the 4-thread score is 3839, the 8-thread score is 6559, the 16-thread score is 7883, and the max-thread score is 7861. In PassMark, the single-thread score is 3872, the multithread score is 30893, the integer math score is 100371, the floating-point math score is 62629, the data encryption score is 22117, the data compression score is 378160, the extended instructions score is 28474, the find prime numbers score is 98, the random string sorting score is 45425, and the physics score is 1553. These numbers show a processor that scales well from 2 threads to 16 threads in 3DMark, with the 16-thread score (7883) nearly matching the max-thread score (7861), indicating that 16 threads are fully utilized. The single-thread scores are consistently strong across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark. Since the Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has no recorded scores, there are no wins to attribute to it, and the database cannot show where one processor beats the other.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has no recorded boost clock in the database.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has 12 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has 8 cores. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has 16 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has 12 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s with DDR5 support. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s with LPDDR5X support.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 includes integrated graphics in the form of Adreno X1-85. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the recorded average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has an average benchmark score of 30746. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: What is the percentile rank of each processor against all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is at the 82nd percentile. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 is at the 50th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins in every category where the database has recorded measurements. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26646 demonstrates strong multi-threaded rendering performance, and its single-core score of 3761 shows capable single-threaded execution. The Geekbench multicore score of 13523 and single-core score of 2290 reinforce this pattern. In PassMark, the integer math score of 100371 and floating-point math score of 62629 indicate robust arithmetic processing. The data encryption score of 22117 and data compression score of 378160 point to strong throughput in those specific workloads. The extended instructions score of 28474 shows the Zen 4 architecture handles SIMD and specialized instruction sets effectively. The 3DMark scores, ranging from 1008 in single-thread to 7883 in 16-thread, show consistent scaling across thread counts, which is typical for a processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ryzen 7 8700F also holds the 82nd percentile rank, and its nearest rivals are all within a 1% delta, confirming it sits in a competitive performance tier.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, no wins in the database, and an average benchmark score of 0. Its 50th percentile rank is based on no measured data. The only areas where the Snapdragon shows advantages are architectural: it has a higher core count (12 versus 8), a higher memory bandwidth (135.2 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s), a larger L1 cache per core (288 KB versus 64 KB), a larger L2 cache per module (12 MB versus 1 MB per core), and integrated graphics. It also has a lower TDP (35 watts versus 65 watts), which is relevant for mobile platforms. However, none of these specifications translate into recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Snapdragon cannot be said to win any measured workload, because no workload has been measured for it. The database shows that the Ryzen 7 8700F is the verified performer, while the Snapdragon X1E-78-100 remains an unverified entry with architectural features that may or may not translate into performance. For any user relying on recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is the only processor with demonstrated results. The Snapdragon X1E-78-100, despite its higher core count and memory bandwidth, has no data to confirm its capabilities.