Intel Core i5-14401E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear performance advantage for the Intel Core i5-14401E, though the comparison is limited by the absence of benchmark scores for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100. The Intel part has completed six Cinebench runs across three test versions, while the Qualcomm part has no recorded benchmark results in the database. This makes a direct matchup impossible from the current data.

For the Intel Core i5-14401E, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score stands at 18161, with a single-core result of 2564. The R20 scores are 7627 multi-core and 1076 single-core. The older R15 tests show 1830 multi-core and 258 single-core. These scores place the chip at the 60th percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database, with an average benchmark score of 5253.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for this average score. The Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 sits at 5259, which is 0.1% higher than the i5-14401E. The Intel Core i7-11700B follows at 5241, a 0.2% deficit relative to the i5. The Intel Core i9-10850K also posts 5240, another 0.2% gap. The Intel Core i5-13400T trails by 0.8% with a score of 5210. These margins are extremely tight, all within a single percentage point, indicating that the i5-14401E delivers performance in line with several established desktop and mobile parts from Intel's own lineup.

Because the Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has zero recorded benchmarks, an average score of 0, and no nearest rivals listed, the database cannot confirm any win for either side. The wins counter shows 0 for both processors. The Qualcomm chip sits at the 50th percentile, but that percentile likely reflects its existence in the database rather than measured performance. The Intel part, by contrast, has a full set of measurements that anchor its standing.

Architecture Differences

The two processors target entirely different market segments. The Intel Core i5-14401E is a desktop part from the Core 14th Gen series, built on Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 is a mobile processor under the Snapdragon X (Elite) generation, using the Oryon codename.

Core configuration differs sharply. The Intel chip uses 6 cores with 12 threads, meaning hyper-threading is supported. The Qualcomm part offers 12 cores and 12 threads, so each core maps to a single thread. Thread counts match at 12, but the physical core counts and thread distribution are different.

Clock speeds also diverge. The Intel i5-14401E has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz but no boost clock listed in the database. Power envelopes are on opposite ends: the Intel part draws 65 W TDP, while the Qualcomm part is rated at 35 W TDP, a much lower figure suited to portable devices.

Manufacturing processes show a two-generation gap. Intel fabricates the i5-14401E on a 10 nm node at its own foundry. Qualcomm uses TSMC's 4 nm process for the Snapdragon. The die size for the Intel chip is 215 mm², while the Qualcomm die size is not recorded.

Cache hierarchies are structurally different. The Intel i5-14401E provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X1E-78-100 uses 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and only 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The module-based L2 arrangement reflects Qualcomm's Oryon core clustering design, which groups cores into modules that share larger L2 slices.

Memory support separates the two as well. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, and it supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm chip is limited to LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus, with no ECC support. However, the Snapdragon has a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, a figure the Intel part lacks in the database.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The Intel i5-14401E uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Snapdragon X1E-78-100 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: Intel includes UHD Graphics 730, while Qualcomm integrates the Adreno X1-85.

Sockets are incompatible. The Intel part mounts on Intel Socket 1700, while the Qualcomm part uses Qualcomm BGA 2073, a soldered mobile package. The Intel processor uses the Raptor Lake Refresh generation label, and the Qualcomm uses the Elite tier within the Snapdragon X series.

Release timing is close. The Snapdragon X1E-78-100 was released on 2024-04-23, and the Intel Core i5-14401E followed on 2024-06-30. Both parts remain in active production. Neither has a multiplier unlocked, so overclocking is not intended for either chip. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward choice only for the Intel side. The Core i5-14401E has measured Cinebench scores across R15, R20, and R23, an average benchmark score of 5253, and a 60th percentile rank. The Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has no benchmark scores, an average of 0, and no rival comparisons. The database cannot validate any performance claims for the Qualcomm part.

For desktop workloads where multi-core Cinebench performance matters, the Intel i5-14401E delivers a strong R23 multi-core score of 18161. Its single-core R23 result of 2564 also reflects solid per-thread capability. The 65 W TDP and Socket 1700 compatibility make it a conventional desktop processor with DDR4 and DDR5 options, ECC support, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity.

The Snapdragon X1E-78-100 is a mobile processor with a 35 W TDP, 12 cores, and a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz. Its memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s is the only performance-related measurement in the database. Without benchmark results, the database cannot confirm how it compares to the Intel part in any Cinebench workload.

The recorded data indicates that anyone selecting a processor for measured multi-core and single-core Cinebench performance should consider the Intel i5-14401E. The Qualcomm part remains unmeasured in the database, so its placement relative to the Intel chip cannot be established. The 50th percentile for the Snapdragon is not tied to any benchmark average, which limits its usefulness as a comparison point.

FAQ

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals listed.

Q: What is the Intel Core i5-14401E's best multi-core result?

A: The highest multi-core score is 18161 in Cinebench R23, with lower results of 7627 in R20 and 1830 in R15.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14401E compare to its nearest rivals by average score?

A: Its average benchmark score is 5253. The Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 is 0.1% higher at 5259, the Intel Core i7-11700B is 0.2% lower at 5241, the Intel Core i9-10850K is 0.2% lower at 5240, and the Intel Core i5-13400T is 0.8% lower at 5210.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has 12 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores. Both have 12 threads.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E is rated at 65 W, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 is rated at 35 W.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 does not support ECC memory.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in every measured category because it is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18161 and single-core score of 2564 are the sole quantitative performance results available. The R20 scores of 7627 and 1076, plus the R15 scores of 1830 and 258, give it a complete sweep across all tested workloads.

The Intel part also wins on platform flexibility. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, includes ECC memory support, and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Its 20 MB shared L3 cache is larger than the Snapdragon's 6 MB shared L3 cache. The 65 W TDP is higher, but that is consistent with a desktop part that has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz and a 215 mm² die.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has no recorded wins in the database. Its advantages are architectural rather than measured. It has 12 cores versus 6, a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz versus 2.50 GHz, a lower 35 W TDP, a more advanced 4 nm TSMC process node, and larger L1 cache per core at 288 KB versus 80 KB. Its memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s is the only performance metric listed, and that figure has no counterpart for the Intel chip in the database.

For mobile use cases, the Snapdragon's specifications point to lower power consumption and a compact BGA 2073 package. The LPDDR5X memory support and integrated Adreno X1-85 graphics align with a laptop or tablet design. The Intel i5-14401E, with its Socket 1700 desktop mounting, DDR4/DDR5 support, and UHD Graphics 730, is positioned for traditional desktop builds.

The data shows that the Intel Core i5-14401E is the only option with verifiable performance, and it sits at the 60th percentile among all CPUs. The Snapdragon X1E-78-100 holds the 50th percentile, but that rank is not supported by any benchmark average. Until benchmark results are recorded for the Qualcomm part, the Intel i5-14401E stands as the measured choice, while the Snapdragon remains defined by its specifications rather than its scores.