AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 occupy different market segments, and the recorded data reflects that split. The Ryzen 7 9700X is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP, 8 cores and 16 threads, and it posts benchmark scores across the full suite of tests in the database. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 is a mobile part with a 35 W TDP, 12 cores and 12 threads, but it has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50, compared to the Ryzen 7 9700X at the 86th percentile.

The Ryzen 7 9700X wins every measurable workload category because it is the only one of the two with benchmark data. The database lists 23 benchmark results for the AMD part, spanning 3DMark thread scaling tests, Cinebench R15 and R23, Geekbench, and Passmark subtests. The Qualcomm part has an empty benchmark array, meaning there are no scores for single-thread, multi-thread, physics, encryption, or any other measured workload. In terms of data availability, the Ryzen 7 9700X is the only candidate with evidence.

The use-case split is therefore defined by what each processor is built for rather than by comparative scores. The Ryzen 7 9700X uses the AMD Socket AM5, supports DDR5 memory, and has a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. It is a desktop processor with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz and an unlocked multiplier. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses Qualcomm BGA 2073, supports LPDDR5X memory, and has a dual-channel memory bus with 135.2 GB/s of bandwidth. It is a mobile processor with a boost clock of 4.00 GHz and no unlocked multiplier.

The memory bandwidth figure favors the Snapdragon on paper: 135.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. That advantage is relevant for memory-bound mobile workloads, but it is not backed by any benchmark score in the database. The Ryzen 7 9700X has a higher boost clock by 1.50 GHz, more threads (16 versus 12), and a larger shared L3 cache (32 MB versus 6 MB). Those structural differences point to the AMD part being the stronger choice for multi-threaded desktop compute, but the benchmark evidence only exists for one side.

The Ryzen 7 9700X also supports ECC memory, while the Snapdragon does not. The AMD part offers PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Snapdragon offers PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The Ryzen 7 9700X has integrated Radeon Graphics, and the Snapdragon has integrated Adreno X1-85. Each has a role: the AMD processor for desktop systems with upgrade paths and ECC support, the Qualcomm processor for low-power mobile devices with higher memory bandwidth.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear verdict for the Ryzen 7 9700X, but only because the database contains no benchmark results for the Snapdragon X1E-80-100. The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 37943, a percentile of 86, and a full complement of measured results. The Qualcomm part has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile of 50, with no measured results at all. Any comparison of actual performance is impossible without numbers for both sides.

For users selecting a desktop processor, the Ryzen 7 9700X is the only option with recorded evidence. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i9-14901E with an average score of 37911 (0.1% behind), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with 37904 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core 5 211E with 37829 (0.3% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 with 37804 (0.4% behind). The Ryzen 7 9700X leads that group by a narrow margin, with the largest gap being 0.4% over the Ryzen AI Embedded P132.

For users considering the Snapdragon X1E-80-100, the database shows a mobile processor with a lower TDP (35 W), fewer threads (12), and a lower boost clock (4.00 GHz). It has no nearest rivals listed and no scores to compare. The absence of data does not indicate poor performance, but it does prevent any performance-based recommendation. The recorded information shows the Snapdragon has a higher memory bandwidth figure, but the database has no measurement to confirm what that delivers in practice.

The verdict from the data: the Ryzen 7 9700X is the verified performer, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 is an unmeasured mobile alternative. The AMD part wins on every benchmark category because it is the only part with benchmark categories. The Snapdragon wins on memory bandwidth specification and lower TDP, but those are not benchmark wins.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database lists no head-to-head benchmark entries for the Ryzen 7 9700X versus the Snapdragon X1E-80-100. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty, and the wins counters are 0 for both parts. There are no direct comparison scores to walk through.

The Ryzen 7 9700X's individual scores still provide a complete picture of its measured performance. In 3DMark, the single-thread score is 1280, the 2-thread score is 2525, the 4-thread score is 4869, the 8-thread score is 8184, the 16-thread score is 9824, and the max-thread score is 9771. The 16-thread score is slightly higher than the max-thread score, which indicates the processor's thread scaling is effectively saturated at 16 threads. The jump from 8-thread to 16-thread is 1640 points, or about 20% higher.

In Cinebench, the Ryzen 7 9700X scores 346 in R15 single-core and 3178 in R15 multi-core. In R23, it scores 2211 in single-core and 20485 in multi-core. The multi-core to single-core ratio in R23 is roughly 9.3 to 1, which reflects the benefit of 16 threads across 8 cores. The R15 multi-core score of 3178 and R23 multi-core score of 20485 both place the processor in a strong position for rendering workloads.

In Geekbench, the Ryzen 7 9700X scores 3023 in single-core and 17906 in multi-core. The multi-core score is about 5.9 times the single-core score. In Passmark, the highest subtest scores are data compression at 437140, integer math at 120142, and floating point math at 78999. The extended instructions score is 35318, and random string sorting is 46782. The single-thread score is 4654, and the multithread score is 37161. The physics score is 2241, and the prime numbers score is 192.

The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no corresponding scores. Its 12 cores and 12 threads suggest it would scale differently from the Ryzen 7 9700X, which has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Snapdragon's per-core L1 cache is 288 KB, compared to 80 KB per core for the AMD part. The Snapdragon has 12 MB of L2 per module and 6 MB of shared L3, while the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 32 MB of shared L3. These cache differences would affect workload behavior, but no benchmark data exists to quantify the effect.

The biggest wins in this comparison are all on the AMD side, but they are wins by default. The Ryzen 7 9700X delivers a single-core Geekbench score of 3023 and a multi-core score of 17906. It delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20485. These are the numbers that define its position relative to its nearest rivals, not relative to the Snapdragon.

FAQ

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 9700X have a higher average benchmark score than the Snapdragon X1E-80-100?

A: Yes. The Ryzen 7 9700X has an average benchmark score of 37943, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 because no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has 12 cores, but the Ryzen 7 9700X has more threads. The Ryzen 7 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Snapdragon has 12 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, and the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, while the Ryzen 7 9700X has 89.6 GB/s. The Snapdragon also uses LPDDR5X memory, while the AMD part uses DDR5.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 9700X support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 9700X supports ECC memory. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 does not.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X has a TDP of 65 W, and the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a TDP of 35 W.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 7 9700X is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Granite Ridge. It is part of the 9000 series and the Ryzen 7 generation. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Elite) generation. Both are manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process node, but the Ryzen 7 9700X has a recorded transistor count of 8,315 million and a die size of 70.6 mm², while the Snapdragon has no transistor count or die size listed.

The cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Ryzen 7 9700X has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has more total L3 by 26 MB, while the Snapdragon has more L1 per core by 208 KB.

The memory subsystems also differ. The Ryzen 7 9700X supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 supports LPDDR5X with a dual-channel memory bus and 135.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Snapdragon does not.

The PCIe implementations are different generations and lane counts. The Ryzen 7 9700X uses PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Snapdragon is locked. The Ryzen 7 9700X has a launch MSRP of $359 and a release date of 2024-08-07. The Snapdragon has no launch MSRP recorded and a release date of 2024-04-23.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 7 9700X uses Radeon Graphics, and the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses Adreno X1-85. The market segments are desktop for the AMD part and mobile for the Qualcomm part. The sockets are AMD Socket AM5 and Qualcomm BGA 2073, respectively. The Ryzen 7 9700X has a part number of 100-000001404, and the Snapdragon has a part number of X1E80100. Both processors have an active production status.