AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U reaches a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 boosts to 4.00 GHz.

Q: What is the process node for both chips?

A: Both processors are manufactured on a 4 nm process node at TSMC.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 does not.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has a TDP of 28 watts. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a TDP of 35 watts.

Q: Does the database contain benchmark scores for both chips?

A: The database contains 18 benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U. No benchmark scores are recorded for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100, so direct performance comparisons rely only on the AMD data and its position among rival processors.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point, part of the 8000 series. It uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a die size of 178 mm². The chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Cache is organized as 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory controller supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and ECC memory is enabled. The integrated graphics are Radeon 780M. The socket is AMD Socket FP7, and the PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Elite) generation. It too is built on a 4 nm TSMC process. The chip has 12 cores and 12 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. Base clock is 3.40 GHz and boost clock is 4.00 GHz. Cache structure differs significantly: 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with a much higher bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, but ECC memory is not supported. The integrated graphics are Adreno X1-85. The socket is Qualcomm BGA 2073, and PCIe is Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, fewer than the AMD chip. The transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

The most striking architectural contrast is the thread count. AMD uses SMT to double threads to 16, while Qualcomm runs 12 physical cores with no extra threads. The L2 cache structure also differs: AMD allocates 1 MB per core, while Qualcomm groups 12 MB per module. Memory bandwidth favors Qualcomm at 135.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s, a substantial gap for data-intensive tasks.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is the only chip in this comparison with recorded benchmark scores, so its wins are documented directly. The database shows strong single-thread and multi-thread results across Cinebench and Passmark tests. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no benchmark scores in the database, meaning no measured wins can be attributed to it. Any claim about its performance would be speculative, so this section relies on the AMD data.

The AMD chip achieves a percentile ranking of 83 among all CPUs, indicating it outperforms a large majority of recorded processors. Its average benchmark score is 32,233. The nearest rivals are Intel Core i9-11900 with an average score of 32,226 (0% delta), Intel Core i5-14400F at 32,279 (-0.1% delta), Intel Core i7-12800H at 32,121 (0.3% delta), and Intel Core i5-14400 at 32,115 (0.4% delta). This places the AMD chip in a tight performance cluster, essentially matching those desktop and mobile parts.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a percentile ranking of 50 and an average benchmark score of 0, with no nearest rivals listed. The database therefore shows no measurable performance for this chip. In the absence of scores, the AMD chip is the only one with demonstrated wins. For tasks like Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 20,254, and for single-core it scores 2,859, both indicating solid performance for mobile workloads.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ, based on the recorded data.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 |

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

| Series | 8000 series | null |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Unknown |

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 35 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | null |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Oryon |

| Generation | Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)) | Snapdragon X (Elite) |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | null |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | null |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 288 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 12 MB (per module) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 135.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | true | false |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M | Adreno X1-85 |

| Part Number | 100-000001317 (FP7r2), 100-000001377 (FP7) | X1E80100 |

| Release Date | 2024-04-15 | 2024-04-23 |

| Benchmarks | 18 scores | 0 scores |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 83 | 50 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 32,233 | 0 |

| Nearest Rivals | 4 listed | 0 listed |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has zero recorded benchmark scores. Therefore, direct numerical comparison is impossible. The analysis below examines the AMD chip's measured results and its position relative to its nearest rivals.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,254 and a single-core score of 2,859. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 8,506 and single-core is 1,200. Cinebench R15 shows a multi-core score of 2,041 and single-core of 288. These results show a consistent pattern: strong multi-threaded throughput from the 8-core, 16-thread configuration, paired with competitive single-thread speed from the 5.10 GHz boost clock.

Passmark results add more detail. The multithread score is 23,850, while single-thread is 3,641. Integer math scores 88,339, floating point math scores 50,746, and extended instructions score 19,132. Data compression scores 272,664, data encryption scores 16,441, random string sorting scores 33,109, and find prime numbers scores 76. Physics scores 1,174. The high integer math and compression scores indicate strong throughput for everyday computing and file operations.

The average benchmark score of 32,233 places the AMD chip just 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-14400F (32,279) and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12800H (32,121). It is effectively tied with the Intel Core i9-11900 (32,226, 0% delta) and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14400 (32,115). This means the AMD chip performs at the level of recent mid-range desktop and mobile Intel parts, despite being a 28-watt mobile processor.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no benchmark scores, so no wins can be recorded for it. Its percentile of 50 and average score of 0 reflect the absence of data, not a measured performance level. The database offers no evidence for how it compares to the AMD chip in any workload.

The largest documented gap in this comparison is not between the two processors, but between the AMD chip and its nearest rival cluster. The AMD chip is 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14400 and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12800H, while trailing the Intel Core i5-14400F by 0.1%. These deltas are small, indicating a tight performance band. The AMD chip's 83rd percentile ranking confirms it sits well above the median CPU in the database, which is consistent with its multi-core and single-core scores.