Intel Core i7-14701E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Intel Core i7-14701E and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E 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 speed?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E boosts up to 5.40 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 boosts to 4.00 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.60 GHz compared to 3.40 GHz for the Snapdragon.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses a 4 nm process at TSMC.

Q: Which chip supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100?

A: The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Intel part does not have a recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E is classified as a desktop processor. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 is classified as a mobile processor.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i7-14701E belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, using the Raptor Lake architecture. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The chip uses the Intel Socket 1700 and has a die size of 257 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses the Oryon codename, belongs to the Snapdragon X (Elite) generation, and is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It uses the Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part therefore provides a much larger shared L3 pool, while the Snapdragon allocates more per-core L1 and per-module L2 resources.

Memory support diverges as well. The Intel Core i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 supports LPDDR5X memory, also dual-channel, with a recorded bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. ECC memory is available on the Intel chip but not on the Snapdragon.

PCIe connectivity differs: the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes, while the Snapdragon provides Gen 4 with 12 CPU-only lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: Intel uses UHD Graphics 770, while Qualcomm uses Adreno X1-85. The Intel part is a desktop component, while the Snapdragon is a mobile component. Production status is Active for both. The Intel chip was released on 2024-06-30, and the Snapdragon on 2024-04-23.

The Intel part has a TDP of 65, while the Snapdragon has a TDP of 35. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part number is Q49FSRNJK, and the Snapdragon part number is X1E80100.

The Verdict

The data shows two processors with completely different design targets. The Intel Core i7-14701E is a desktop part with 8 cores and 16 threads, a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and a 65 TDP. It has a full benchmark suite recorded in the database, an average benchmark score of 33206, and a percentile rank of 83 among all CPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 is a mobile part with 12 cores and 12 threads, a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, and a 35 TDP. It has no recorded benchmarks in the database, an average benchmark score of 0, and a percentile rank of 50.

The Intel processor is the only one of the two with measured performance data. Benchmark results indicate that the Core i7-14701E sits near comparable AMD and Intel mobile processors: it is 0.1 percent behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, 0.3 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, 0.4 percent ahead of the Intel Core i7-13650HX, and nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H with a 0 percent delta. The Snapdragon has no rival comparisons and no scores, so no performance verdict can be drawn from measurements.

For users selecting between these two, the choice is driven by platform and workload availability. The Intel chip belongs to a desktop ecosystem with DDR4/DDR5 support, ECC memory, PCIe Gen 5, and a mature x86 software stack. The Snapdragon targets mobile devices with LPDDR5X, a smaller 35 TDP, and a 4 nm process. The recorded data only supports performance claims for the Intel part. The Snapdragon's strengths, such as power efficiency and integrated Adreno graphics, are documented in specifications but not quantified by benchmark scores.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field. The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.60 GHz for Intel and 3.40 GHz for Qualcomm. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz for Intel and 4.00 GHz for Qualcomm. TDP is 65 for Intel and 35 for Qualcomm.

The socket differs: Intel Socket 1700 versus Qualcomm BGA 2073. The Intel architecture is Raptor Lake, the Snapdragon codename is Oryon. Process nodes are 10 nm at Intel versus 4 nm at TSMC. The Intel die size is 257 mm², while the Snapdragon die size is not recorded.

Cache configurations differ across all levels. L1 is 80 KB per core for Intel versus 288 KB per core for Qualcomm. L2 is 2 MB per core for Intel versus 12 MB per module for Qualcomm. L3 is 33 MB shared for Intel versus 6 MB shared for Qualcomm.

Memory support: Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5, Qualcomm uses LPDDR5X. Memory bus is dual-channel for both. Memory bandwidth is not recorded for Intel but is 135.2 GB/s for Qualcomm. ECC memory is supported by Intel, not by Qualcomm. PCIe is Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel versus Gen 4 with 12 lanes for Qualcomm. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 for Intel and Adreno X1-85 for Qualcomm.

Market segment: desktop for Intel, mobile for Qualcomm. Release dates are 2024-06-30 for Intel and 2024-04-23 for Qualcomm. Neither has a launch MSRP. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the Intel Core i7-14701E and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100. The winsA and winsB fields are both 0, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. The Snapdragon also has no standalone benchmark results in the database.

The Intel part, however, has a full set of standalone measurements. In Cinebench R23, it scores 22195 in multicore and 3133 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 9321 multicore and 1315 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2237 multicore and 315 single-core. PassMark results include a multithread score of 26112, a single-thread score of 4305, integer math at 81325, floating point math at 61873, data compression at 282939, data encryption at 14862, extended instructions at 18528, find prime numbers at 176, physics at 2399, and random string sorting at 29158. The average benchmark score is 33206.

Because the Snapdragon has no recorded scores, no direct comparison can be made. The nearest rivals for the Intel chip are all x86 laptop or desktop processors. The Intel Core i7-14701E is 0.3 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, 0.4 percent ahead of the Intel Core i7-13650HX, and 0.1 percent behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H matches it exactly with a 0 percent delta.

The Snapdragon's percentile rank of 50 versus Intel's 83 indicates a large gap in the database's overall ranking, but this is based on the Intel chip having measured performance and the Snapdragon having none. The absence of Snapdragon benchmark data prevents any quantitative statement about its performance relative to the Intel part.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in any scenario requiring measured performance. Its benchmark suite covers rendering, physics, encryption, compression, and arithmetic workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22195 and single-core score of 3133 indicate strong threaded and single-threaded capability. PassMark integer math at 81325 and floating point math at 61873 show solid compute throughput. Data compression at 282939 and random string sorting at 29158 suggest good memory and data handling performance for a desktop chip.

The Intel part also wins on platform flexibility. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, ECC memory, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and a desktop socket. Its 65 TDP is higher than the Snapdragon's 35, but that is consistent with a desktop processor using a 10 nm process.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 wins on specification-level efficiency and mobile integration. Its 4 nm process at TSMC, 35 TDP, and mobile BGA socket indicate a low-power design. It supports LPDDR5X memory with 135.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which exceeds the Intel part's unrecorded bandwidth figure. The Snapdragon has 12 cores and 12 threads, more physical cores than the Intel chip, and a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz. Its per-core L1 cache of 288 KB and per-module L2 of 12 MB are larger than the Intel allocations.

The Snapdragon also includes Adreno X1-85 integrated graphics, and its mobile segment classification means it targets laptops and portable devices. The Intel chip includes UHD Graphics 770 and targets desktops. For workloads where the Intel chip has benchmark data, it is the only candidate with evidence of performance. For workloads on a mobile platform with a small TDP, the Snapdragon has the specification profile suited to that role, but no measurements confirm its execution.