AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Snapdragon X1E-84-100
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100
FAQ
Q: How do the core and thread counts differ between the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads.
Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 boosts to 4.20 GHz.
Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has a shared 32 MB L3 cache, whereas the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has a shared 6 MB L3 cache.
Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?
A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 offers a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X's 89.6 GB/s.
Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP) for each processor?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has a TDP of 35 watts.
Q: What are the market segments and sockets for these two CPUs?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a desktop processor for AMD Socket AM5, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 is a mobile processor for Qualcomm BGA 2073.
Architecture Differences
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X belongs to the 9000 series and is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Granite Ridge. It is manufactured by AMD on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 70.6 mm² and a transistor count of 8,315 million. The processor supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics. It features a PCIe Gen 5 interface with 24 lanes for the CPU. The multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking, and the part number is 100-000001405.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 is part of the Snapdragon X series, specifically the Elite generation, and uses the Oryon codename. It is also built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, but the architecture and transistor details are not recorded. It supports LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and includes Adreno X1-85 as integrated graphics. The PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 12 lanes for the CPU. The multiplier is locked, and the part number is X1E84100.
Cache layouts differ substantially between the two. The Ryzen 5 9600X provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 provides 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and a shared 6 MB L3 cache. The Snapdragon uses a 12-core, 12-thread configuration, while the Ryzen uses a 6-core, 12-thread configuration. The Ryzen supports ECC memory, while the Snapdragon does not.
Where Each One Wins
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is positioned for desktop workloads where high single-thread and multi-thread performance matter. Its benchmark results show a strong single-core score of 2,923 in Geekbench and a multi-core score of 14,438 in the same test. In Cinebench R23, it scores 2,183.5 single-core and 17,528.5 multi-core. The Passmark single-thread score is 4,570, and the Passmark multithread score is 30,027. These results place the Ryzen at the 81st percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 29,713.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 is a mobile processor with a lower TDP of 35 watts, making it suited for power-constrained environments such as laptops. It has a higher memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s compared to the Ryzen's 89.6 GB/s, which can benefit memory-intensive mobile workloads. However, the database records no benchmark scores for the Snapdragon, and its percentile ranking is 50, with an average benchmark score of 0. This means the data does not provide a basis for performance wins for the Snapdragon in any measured test.
The Ryzen 5 9600X wins in all recorded benchmark categories because the Snapdragon has no recorded benchmark entries. The Ryzen also offers a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus 4.20 GHz, a larger L3 cache of 32 MB versus 6 MB, and a higher TDP of 65 watts versus 35 watts. For users prioritizing raw CPU performance, the Ryzen is the clear choice based on available data. For users prioritizing lower power consumption and mobile form factors, the Snapdragon is the only option due to its mobile socket and lower TDP.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ in several core specifications. The Ryzen 5 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. The base clock for the Ryzen is 3.90 GHz, compared to 3.80 GHz for the Snapdragon. The boost clock is 5.40 GHz for the Ryzen and 4.20 GHz for the Snapdragon. The Ryzen has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Snapdragon has a TDP of 35 watts.
The socket types differ: the Ryzen uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2073. The process node is the same at 4 nm, with both manufactured by TSMC. The Ryzen has a die size of 70.6 mm² and a transistor count of 8,315 million; the Snapdragon has no recorded die size or transistor count. The Ryzen supports DDR5 memory, while the Snapdragon supports LPDDR5X memory. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the bandwidth differs: 89.6 GB/s for the Ryzen and 135.2 GB/s for the Snapdragon.
ECC memory support is present on the Ryzen but absent on the Snapdragon. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 24 lanes for the Ryzen, versus Gen 4 with 12 lanes for the Snapdragon. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Graphics on the Ryzen and Adreno X1-85 on the Snapdragon. The market segment is Desktop for the Ryzen and Mobile for the Snapdragon. The multiplier is unlocked on the Ryzen and locked on the Snapdragon. The release dates are 2024-08-07 for the Ryzen and 2024-04-23 for the Snapdragon. The Ryzen has a launch MSRP of $279; the Snapdragon has no recorded launch MSRP.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100, and the Snapdragon has an empty benchmark list. As a result, all comparative analysis must rely on the Ryzen's recorded scores and the Snapdragon's absence of scores.
The Ryzen 5 9600X delivers a Geekbench single-core score of 2,923 and a multi-core score of 14,438. In Cinebench R23, it achieves 2,183.5 single-core and 17,528.5 multi-core. The Cinebench R15 results show a single-core score of 342 and a multi-core score of 2,691. The 3DMark tests show a single-thread score of 1,253, a 2-thread score of 2,456, a 4-thread score of 4,649, an 8-thread score of 6,726, a 16-thread score of 7,585, and a max-thread score of 7,590.
Passmark results for the Ryzen include a single-thread score of 4,570 (also recorded as 4,570 for singlethread), a multithread score of 30,027, integer math at 89,918, floating point math at 60,081, data compression at 341,021, data encryption at 16,638, extended instructions at 28,023, find prime numbers at 233, physics at 2,012, and random string sorting at 35,946.
Since the Snapdragon has no recorded benchmarks, the Ryzen leads by default in every available test. The Ryzen's average benchmark score is 29,713, placing it at the 81st percentile among all CPUs. The Snapdragon's average benchmark score is 0, placing it at the 50th percentile. The nearest rivals to the Ryzen in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE with an average score of 29,656 and a delta of 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with an average score of 29,868 and a delta of -0.5%, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT with an average score of 29,879 and a delta of -0.6%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS with an average score of 29,955 and a delta of -0.8%. These rivals are all within 1% of the Ryzen's average score, indicating that the Ryzen sits in a competitive cluster of mid-range processors.
In contrast, the Snapdragon's lack of benchmark data means it cannot be compared to any rivals in the database. The performance gap between the two processors, based on recorded data, is effectively total: the Ryzen has measurable performance in every category, while the Snapdragon has none. The Ryzen's higher boost clock, larger cache, and higher TDP align with its desktop positioning, while the Snapdragon's lower TDP and higher memory bandwidth align with its mobile positioning. However, without benchmark scores for the Snapdragon, the data cannot confirm any performance advantage for it.