AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts and thread counts differ between the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100?

A: The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Qualcomm part has 12 cores and 12 threads. The AMD chip uses simultaneous multithreading to double its thread count, whereas the Qualcomm processor has a one-to-one core-to-thread ratio.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS boosts to 5.10 GHz, which is higher than the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100's 4.20 GHz boost clock. However, the Qualcomm chip has a higher base clock at 3.80 GHz compared to AMD's 3.30 GHz.

Q: What memory types do these two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS supports DDR5 memory, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 supports LPDDR5X memory. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Qualcomm chip has a higher memory bandwidth at 135.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s for the AMD part.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, both include integrated graphics. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses the Radeon 780M, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses the Adreno X1-85.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: Both processors are built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. The AMD chip has a die size of 178 mm² with 25,000 million transistors, while the die size and transistor count for the Qualcomm part are not recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor has ECC memory support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS supports ECC memory, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 does not.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their fundamental architecture. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, belonging to the 8000 series and the Ryzen 7 generation. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses the Oryon codename under the Snapdragon X (Elite) generation. The AMD chip integrates 8 cores with 16 threads, while the Qualcomm part offers 12 cores with 12 threads, indicating a design without simultaneous multithreading.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. The AMD processor allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm processor uses a different organization: 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The L1 cache allocation on the Qualcomm part is substantially larger per core, while the AMD chip provides more shared L3 cache.

Memory support separates the two as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, plus ECC memory support. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel configuration and a higher 135.2 GB/s bandwidth, but lacks ECC support. The Qualcomm chip's memory bandwidth advantage of roughly 51% comes from its use of lower-power but higher-bandwidth LPDDR5X memory.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Qualcomm part provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The AMD chip offers more PCIe lanes for expansion, which can matter for storage and peripheral connectivity in mobile designs.

Process technology is shared: both use TSMC's 4 nm node. The AMD chip has a recorded die size of 178 mm² and 25,000 million transistors, while the Qualcomm part's die size and transistor count are not listed in the database. The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket FP7, and the Qualcomm processor uses Qualcomm BGA 2073.

The integrated graphics solutions are distinct. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS features the Radeon 780M, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 features the Adreno X1-85. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are classified as mobile market segment parts with active production status. Release dates are close: AMD on 2024-04-15 and Qualcomm on 2024-04-23.

Where Each One Wins

The database records benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS across 15 tests, but the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no recorded benchmark scores and no wins in head-to-head comparisons. This means the AMD processor wins in every measurable category where data exists.

For single-threaded performance, the AMD chip shows a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1724 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3692. The Qualcomm processor's lack of benchmark data prevents direct comparison, but the AMD part's percentile ranking of 87 versus all CPUs indicates it sits above 87% of recorded processors. The AMD chip's boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 4.20 GHz for Qualcomm suggests an advantage in lightly threaded workloads, though this cannot be confirmed from benchmark data alone.

For multi-threaded performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14784 and a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2458. Its 16 threads provide a 33% thread advantage over the Qualcomm part's 12 threads, which helps in heavily parallel workloads like video rendering, scientific computing, and compilation tasks.

The AMD processor also demonstrates strengths in data-oriented workloads. Its Passmark data compression score is 311199, data encryption score is 18838, and extended instructions score is 22298. The floating-point math score of 55739 and integer math score of 93342 indicate strong arithmetic throughput. The random string sorting score of 37922 and find prime numbers score of 84 round out the computational profile.

Physics simulation is another area where the AMD chip shows capability, with a Passmark physics score of 1351 and a multithread score of 26646. These results, combined with the average benchmark score of 39603, place the AMD processor at the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile ranking of 50, which reflects the absence of recorded benchmark data rather than actual performance. Its higher base clock of 3.80 GHz and larger L1 cache per core (288 KB) could provide advantages in specific scenarios, but no measured results exist to verify this.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across multiple specification fields. Core count is 8 for AMD versus 12 for Qualcomm. Thread count is 16 for AMD versus 12 for Qualcomm. Base clock is 3.30 GHz for AMD versus 3.80 GHz for Qualcomm. Boost clock is 5.10 GHz for AMD versus 4.20 GHz for Qualcomm. TDP is 28 watts for AMD versus 35 watts for Qualcomm.

Socket types differ: AMD Socket FP7 for the AMD chip, Qualcomm BGA 2073 for the Qualcomm chip. The AMD part lists Zen 4 as its architecture, while the Qualcomm part has no architecture listed. Codename is Hawk Point for AMD and Oryon for Qualcomm. Generation is Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)) for AMD and Snapdragon X (Elite) for Qualcomm.

Process node is 4 nm for both, and both use TSMC as the foundry. Transistor count is 25,000 million for AMD, while Qualcomm's is not recorded. Die size is 178 mm² for AMD, while Qualcomm's is not recorded.

Cache configuration differs: L1 cache is 64 KB per core for AMD versus 288 KB per core for Qualcomm. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 12 MB per module for Qualcomm. L3 cache is 16 MB shared for AMD versus 6 MB shared for Qualcomm.

Memory support is DDR5 for AMD versus LPDDR5X for Qualcomm. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 135.2 GB/s for Qualcomm. ECC memory is supported on AMD but not on Qualcomm. PCIe is Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only) for AMD versus Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only) for Qualcomm.

Integrated graphics are Radeon 780M for AMD versus Adreno X1-85 for Qualcomm. Part numbers are 100-000001353 (FP7r2) and 100-000001381 (FP7) for AMD versus X1E84100 for Qualcomm. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both have active production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the winsA and winsB fields are both zero. However, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has a comprehensive set of 15 individual benchmark scores, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has none.

The AMD processor's strongest recorded results include a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14784 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1724. In the older Cinebench R15 test, it scores 2458 multi-core and 271.5 single-core. Passmark results show a multithread score of 26646, single-thread score of 3692, and a physics score of 1351. Data compression reaches 311199, data encryption reaches 18838, and extended instructions reach 22298. Floating-point math scores 55739, integer math scores 93342, random string sorting scores 37922, and find prime numbers scores 84.

The average benchmark score for the AMD processor is 39603, placing it at the 87th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 with an average score of 39485 and a delta of 0.3%, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D with an average score of 39768 and a delta of -0.4%, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS with an average score of 39325 and a delta of 0.7%, and the AMD EPYC 4245P with an average score of 39215 and a delta of 1%.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile ranking of 50, with no nearest rivals recorded. The absence of benchmark data for the Qualcomm processor means no direct score comparisons can be made. The recorded specifications alone cannot substitute for measured performance, so the AMD chip's 15 benchmark scores stand as the only quantitative evidence in this comparison.

The Verdict

The recorded data points strongly toward the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS for any user prioritizing measured performance. It holds a 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs, an average benchmark score of 39603, and a complete set of 15 benchmark results across Cinebench and Passmark tests. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no recorded benchmarks, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking, which reflects missing data rather than actual performance.

For multi-threaded workloads, the AMD processor's 16 threads versus 12 threads gives it a structural advantage. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14784 and Passmark multithread score of 26646 demonstrate strong parallel throughput. The 5.10 GHz boost clock provides headroom for single-threaded tasks, as seen in the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1724 and Passmark single-thread score of 3692.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 offers a higher base clock of 3.80 GHz, more cores at 12, a larger L1 cache per core at 288 KB, and significantly higher memory bandwidth at 135.2 GB/s. These specifications could benefit specific low-power workloads or memory-bandwidth-sensitive tasks, but no benchmark data confirms such advantages. The 35 watt TDP is higher than the AMD chip's 28 watts, which may affect thermal design in thin-and-light laptops.

Users who need ECC memory support should choose the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, as the Qualcomm part lacks this feature. Users who require LPDDR5X memory or the higher 135.2 GB/s memory bandwidth would look to the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100, provided its unmeasured performance meets their needs.

The AMD processor's nearest rivals include other AMD parts with average scores within 1% of each other, indicating a tight competitive cluster at this performance level. The Qualcomm processor has no recorded rivals, which limits contextual analysis.

For a mobile processor with verified performance across rendering, physics, encryption, compression, and arithmetic workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the only option with data-backed evidence in this comparison. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 remains a specification sheet with potential, but the database holds no measured results to support performance claims.