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

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

The database contains extensive benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no recorded benchmark scores at this time. This comparison relies on the recorded data for the AMD part, its architectural specifications, and the Qualcomm processor’s technical characteristics as listed in the database. The AMD chip holds an 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Qualcomm part sits at the 50th percentile, a gap that reflects the absence of measured performance data for the latter.

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads, meaning it lacks simultaneous multithreading.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 boosts to 4.20 GHz. The AMD part also has a lower base clock of 3.30 GHz compared to 3.80 GHz for the Qualcomm chip.

Q: How does the memory bandwidth compare between the two?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 delivers 135.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is higher than the 89.6 GB/s recorded for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U. Both use dual-channel memory buses, with AMD supporting DDR5 and Qualcomm supporting LPDDR5X.

Q: Does the AMD processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 does not list ECC memory support in the database.

Q: What process node is used for both chips?

A: Both processors are built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. The AMD part uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, while the Qualcomm part uses the Oryon codename within the Snapdragon X Elite generation.

Q: Are there any recorded benchmark scores for the Qualcomm processor?

A: No, the database shows no benchmark entries for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no nearest rivals recorded.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Hawk Point. It is manufactured by AMD on a 4 nm TSMC process with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X Elite generation. It is also fabricated on a 4 nm TSMC process, though the database does not list transistor count or die size for this part.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm processor has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core L1 and per-module L2 allocations on the Qualcomm part contrast with the larger shared L3 pool on the AMD part.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD chip uses DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and delivers 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Qualcomm chip uses LPDDR5X memory, also dual-channel, with 135.2 GB/s of bandwidth, a 51% advantage in theoretical memory throughput. ECC memory is supported on the AMD processor but not on the Qualcomm processor.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part carries the Radeon 780M integrated graphics, while the Qualcomm part uses the Adreno X1-85.

Socket and packaging are distinct. AMD uses AMD Socket FP7 with part numbers 100-000001317 (FP7r2) and 100-000001377 (FP7). Qualcomm uses Qualcomm BGA 2073 with part number X1E84100. Both processors are listed as Active in production status, target the Mobile market segment, and have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons are not available in the database. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and neither wins nor losses are recorded for either processor. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has a full set of benchmark scores, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has none.

The AMD processor’s recorded scores provide a baseline for its performance profile. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2041 in multicore and 288 in singlecore. Cinebench R20 results show 8506 in multicore and 1200 in singlecore. Cinebench R23 results show 20254 in multicore and 2859 in singlecore. These numbers indicate consistent scaling across the three Cinebench versions, with singlecore scores rising from 288 to 1200 to 2859 as the workload version changes.

PassMark results for the AMD chip cover several specialized workloads. Data compression scores 272664, data encryption scores 16441, and extended instructions score 19132. Find prime numbers scores 76, floating point math scores 50746, and integer math scores 88339. Multithread performance scores 23850, physics scores 1174, and random string sorting scores 33109. Single-thread performance scores 3641 in both recorded PassMark single-thread tests.

The average benchmark score for the AMD processor is 32233, placing it at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-11900 with an average score of 32226 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core i5-14400F with 32279 and a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i7-12800H with 32121 and a delta of 0.3%, and the Intel Core i5-14400 with 32115 and a delta of 0.4%. These deltas show the AMD chip sits within a tight performance cluster, effectively tied with the Core i9-11900 and within 0.4% of the other three rivals.

Since the Qualcomm processor has no recorded scores, no direct comparison of measured performance is possible. The data cannot confirm whether the 12-core Qualcomm design outperforms the 8-core AMD design in any workload. The absence of benchmark data for the Qualcomm part means its 50th percentile ranking reflects a lack of measurements rather than measured performance.

The Verdict

The recorded data strongly favors the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U for users who need verified performance. Its 83rd percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 32233 come from a complete set of Cinebench and PassMark measurements. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no benchmark scores in the database, so its performance cannot be evaluated from recorded data.

For multi-threaded workloads, the AMD chip’s 8 cores and 16 threads provide a clear structural advantage in parallel execution, though the Qualcomm chip has more physical cores at 12. The AMD processor’s higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 4.20 GHz suggests stronger single-thread capability, but no measured scores exist to confirm this for the Qualcomm part.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 offers advantages in memory bandwidth at 135.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s, a 51% higher figure. It also has a higher base clock of 3.80 GHz versus 3.30 GHz. However, these specifications do not translate into recorded benchmark results in the database.

Users who require ECC memory support should select the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, as it is the only one of the two with this feature. Users who need more PCIe lanes should also favor the AMD part with 20 Gen 4 lanes versus 12 Gen 4 lanes on the Qualcomm part.

The Qualcomm chip’s 12 threads, despite 12 cores, indicate no multithreading capability, which could limit performance in heavily threaded applications compared to the AMD chip’s 16 threads. The database, however, does not provide measured evidence for this assertion.

For any workload where verified scores matter, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is the only processor with data supporting its performance claims. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 remains an unmeasured entry in the database, and its selection cannot be justified on the basis of recorded benchmark results.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specifications in the database.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base clock | 3.30 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.20 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 35 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not listed |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Oryon |

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

| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not listed |

| Die size | 178 mm² | Not listed |

| 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 bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 135.2 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

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

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

| Market segment | Mobile | Mobile |

| Production status | Active | Active |

| Release date | 2024-04-15 | 2024-04-23 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

| Part number | 100-000001317 (FP7r2), 100-000001377 (FP7) | X1E84100 |

The TDP figures show the Qualcomm part draws 35 W versus 28 W for the AMD part, a 7 W difference. The release dates are close, with AMD on April 15, 2024 and Qualcomm on April 23, 2024. Neither processor has a launch MSRP listed in the database.

The cache layout highlights the fundamental design divergence: AMD allocates 16 MB of shared L3 cache with per-core L1 and L2, while Qualcomm uses a per-module L2 arrangement with a smaller 6 MB shared L3. The L1 cache on the Qualcomm part is 4.5 times larger per core, and the per-module L2 is 12 times larger than the per-core L2 on the AMD part, though the AMD chip’s shared L3 is 2.67 times larger than Qualcomm’s shared L3.

Memory bandwidth favors the Qualcomm processor by 45.6 GB/s, which is a 51% increase over the AMD part. This could matter for memory-intensive workloads, but again, no benchmark data exists to verify real-world impact. The AMD processor’s ECC support and higher PCIe lane count remain unopposed features in this comparison.