Intel Core i7-14701E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 Comparison

The Verdict

The database records two distinctly different designs. The Intel Core i7-14701E is a desktop processor with 8 cores, 16 threads, and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, built for Intel Socket 1700. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 is a mobile processor with 12 cores, 12 threads, and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, built for Qualcomm BGA 2073. The data shows a clear performance split: the Intel part has 16 benchmark entries with scores, while the Snapdragon has zero recorded benchmark scores. The Snapdragon's average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50. The Intel part sits at the 83rd percentile. For any workload requiring measured compute performance, the Intel Core i7-14701E is the only option with data to support a choice. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100, based on the recorded measurements, offers no benchmark evidence of performance capability. The Intel part also supports ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the Snapdragon lacks ECC and uses PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes. Users needing a desktop CPU with proven multi-threaded and single-threaded scores should select the Intel part. Users constrained by power, with a 35 W TDP versus 65 W for Intel, and requiring integrated graphics from Adreno X1-85, may consider the Snapdragon, but only if compute benchmarks are not the primary criterion.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E boosts to 5.40 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 boosts to 4.20 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 does not.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC.

Q: Which processor has higher benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has recorded scores in 16 benchmarks. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, giving it an average score of 0.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 supports LPDDR5X.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i7-14701E belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, with the architecture labeled Raptor Lake, specifically Raptor Lake-R. Its process node is 10 nm, produced by Intel. The die size is 257 mm². The cache hierarchy uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses the Oryon codename, with a generation labeled Snapdragon X (Elite). Its process node is 4 nm, produced by TSMC. The cache hierarchy differs significantly: 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel design allocates more L3 (33 MB) for the entire chip, while the Snapdragon allocates more L1 per core (288 KB versus 80 KB) and more L2 per module (12 MB versus 2 MB). The Intel architecture supports a dual-channel memory bus with DDR4 and DDR5, while the Snapdragon supports dual-channel LPDDR5X with a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Intel part includes integrated graphics as UHD Graphics 770. The Snapdragon includes integrated graphics as Adreno X1-85. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Snapdragon uses PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has a socket of Intel Socket 1700. The Snapdragon has a socket of Qualcomm BGA 2073.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show the following differences. Core count: Intel has 8, Qualcomm has 12. Thread count: Intel has 16, Qualcomm has 12. Base clock: Intel is 2.60 GHz, Qualcomm is 3.80 GHz. Boost clock: Intel is 5.40 GHz, Qualcomm is 4.20 GHz. TDP: Intel is 65 W, Qualcomm is 35 W. Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Qualcomm BGA 2073. Process node: 10 nm (Intel) versus 4 nm (TSMC). Foundry: Intel versus TSMC. L1 cache: 80 KB per core versus 288 KB per core. L2 cache: 2 MB per core versus 12 MB per module. L3 cache: 33 MB shared versus 6 MB shared. Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 versus LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth: not recorded for Intel, 135.2 GB/s for Qualcomm. ECC memory: true for Intel, false for Qualcomm. PCIe: Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 12 lanes. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 versus Adreno X1-85. Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile. Release date: Intel released on 2024-06-30, Qualcomm released on 2024-04-23. Part number: Q49FSRNJK versus X1E84100. Both have multiplier unlocked as false. Both have production status as Active.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the Intel Core i7-14701E and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100. The wins count for each is 0. However, the Intel part has a full set of benchmark scores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 22195, and its single-core score is 3133. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 9321 and single-core is 1315. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 2237 and single-core is 315. PassMark results include multi-thread at 26112, single-thread at 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 for the Intel part is 33206. The Qualcomm part has no scores in any test, so the recorded data shows no wins for it. The Intel part's nearest rivals are AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H with an average score of 33201 and a delta of 0, AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS with an average score of 33244 and a delta of -0.1, AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX with an average score of 33091 and a delta of 0.3, and Intel Core i7-13650HX with an average score of 33089 and a delta of 0.4. These deltas show the Intel part is within 0.4 percent of these rivals. The Snapdragon has no rivals recorded. The Intel part's percentile versus all CPUs is 83, meaning it sits above 83 percent of all recorded CPUs. The Snapdragon's percentile is 50, but with no benchmark scores, that percentile reflects no measured performance.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core i7-14701E wins in every benchmark category because it has scores and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has none. The Intel part delivers a multi-thread score of 26112 in PassMark and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195. These results indicate strong parallel workload capability. Single-thread performance for Intel, at 4305 in PassMark and 3133 in Cinebench R23, also shows solid responsiveness. The Intel part has a 5.40 GHz boost clock, which supports its single-thread advantage. The Snapdragon has a higher base clock of 3.80 GHz versus 2.60 GHz for Intel, and a lower boost clock of 4.20 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. The Snapdragon has 12 cores versus 8 for Intel, but with no benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm any multi-core advantage. The Snapdragon has a lower TDP of 35 W versus 65 W for Intel, which indicates a power efficiency advantage for mobile use. The Snapdragon also has a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), which typically supports efficiency. The Snapdragon supports LPDDR5X memory with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 without a recorded bandwidth figure. For users prioritizing measured compute performance, the Intel part is the only choice with data. For users prioritizing power consumption and mobile form factor, the Snapdragon has a TDP advantage, but no performance data supports any workload-specific win. The Intel part's ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes give it an edge in reliability and expansion bandwidth. The Snapdragon's integrated Adreno X1-85 differs from Intel's UHD Graphics 770, but no graphics benchmarks are recorded. In summary, the Intel Core i7-14701E wins all measured performance categories. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 wins only in the unmeasured categories of lower TDP, smaller process node, and higher memory bandwidth specification.