AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 240
Snapdragon X1P-26-100
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100
FAQ
Q: How do the core counts compare between the AMD Ryzen 5 240 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD part uses simultaneous multithreading to reach 12 threads, whereas the Qualcomm part does not.
Q: What are the base clock speeds of the two processors?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has a base clock of 3.00 GHz, with no boost clock recorded in the database.
Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?
A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports DDR5 with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.
Q: How does the thermal design power (TDP) differ?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has a TDP of 25 watts. The Qualcomm part is rated for a lower power envelope.
Q: What process node do both processors use?
A: Both the AMD Ryzen 5 240 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 are manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC.
Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 sits at the 84th percentile, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 sits at the 50th percentile. The AMD part has a recorded average benchmark score of 33542, whereas the Qualcomm part has no average benchmark score recorded.
Architecture Differences
The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 uses the Oryon architecture under the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation. Both are built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, but the design philosophies diverge sharply.
The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, enabled by simultaneous multithreading. The Qualcomm part has 8 physical cores and 8 threads, with no multithreading. The AMD part's base clock is 4.30 GHz with a 5.00 GHz boost, while the Qualcomm part lists only a 3.00 GHz base clock with no boost figure in the database.
Cache layouts differ considerably. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's L3 cache is larger by 10 MB, while the Qualcomm part allocates more L1 cache per core.
Memory support also separates the two. The AMD processor uses DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Qualcomm processor uses LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration with 135.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Neither supports ECC memory.
The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 carries a Radeon 760M, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 carries an Adreno X1-45. The AMD part exposes 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, while the Qualcomm part exposes 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes.
The AMD processor reports a transistor count of 25,000 million on a 178 mm² die. The Qualcomm processor has no transistor count or die size recorded. Both are active production mobile parts, with the AMD unit released on 2025-01-05 and the Qualcomm unit released on 2024-08-27. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 5 240 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100. The AMD part has a full benchmark suite recorded, while the Qualcomm part has no benchmark scores at all.
The AMD Ryzen 5 240's Cinebench R23 multicore score is 13013, and its single-core score is 1742. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2078 multicore and 270 single-core. These results place the AMD part at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33542.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100's percentile ranking is 50, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0. Without recorded benchmark scores, the database cannot show a direct comparison of compute performance between the two parts.
The AMD processor's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H with an average score of 33537 and a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS with an average score of 33667 and a delta of -0.4%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX with an average score of 33668 and a delta of -0.4%, and the Intel Core i5-12600HX with an average score of 33375 and a delta of 0.5%. These deltas indicate that the AMD Ryzen 5 240 sits within a tight performance band around these processors.
The Qualcomm part has no nearest rivals listed in the database.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ in nearly every specification field where data exists. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 4.30 GHz versus 3.00 GHz. The AMD part has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz; the Qualcomm part has no boost clock recorded.
TDP is 45 watts for the AMD part and 25 watts for the Qualcomm part. The AMD socket is AMD Socket FP8, while the Qualcomm socket is Qualcomm BGA 2073. The AMD architecture is Zen 4 with the Hawk Point codename; the Qualcomm architecture is unlisted, with the Oryon codename under the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation.
The process node is identical at 4 nm from TSMC. The AMD part reports 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die; the Qualcomm part reports neither. 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 and LPDDR5X for Qualcomm. Both are dual-channel, but bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 135.2 GB/s for Qualcomm. PCIe capability is Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD versus Gen 4 with 12 lanes for Qualcomm. Integrated graphics are Radeon 760M for AMD and Adreno X1-45 for Qualcomm.
Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000001727, and the Qualcomm part number is X1P26100. Release dates are 2025-01-05 for AMD and 2024-08-27 for Qualcomm.
The Verdict
The recorded data strongly favors the AMD Ryzen 5 240 in terms of measured performance. It holds the 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs and has an average benchmark score of 33542. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 holds the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, and no benchmark results are recorded in the database.
The AMD part also has a significantly higher boost clock at 5.00 GHz versus no recorded boost clock for the Qualcomm part, and its base clock is 4.30 GHz versus 3.00 GHz. The AMD part's 12 threads give it a multithreading advantage over the Qualcomm part's 8 threads, and its 16 MB of L3 cache is larger than the Qualcomm part's 6 MB.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 does hold advantages in specific specification areas. It has a lower TDP of 25 watts versus 45 watts, which indicates a lower power envelope. It also has higher memory bandwidth at 135.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s, more physical cores at 8 versus 6, and more L1 cache per core at 288 KB versus 64 KB.
The database cannot verify the Qualcomm part's actual compute performance because no scores are recorded. The AMD part has a complete set of benchmark results across Cinebench R15, Cinebench R23, and Passmark tests. Any performance comparison between these two must rely on the AMD part's measured results and the Qualcomm part's lack of measured results.
Where Each One Wins
The AMD Ryzen 5 240 wins in every recorded performance category. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13013 and single-core score of 1742, along with its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2078 and single-core score of 270, all come from actual measurements. Its Passmark results include a multithread score of 22658, a single-thread score of 3675, integer math at 73189, floating point math at 45301, and extended instructions at 20201. The AMD part is the only one of the two with data to support a performance claim.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 wins in power efficiency on paper. Its 25 watt TDP is lower than the AMD part's 45 watts, which makes it the more power-conscious option based on the specification sheet. It also delivers higher memory bandwidth at 135.2 GB/s, which could benefit memory-intensive workloads if the CPU can feed them.
The Qualcomm part has more physical cores at 8 versus 6, but without multithreading it has fewer threads at 8 versus 12. Its larger L1 cache per core at 288 KB may help single-threaded access patterns, but no benchmark data confirms this.
The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is the processor with measurable performance in the database. Its 84th percentile ranking and complete benchmark suite give it a clear edge in any workload where performance data exists. The Qualcomm part remains an unmeasured quantity, with only its specifications and 50th percentile ranking to define it.