Intel Core i5-14401E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of the Intel Core i5-14401E versus the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 uses 8 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part relies on Hyper-Threading to double its thread count, whereas the Qualcomm part runs one thread per core.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has a base clock of 3.00 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core i5-14401E's base clock of 2.50 GHz. The Qualcomm part does not list a boost clock, while the Intel part boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: How does the cache hierarchy differ between the two chips?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and includes ECC memory support. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 supports only LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration with a recorded bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s and no ECC support.

Q: What are the process nodes and foundries for each chip?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process; its die size is not recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor has a higher overall percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E ranks at the 60th percentile among all CPUs, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 ranks at the 50th percentile. The Intel part also has an average benchmark score of 5253, whereas the Qualcomm part has no recorded benchmark scores.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-14401E belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Its architecture is listed as Raptor Lake, with the codename Raptor Lake-R. The chip uses Intel's 10 nm process node and is fabricated by Intel itself. The die size measures 215 mm². This is a desktop-class processor designed for Intel Socket 1700, with a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 watts. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. The memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel layout, and ECC memory is enabled. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 comes from the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation, with the codename Oryon. The architecture field is not specified, but the process node is 4 nm, fabricated by TSMC. No die size is recorded. This is a mobile-class processor using Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket, with a TDP of 25 watts. The integrated graphics are Adreno X1-45. Memory support is limited to LPDDR5X, dual-channel, with a measured bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. There is no ECC support. The PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU.

The cache structures reveal a fundamental design divergence. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, then shares 20 MB of L3 across all 6 cores. Qualcomm allocates a much larger 288 KB of L1 per core and 12 MB of L2 per module, then shares only 6 MB of L3 across all 8 cores. The larger per-core L1 and L2 on the Qualcomm part suggests a design optimized for local data reuse, while the larger shared L3 on the Intel part favors pooled cache capacity for multi-threaded workloads.

The production status for both is Active. The Intel part was released on 2024-06-30, while the Qualcomm part was released on 2024-08-27. Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP. Both have locked multipliers, meaning they are not unlocked for overclocking. The Intel part number is Q49JSRNJS, and the Qualcomm part number is X1P26100.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core i5-14401E and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100. The Qualcomm part has an empty benchmark array, with an average benchmark score of 0 and no nearest rivals recorded. This means the only quantitative comparison possible comes from the Intel part's own benchmark scores and its percentile ranking.

The Intel Core i5-14401E delivers a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1830 and a single-core score of 258. In Cinebench R20, it scores 7627 multicore and 1076 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18161 multicore and 2564 single-core. These results place it at the 60th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 5253.

Without any recorded scores for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100, the data does not permit a direct head-to-head comparison. The only meaningful comparison is against the Intel part's nearest rivals, which are all Intel processors. The Intel Core i5-14401E sits within 0.8% of the Intel Core i5-13400T (which has an average score of 5210), within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-10850K (5240), within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-11700B (5241), and within 0.1% of the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (5259). These deltas are all under one percent, indicating the i5-14401E performs essentially at parity with those chips.

The lack of Qualcomm benchmark data means any claim about the Snapdragon X1P-26-100's performance relative to the Intel part would be unsupported. The database records no wins for either processor in head-to-head tests, and both winsA and winsB are zero.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ: 2.50 GHz for Intel versus 3.00 GHz for Qualcomm. The Intel part has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz; the Qualcomm part has no recorded boost clock. TDP differs significantly: 65 watts for Intel versus 25 watts for Qualcomm.

The socket types are different. Intel uses Socket 1700, while Qualcomm uses BGA 2073. The process nodes differ: 10 nm for Intel versus 4 nm for Qualcomm. The foundries differ as well: Intel fabricates its own chip, while TSMC fabricates the Qualcomm part. Die size is recorded only for Intel at 215 mm²; no die size is available for Qualcomm.

Cache configurations differ in every level. Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Qualcomm uses 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, while Qualcomm supports only LPDDR5X. ECC memory is supported on Intel but not on Qualcomm. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for Qualcomm at 135.2 GB/s; no bandwidth figure is listed for Intel.

The PCIe interface differs: Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while Qualcomm has Gen 4 with 12 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Intel uses UHD Graphics 730, Qualcomm uses Adreno X1-45. Market segments differ: Intel is desktop, Qualcomm is mobile. Release dates differ: Intel on 2024-06-30, Qualcomm on 2024-08-27. The architecture and codename fields differ: Intel lists Raptor Lake and Raptor Lake-R, while Qualcomm lists no architecture but the codename Oryon.

The Verdict

The recorded data strongly favors the Intel Core i5-14401E in terms of measurable performance. It has a 60th percentile ranking, an average benchmark score of 5253, and a full set of Cinebench scores across R15, R20, and R23. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has no benchmark scores at all, a 50th percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 0. From a pure performance data standpoint, the Intel part is the only one with evidence of compute capability.

The Qualcomm part does have advantages in specific specification areas. It uses a more advanced 4 nm process from TSMC versus Intel's 10 nm. It has a higher base clock at 3.00 GHz versus 2.50 GHz. It also has significantly more L1 cache per core at 288 KB versus 80 KB, and more L2 cache per module at 12 MB versus 1.25 MB per core. Its TDP is much lower at 25 watts versus 65 watts, which suggests higher energy efficiency for mobile use cases.

However, the Intel part counters with a higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz, twice the threads (12 versus 8), a much larger L3 cache (20 MB versus 6 MB), broader memory support (DDR4 and DDR5 versus LPDDR5X only), ECC support, and a faster PCIe interface (Gen 5, 16 lanes versus Gen 4, 12 lanes). The Intel part also has a recorded die size of 215 mm², while the Qualcomm die size is unknown.

The database does not record any head-to-head tests, so there is no direct measurement of how these two chips compare in actual workloads. The Intel part's benchmark scores place it in the 60th percentile, which is higher than the Qualcomm part's 50th percentile, but the Qualcomm part's lack of scores makes that comparison incomplete. The verdict from the available data is that the Intel Core i5-14401E is the better-documented and better-performing processor, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 remains an unproven quantity in this database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in threaded compute capacity. Its 12 threads versus 8 threads, combined with a 20 MB shared L3 cache, gives it a structural advantage in multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18161 demonstrates strong parallel performance. The single-core score of 2564 in R23 also indicates solid single-threaded capability, boosted by the 4.70 GHz boost clock.

The Intel part also wins on memory flexibility. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5, which allows for a wider range of system configurations. ECC memory support is an advantage for reliability-sensitive applications. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes provides more bandwidth for expansion devices.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 wins on power efficiency. Its TDP of 25 watts is less than half of the Intel part's 65 watts. This makes it suited for mobile or fanless designs where thermal and power constraints are strict. The 4 nm process node from TSMC suggests a more modern manufacturing process, which typically correlates with better efficiency per watt.

The Qualcomm part also wins on per-core cache size. Its 288 KB of L1 per core is significantly larger than Intel's 80 KB, and its 12 MB of L2 per module is larger than Intel's 1.25 MB per core. This could benefit workloads with high locality and repeated data access patterns, though no benchmark data confirms this.

The Qualcomm part has a higher base clock of 3.00 GHz, which may provide better sustained performance in lightly threaded tasks that do not trigger boost states. Its memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s is recorded, while no bandwidth figure exists for the Intel part, suggesting the Qualcomm memory subsystem is at least measurable in this regard.

The market segments define the primary use cases. The Intel Core i5-14401E is a desktop processor, suited for a full-size system with expansion slots and multiple memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 is a mobile processor, suited for compact, battery-powered devices where the lower TDP and smaller footprint are critical. The data does not support a direct performance comparison, so the choice between them depends on the platform requirements rather than measured compute results.