AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data places the AMD Ryzen 7 250 in a clearly stronger position than the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100. The Ryzen 7 250 holds a 36-point percentile advantage over all CPUs in the database, sitting at the 86th percentile versus the Snapdragon's 50th. The Ryzen 7 250 also carries a substantial average benchmark score of 38221, while the Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, giving it an average score of zero. Users who need measured multi-threaded performance should select the AMD part. The Snapdragon X1P-42-100 offers a higher memory bandwidth figure and a different cache layout, but without benchmark results, its practical performance cannot be quantified from the available data. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is the only one of the two with a complete set of benchmark measurements across Cinebench and Passmark tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their internal design. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process. It integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 uses the Oryon codename within the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation, also on a 4 nm TSMC process, but the database records no transistor count or die size for it.

Core and thread counts separate the two clearly. The AMD chip provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Qualcomm chip provides 8 cores and 8 threads. This means the Ryzen 7 250 can process two threads per core, whereas the Snapdragon X1P-42-100 processes one thread per core. Clock speeds differ as well: the Ryzen 7 250 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and no recorded boost clock. The AMD part runs at a 28 W TDP, the Qualcomm part at 30 W.

Cache hierarchies are organized differently. The Ryzen 7 250 uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X1P-42-100 uses 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm design has a much larger per-core L1 allocation and a per-module L2 arrangement, but the AMD design carries more shared L3 cache. Memory support also differs: the AMD chip uses DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Qualcomm chip uses LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and 135.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Snapdragon part has a 50.6 GB/s bandwidth advantage in the recorded specifications.

PCIe lanes differ by count. The Ryzen 7 250 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Snapdragon X1P-42-100 provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses the Radeon 780M, the Qualcomm part uses the Adreno X1-45. Both parts use different sockets: AMD Socket FP8 for the Ryzen 7 250, Qualcomm BGA 2073 for the Snapdragon X1P-42-100. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, and both are marked as Active in production status. The release dates differ by several months: the Ryzen 7 250 was released on 2025-01-05, the Snapdragon X1P-42-100 on 2024-08-27.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 16 threads from 8 cores, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has 8 threads from 8 cores. The AMD part offers double the thread count.

Q: Does the Snapdragon X1P-42-100 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The database records no benchmark entries for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100, resulting in an average benchmark score of zero. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 15 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests.

Q: Which chip has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has no boost clock recorded in the database, only a base clock of 3.40 GHz, which is slightly higher than the AMD base clock of 3.30 GHz.

Q: How do their memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s using LPDDR5X memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 89.6 GB/s using DDR5 memory. The Snapdragon part leads by 45.6 GB/s in this specification.

Q: What is the percentile ranking difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 sits at the 50th percentile. That is a 36-point gap in favor of the AMD processor.

Q: Are both processors built on the same process node?

A: Yes, both are fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses the Zen 4 architecture, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 uses the Oryon codename.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification field except for core count, process node, foundry, memory bus width, ECC support, market segment, production status, and multiplier unlock status. Both have 8 cores, both use a 4 nm TSMC process, both use a dual-channel memory bus, neither supports ECC memory, both target the mobile market, both are Active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Thread count: 16 threads for the AMD Ryzen 7 250, 8 threads for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100. Base clock: 3.30 GHz for AMD, 3.40 GHz for Qualcomm. Boost clock: 5.10 GHz for AMD, not recorded for Qualcomm. TDP: 28 W for AMD, 30 W for Qualcomm. Socket: AMD Socket FP8 versus Qualcomm BGA 2073. Architecture: Zen 4 for AMD, not recorded for Qualcomm. Codename: Hawk Point for AMD, Oryon for Qualcomm. Generation: Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)) for AMD, Snapdragon X (Plus) for Qualcomm. Transistors: 25,000 million for AMD, not recorded for Qualcomm. Die size: 178 mm² for AMD, not recorded for Qualcomm.

Cache differences: 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: DDR5 for AMD versus LPDDR5X for Qualcomm. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 135.2 GB/s for Qualcomm. PCIe: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD versus Gen 4 with 12 lanes for Qualcomm. Integrated graphics: Radeon 780M for AMD versus Adreno X1-45 for Qualcomm. Release date: 2025-01-05 for AMD versus 2024-08-27 for Qualcomm. Part number: 100-000001722 for AMD versus X1P42100 for Qualcomm.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100. The winsA and winsB counters are both zero. However, the AMD Ryzen 7 250 has a full set of individual benchmark scores, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has none. This makes a direct comparison of measured results impossible. The AMD part's recorded scores can be examined on their own terms. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ryzen 7 250 scores 2302 points. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 269 points. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 14676 points. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 1715 points.

Passmark results for the AMD chip show a multithread score of 25089 and a single-thread score of 3678. The single-thread result appears twice in the database under two test names, both recording 3678. Integer math scores 91565, floating point math scores 53285, and extended instructions scores 21613. Data compression scores 300708, data encryption scores 17661, and random string sorting scores 35861. Physics scores 1147, and find prime numbers scores 73. The average benchmark score for the Ryzen 7 250 is 38221.

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 250 in the database all come from Intel. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T has an average score of 38194, which is 0.1% behind the Ryzen 7 250. The Intel Core i5-13600HX has an average score of 38261, which is 0.1% ahead. The Intel Core i5-14490F has an average score of 38149, which is 0.2% behind. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has an average score of 38312, which is 0.2% ahead. These deltas are all within a narrow 0.4% band, indicating the Ryzen 7 250 sits in a tightly contested performance cluster. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has no nearest rivals recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins on every measurable performance dimension available in the database. It holds a 36-point percentile advantage over the Snapdragon X1P-42-100, ranking at the 86th percentile of all CPUs versus the 50th percentile. Its average benchmark score of 38221 stands against a zero average score for the Qualcomm part. The Ryzen 7 250 delivers 16 threads versus 8 threads, which directly supports multi-threaded workloads such as rendering, compilation, and data processing. Its 5.10 GHz boost clock provides a recorded high-frequency capability that the Snapdragon X1P-42-100 does not document. The AMD part also offers more PCIe lanes, with 20 Gen 4 lanes versus 12 Gen 4 lanes for the Qualcomm chip, which matters for connecting multiple high-bandwidth peripherals.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 wins on several specification-level metrics that have no benchmark confirmation. Its memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s exceeds the AMD chip's 89.6 GB/s by 45.6 GB/s. Its LPDDR5X memory support differs from the AMD DDR5 support. Its L1 cache per core is significantly larger at 288 KB versus 64 KB, and its L2 cache per module is 12 MB versus 1 MB per core. Its base clock is slightly higher at 3.40 GHz versus 3.30 GHz. Its TDP is 2 W higher at 30 W versus 28 W. These specifications suggest the Snapdragon design prioritizes memory throughput and per-core cache capacity, but the absence of benchmark data prevents any performance conclusion. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 remains the only processor of the two with measured results to support any performance claim.