AMD Ryzen 7 260 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in any test. This makes a direct score-by-score comparison impossible. What the data does provide is a full benchmark suite for the AMD Ryzen 7 260 and the percentile and average score fields for both chips.

The AMD Ryzen 7 260 sits at the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 43,717. Its nearest rivals are all AMD parts: the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 at 43,704 (0% delta), the Ryzen 7 170 at 43,689 (0.1% ahead), the Ryzen AI 9 465 at 43,431 (0.7% ahead), and the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 at 43,326 (0.9% ahead). The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100, by contrast, is at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, indicating no measured performance data exists in the database.

For the Ryzen 7 260, the recorded Cinebench results show a multicore score of 17,211.5 in R23 and 2,747.5 in R15, with single-core scores of 1,770.5 in R23 and 276.5 in R15. PassMark results include a multithread score of 28,078, a single-thread score of 3,736, integer math at 96,737, floating point math at 59,462, and extended instructions at 26,544. Data compression reached 351,517, data encryption hit 20,267, random string sorting scored 42,383, physics scored 1,218, and find prime numbers scored 77.

Because the Snapdragon has zero recorded benchmarks, the only quantitative comparison available is the percentile gap: the Ryzen 7 260 ranks 38 percentile points higher. The benchmark results indicate the AMD part holds a substantial measured performance advantage, but without Snapdragon scores, the margin cannot be quantified in any specific test.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 260 wins every category where data exists, simply because it is the only one of the two with recorded measurements. Its strength profile is clear from individual tests. The multicore Cinebench R23 score of 17,211.5 and PassMark multithread score of 28,078 indicate strong parallel workload performance. The single-thread PassMark score of 3,736 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,770.5 show competitive single-core capability as well.

Integer math at 96,737 and floating point math at 59,462 suggest the Ryzen 7 260 handles both general computation and scientific workloads effectively. Data compression at 351,517 is the highest single recorded score among its PassMark tests, indicating strong throughput in compression-heavy tasks. Data encryption at 20,267 and extended instructions at 26,544 round out a balanced profile.

The Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has no wins in any recorded benchmark because no benchmark results exist for it. Its 50th percentile ranking is based on the database's overall distribution, not on measured performance. The architecture section below covers what the specification data reveals about its potential capabilities, but the benchmark data cannot assign it a single win.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ substantially in architecture despite both using a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 is built on Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, part of the Ryzen 7 generation. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, meaning each core supports two threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 uses the Oryon codename in the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation, with 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading is present.

Clock speeds differ as well. The Ryzen 7 260 has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Snapdragon has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and no recorded boost clock. Cache configurations are notably different. The Ryzen 7 260 uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon uses 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support differs: the Ryzen 7 260 supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Snapdragon supports LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Snapdragon's memory bandwidth is thus 45.6 GB/s higher, which is a meaningful advantage for memory-intensive workloads, though no benchmark data confirms its impact.

Power and platform specifications also differ. The Ryzen 7 260 has a TDP of 45 watts, uses AMD Socket FP8, and offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. The Snapdragon has a TDP of 30 watts, uses Qualcomm BGA 2073, and offers PCIe Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: the Ryzen 7 260 uses Radeon 780M, while the Snapdragon uses Adreno X1-45. Neither chip supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Ryzen 7 260 has a recorded transistor count of 25,000 million and a die size of 178 mm². The Snapdragon has no recorded transistor count or die size. The Ryzen 7 260 was released on 2025-01-05, while the Snapdragon was released earlier on 2024-08-27. The Ryzen 7 260's part number is 100-000001724, and the Snapdragon's is X1P42100.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that the AMD Ryzen 7 260 is the only processor in this comparison with measured performance. Its 88th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 43,717 place it among the top CPUs in the database, while the Snapdragon X1P-42-100's 50th percentile and average score of 0 reflect an absence of recorded data rather than a measured result.

For workloads that appear in the Ryzen 7 260's benchmark suite, the AMD part demonstrates strong multicore and single-core performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17,211.5 and the PassMark multithread score of 28,078 indicate capable parallel processing. The single-thread score of 3,736 in PassMark and 1,770.5 in Cinebench R23 suggest responsive single-core behavior. The Ryzen 7 260 also benefits from 16 threads versus the Snapdragon's 8, which likely contributes to its multicore strength, though the Snapdragon has no scores to verify this.

The Snapdragon X1P-42-100 does have specification advantages that could matter in specific contexts. Its higher memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s is a clear spec-sheet advantage. Its lower TDP of 30 watts versus 45 watts suggests lower power draw. Its larger L1 cache of 288 KB per core versus 64 KB per core and 12 MB L2 per module versus 1 MB per core are also notable. However, none of these advantages are backed by benchmark results in the database.

The recorded data supports selecting the AMD Ryzen 7 260 for any user who needs verified performance. The Snapdragon's lack of benchmark data means no performance claims can be made from measurements. Its 50th percentile ranking is the database's default position for unmeasured parts, not an indication of mid-pack performance. Users requiring a lower-power or higher-memory-bandwidth mobile processor might consider the Snapdragon based on specifications, but the database provides no performance evidence for it.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 260 have recorded benchmark scores?

A: Yes. The database includes Cinebench R15 and R23 multicore and single-core scores, plus PassMark tests covering multithread, single-thread, integer math, floating point math, extended instructions, data compression, data encryption, random string sorting, physics, and find prime numbers.

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 have any benchmark results?

A: No. The database lists zero benchmark entries for this processor, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 260 rank among all CPUs?

A: It sits at the 88th percentile with an average benchmark score of 43,717. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.9%: the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 at 43,704, the Ryzen 7 170 at 43,689, the Ryzen AI 9 465 at 43,431, and the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 at 43,326.

Q: What is the thread count difference between the two processors?

A: The Ryzen 7 260 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Ryzen 7 260 supports simultaneous multithreading; the Snapdragon does not.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, which is higher than the Ryzen 7 260's 89.6 GB/s. The Snapdragon uses LPDDR5X memory, while the Ryzen uses DDR5.

Q: What are the process nodes for both chips?

A: Both are manufactured on a 4 nm process node at TSMC.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 8 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base clock | 3.80 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | None recorded |

| TDP | 45 W | 30 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Oryon |

| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | None recorded |

| Die size | 178 mm² | None recorded |

| 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 | No | No |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 780M | Adreno X1-45 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Mobile |

| Production status | Active | Active |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2024-08-27 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

| Part number | 100-000001724 | X1P42100 |