AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither processor records a win in a shared test. However, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has an extensive benchmark suite recorded, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has no benchmark entries in the database at all. This absence of comparative data is itself a significant finding: the database cannot establish a direct performance ratio between the two parts.

What the data does show is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT’s absolute performance profile. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 23,794, and the single-core score is 3,359. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 9,993, and the single-core score is 1,410. The 3DMark suite shows a single-thread score of 959, a 2-thread score of 1,879, a 4-thread score of 3,603, an 8-thread score of 6,141, a 16-thread score of 7,683, and a max-thread score of 7,680. The PassMark suite shows a multi-thread score of 28,053, a single-thread score of 3,535, integer math at 93,942, floating-point math at 53,808, data compression at 352,002, data encryption at 21,461, extended instructions at 24,270, prime number finding at 119, physics at 1,355, and random string sorting at 35,911.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has no recorded scores for any of these tests. Therefore, the only quantitative comparison available is through relative database standings. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT sits at the 81st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29,879. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H at an average score of 29,868 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS at 29,955 (-0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS at 29,955 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X at 29,713 (0.6% delta). The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 sits at the 50th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed.

The percentile gap is stark: the 5800XT ranks in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, while the X1P-42-100 ranks in the 50th percentile. With no average score recorded for the Qualcomm part, the 5800XT’s 29,879 average score cannot be compared directly, but the percentile difference indicates that the 5800XT sits well above the median CPU in the database, while the X1P-42-100 sits exactly at the median. The 5800XT’s nearest rivals all cluster within 0.6% of its average score, meaning the 5800XT is tightly grouped with other high-end Ryzen 7 mobile and desktop parts; the X1P-42-100 has no such cluster, leaving it without a comparable reference point in the database.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear separation of roles. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 3.80 GHz, a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and a 105 W TDP. It targets the desktop segment, uses AMD Socket AM4, and carries a launch MSRP of $249. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 is a mobile processor with 8 cores and 8 threads, a base clock of 3.40 GHz, no recorded boost clock, and a 30 W TDP. It targets the mobile segment and uses Qualcomm BGA 2073.

For users selecting a processor based on recorded benchmark performance, the 5800XT is the only part with data. Its 16 threads versus the X1P-42-100’s 8 threads means the 5800XT can process twice as many concurrent threads. The 5800XT’s boost clock of 4.80 GHz exceeds the X1P-42-100’s base clock of 3.40 GHz, and the 5800XT’s 105 W TDP versus 30 W TDP indicates a far higher power envelope, which typically correlates with sustained high-frequency operation. The 5800XT’s 81st percentile standing versus the X1P-42-100’s 50th percentile standing reinforces that the 5800XT is positioned as a higher-performance part in the database’s rankings.

The Qualcomm part, however, has no benchmark scores in the database, no average score, and no rivals. Its 50th percentile standing is the only metric available, and that places it at the median of all CPUs. The 5800XT’s 81st percentile places it in the top quintile. For workloads where multi-threaded performance is paramount, the 5800XT’s 16 threads and recorded multi-core scores (23,794 in Cinebench R23, 28,053 in PassMark multi-thread) are the only verifiable data points. For workloads requiring low power consumption, the X1P-42-100’s 30 W TDP is substantially lower than the 5800XT’s 105 W TDP, but the database records no performance metrics for the Snapdragon part to weigh against that efficiency.

The verdict from the recorded data is that the 5800XT is the higher-performance processor by every measurable metric in the database. The X1P-42-100 cannot be assessed for performance because no benchmark results exist for it. A user prioritizing verified multi-core and single-core performance should select the 5800XT. A user prioritizing a 30 W mobile processor with 8 threads and integrated graphics (Adreno X1-45) would consider the X1P-42-100, but the database offers no evidence of its computational capability.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT uses Zen 3 architecture with the codename Vermeer, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 uses Oryon cores with the codename Oryon, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with no transistor count or die size recorded.

The cache hierarchies differ substantially. The 5800XT has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The X1P-42-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The 5800XT’s 32 MB shared L3 cache is five times larger than the X1P-42-100’s 6 MB shared L3 cache, which can benefit workloads with large working sets.

Memory architecture also diverges. The 5800XT supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory. The X1P-42-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, and it does not support ECC memory. The X1P-42-100’s memory bandwidth is 2.6 times higher than the 5800XT’s, but it uses lower-latency laptop memory rather than desktop DDR4.

PCIe connectivity differs: the 5800XT provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the X1P-42-100 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The 5800XT has no integrated graphics, while the X1P-42-100 includes an Adreno X1-45 integrated GPU. The 5800XT has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking; the X1P-42-100 does not.

The process node difference (7 nm versus 4 nm) indicates that the Snapdragon part uses a more advanced fabrication process, which likely contributes to its much lower 30 W TDP. The 5800XT’s larger cache capacity per core (64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 versus 288 KB L1 and 12 MB per module L2) suggests different design priorities: the 5800XT favors per-core latency, while the X1P-42-100’s larger L1 per core (288 KB) and 12 MB per module L2 may target bandwidth-heavy mobile workloads.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors, according to the database:

• Series: 5000 series (5800XT) versus no series recorded (X1P-42-100)
• Manufacturer: AMD versus Unknown
• Threads: 16 versus 8
• Base clock: 3.80 GHz versus 3.40 GHz
• Boost clock: 4.80 GHz versus none recorded
• TDP: 105 W versus 30 W
• Socket: AMD Socket AM4 versus Qualcomm BGA 2073
• Architecture: Zen 3 versus none recorded
• Codename: Vermeer versus Oryon
• Generation: Ryzen 7 (Zen 3 (Vermeer)) versus Snapdragon X (Plus)
• Process node: 7 nm versus 4 nm
• Transistors: 4,150 million versus none recorded
• Die size: 74 mm² versus none recorded
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core versus 288 KB per core
• L2 cache: 512 KB per core versus 12 MB per module
• L3 cache: 32 MB shared versus 6 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR4 versus LPDDR5X
• Memory bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s versus 135.2 GB/s
• ECC memory: true versus false
• PCIe lanes: 20 versus 12
• Integrated graphics: N/A versus Adreno X1-45
• Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile
• Release date: 2024-07-30 versus 2024-08-27
• Launch MSRP: $249 versus none recorded
• Multiplier unlocked: true versus false
• Part number: 100-000001582 versus X1P42100

Fields that are identical: cores (8 for both), memory bus (dual-channel for both), production status (Active for both), and PCIe generation (Gen 4 for both).

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 also has 8 cores but only 8 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has a TDP of 105 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has a TDP of 30 W, a difference of 75 W in favor of the Snapdragon part for power consumption.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory type?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT supports DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a higher database percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT sits at the 81st percentile of all CPUs, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 sits at the 50th percentile.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has no integrated graphics (recorded as N/A). The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 includes an Adreno X1-45 integrated GPU.

Q: What is the release date for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT was released on 2024-07-30, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 was released on 2024-08-27.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 have a production status of Active.