AMD Ryzen 5 7400F vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 7400F
Snapdragon X1P-46-100
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 7400F vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100
The Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 target fundamentally different roles, and the recorded data supports a clear split. The Ryzen 5 7400F is a desktop processor with a 65 TDP, six cores, twelve threads, and an 83rd percentile ranking across all CPUs. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 is a mobile part with a 30 TDP, eight cores, eight threads, and a 50th percentile ranking. The benchmark database contains no recorded benchmark scores for the Snapdragon, while the Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. The Ryzen 5 7400F is the only one of the two with measurable performance data, so any selection decision based on the database must favor it for tasks requiring verified compute output. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100, by contrast, offers a lower power envelope and an integrated GPU, which suits mobile form factors where the Ryzen 5 7400F cannot operate at all due to its desktop socket and lack of integrated graphics.
Architecture Differences
The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F uses the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses the Oryon codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. The Ryzen 5 7400F belongs to the 7000 series and the Ryzen 5 generation, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation.
Core and thread counts differ sharply. The Ryzen 5 7400F provides six cores and twelve threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading support. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 provides eight cores and eight threads, with no multithreading. Clock behavior also differs: the Ryzen 5 7400F has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Ryzen 5 7400F has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 is locked.
Cache layouts are not comparable in structure. The Ryzen 5 7400F has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen part allocates a larger shared L3, while the Snapdragon part allocates a much larger L1 per core and a larger L2 per module. The process node advantage lies with the Snapdragon at 4 nm versus 5 nm, but the Ryzen part counters with a higher boost clock and multithreading.
Memory support diverges completely. The Ryzen 5 7400F uses DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth and supports ECC memory. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus with 135.2 GB/s of bandwidth and does not support ECC memory. The Snapdragon delivers higher memory bandwidth by a margin of 52 GB/s, a notable advantage for memory-intensive mobile workloads. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Ryzen 5 7400F supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU.
Integrated graphics separate the two clearly. The Ryzen 5 7400F has no integrated graphics, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 includes an Adreno X1-45 GPU. The Ryzen 5 7400F requires a discrete GPU, while the Snapdragon can drive a display on its own. The Snapdragon also fits a different socket, Qualcomm BGA 2073, versus the AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen part. Production status for both is active. The Ryzen 5 7400F was released on 2025-01-08, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 was released on 2024-09-02.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no individual benchmark scores recorded. The Ryzen 5 7400F has a full benchmark suite. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score is 2193 and single-core score is 309. In Cinebench R20, it scores 9141 multicore and 1290 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21765 multicore and 3072 single-core. PassMark results include a multithread score of 25645, a single-thread score of 3689, integer math at 74745, floating point math at 45799, data compression at 289999, data encryption at 16712, extended instructions at 21747, find prime numbers at 191, physics at 1660, and random string sorting at 35096.
Because the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded scores, direct comparison is impossible from the database. The Ryzen 5 7400F's average benchmark score of 32750 places it at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database, with their average scores and deltas, are the Intel Core i5-14600T at 32707 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at 32697 (0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812 (0.2% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 32662 (0.3% behind). These deltas show the Ryzen 5 7400F sitting in a tight cluster where the largest recorded gap among its nearest rivals is only 0.5 percentage points, confirming that its performance position is competitive with those specific processors.
The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 and a 50th percentile ranking, with no nearest rivals listed. The absence of data means the database cannot quantify its performance against the Ryzen 5 7400F or any other processor. The only numerical comparison available is architectural: the Snapdragon has two more cores, but the Ryzen has four more threads. The Ryzen has a 0.30 GHz higher base clock and a 0.70 GHz higher boost clock. The Snapdragon has 52 GB/s more memory bandwidth and a 4 nm process versus 5 nm.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz.
Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has no integrated graphics. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 includes an Adreno X1-45 integrated GPU.
Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has six cores and twelve threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has eight cores and eight threads.
Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 does not support ECC memory.
Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor provide?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F provides 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth with DDR5 memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 provides 135.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth with LPDDR5X memory.
Q: What is the market segment for each processor?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a desktop processor. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 is a mobile processor.
Where Each One Wins
The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins on every measured performance category in the database, simply because it has measured data and the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 does not. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21765 and single-core score of 3072 indicate strong multithreaded and single-threaded output. Its PassMark multithread score of 25645 and single-thread score of 3689 reinforce that position. The Ryzen 5 7400F also offers twelve threads versus eight, a higher boost clock, PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, ECC memory support, an unlocked multiplier, and a desktop form factor with an active production status. For any workload that requires verified compute performance, such as rendering, encoding, or data processing, the recorded data points exclusively to the Ryzen 5 7400F.
The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 wins on platform characteristics rather than benchmark scores. It has a lower TDP of 30 versus 65, which suits thin-and-light mobile devices. It includes integrated graphics, allowing a complete system without a discrete GPU. It delivers higher memory bandwidth at 135.2 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s. It uses a smaller 4 nm process node versus 5 nm. It has two additional physical cores, eight versus six, although without multithreading it provides fewer threads overall. Its socket, Qualcomm BGA 2073, and mobile market segment make it the only viable option in battery-powered systems. The Ryzen 5 7400F cannot function in that context because it has no integrated graphics and uses a desktop socket.
The database records a 50th percentile ranking for the Snapdragon X1P-46-100, which sits below the Ryzen 5 7400F's 83rd percentile. That percentile difference, combined with the absence of any Snapdragon benchmark scores, indicates that the Ryzen 5 7400F holds a higher standing in the overall CPU distribution. The Snapdragon's advantage lies in efficiency and integration, not in recorded compute performance.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ in nearly every specification field. The Ryzen 5 7400F has six cores and twelve threads; the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has eight cores and eight threads. Base clocks are 3.70 GHz versus 3.40 GHz. Boost clocks are 4.70 GHz versus 4.00 GHz. TDP is 65 for the Ryzen and 30 for the Snapdragon. The Ryzen uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2073. The Ryzen architecture is Zen 4 with the Raphael codename; the Snapdragon architecture is not recorded, with the Oryon codename. The process node is 5 nm for the Ryzen and 4 nm for the Snapdragon, both at TSMC. The Ryzen has 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die; the Snapdragon has no transistor count or die size recorded.
Cache structures differ across all levels. The Ryzen has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. The Snapdragon has 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 for the Ryzen and LPDDR5X for the Snapdragon, both dual-channel. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for the Ryzen and 135.2 GB/s for the Snapdragon. ECC memory is supported by the Ryzen but not the Snapdragon. PCIe is Gen 5 with 24 lanes for the Ryzen and Gen 4 with 12 lanes for the Snapdragon. Integrated graphics are absent on the Ryzen and present as Adreno X1-45 on the Snapdragon. The market segment is Desktop for the Ryzen and Mobile for the Snapdragon. The Ryzen has an unlocked multiplier; the Snapdragon is locked. The Ryzen launch MSRP is $229; the Snapdragon has no launch MSRP recorded. Release dates are 2025-01-08 for the Ryzen and 2024-09-02 for the Snapdragon. Production status is Active for both.