AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a complete benchmark profile for the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded benchmark scores. This makes a direct score-for-score comparison impossible. The Ryzen 5 9600X holds an average benchmark score of 29,713 across its full test suite, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 shows an average score of zero due to the absence of recorded data. The Ryzen 5 9600X also ranks in the 81st percentile among all CPUs, whereas the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 sits in the 50th percentile. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, meaning the database has no paired test results for these two processors.

The Ryzen 5 9600X delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17,528.5 and a single-core score of 2,183.5. In Geekbench, it records 14,438 for multicore and 2,923 for single-core. The 3DMark results show a single-thread score of 1,253, a 2-thread score of 2,456, a 4-thread score of 4,649, an 8-thread score of 6,726, a 16-thread score of 7,585, and a max-thread score of 7,590. PassMark results include a multithread score of 30,027, a single-thread score of 4,570, integer math at 89,918, floating point math at 60,081, data compression at 341,021, data encryption at 16,638, extended instructions at 28,023, prime number finding at 233, random string sorting at 35,946, and physics at 2,012.

Since the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no scores in any of these test categories, the Ryzen 5 9600X wins every benchmark category by default. The closest rivals to the Ryzen 5 9600X in the database are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE with an average score of 29,656 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with 29,868 (0.5% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT with 29,879 (0.6% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS with 29,955 (0.8% higher). These are all AMD parts, not the Qualcomm Snapdragon, and the deltas are small, indicating the Ryzen 5 9600X sits in a tightly packed performance cluster with those processors.

FAQ

Q: Does the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The benchmark array for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 is empty, and its average benchmark score is recorded as zero. The Ryzen 5 9600X, in contrast, has 24 recorded benchmark results across 3DMark, Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark tests.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 9600X compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 29,713. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is 0.2% lower at 29,656, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H is 0.5% higher at 29,868, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is 0.6% higher at 29,879, and the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS is 0.8% higher at 29,955. All four rivals are within a single percentage point.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Snapdragon has more physical cores but no simultaneous multithreading, while the Ryzen has fewer cores but double the thread count.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Snapdragon has higher memory bandwidth, but the Ryzen supports ECC memory while the Snapdragon does not.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a TDP of 30 watts. The Snapdragon is rated for less than half the thermal design power of the Ryzen.

Q: What are the release dates for these processors?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X was released on August 7, 2024. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 was released on September 2, 2024. The Snapdragon launched less than a month after the Ryzen.

The Verdict

The data shows two processors with entirely different benchmark profiles. The Ryzen 5 9600X has a full suite of recorded scores and an 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has zero recorded benchmarks and sits at the 50th percentile. Any performance comparison based on the database is one-sided: the Ryzen 5 9600X demonstrates measurable capability across single-threaded, multi-threaded, and specialized instruction workloads, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 provides no recorded evidence of performance in any category.

The Ryzen 5 9600X is a desktop processor with 6 cores, 12 threads, a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and a 65 watt TDP. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 is a mobile processor with 8 cores, 8 threads, a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, and a 30 watt TDP. The Ryzen targets higher sustained performance with a larger thermal budget, while the Snapdragon targets lower power consumption in mobile devices. The benchmark gap reflects this design split: the Ryzen shows strong results in CPU-intensive tasks, the Snapdragon has no data to suggest comparable performance.

For users relying on recorded benchmark data, the Ryzen 5 9600X is the only processor with measurable performance. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 cannot be evaluated from the database, so any claim about its relative speed would lack supporting evidence. The Ryzen 5 9600X launch MSRP is $279, which can be stated once as a reference point. Its nearest rivals are all AMD Ryzen 7 parts with nearly identical average scores, suggesting the 9600X competes closely with higher-tier AMD processors from the same ecosystem.

Specification Differences

The Ryzen 5 9600X and Snapdragon X1P-46-100 differ in nearly every core specification. The Ryzen has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Snapdragon has 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 3.90 GHz for the Ryzen and 3.40 GHz for the Snapdragon. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz for the Ryzen and 4.00 GHz for the Snapdragon. TDP is 65 watts versus 30 watts. The Ryzen uses AMD Socket AM5, the Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2073. The Ryzen has an unlocked multiplier, the Snapdragon does not.

Cache configurations are markedly different. The Ryzen 5 9600X has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen has a much larger L3 pool, while the Snapdragon has larger per-core L1 and per-module L2 allocations.

Memory support differs in type and bandwidth. The Ryzen supports DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory. The Snapdragon supports LPDDR5X with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. Both use dual-channel memory buses. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Ryzen has Gen 5 with 24 lanes, the Snapdragon has Gen 4 with 12 lanes. Integrated graphics are present on both: Radeon Graphics on the Ryzen, Adreno X1-45 on the Snapdragon. The Ryzen has a market segment of Desktop, the Snapdragon is Mobile. The Ryzen launched on August 7, 2024, the Snapdragon on September 2, 2024. The Ryzen has a launch MSRP of $279, the Snapdragon has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 5 9600X belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Granite Ridge. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 belongs to the Snapdragon X family with the Plus generation and uses the Oryon codename. The Ryzen generation is listed as "Ryzen 5 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge))", while the Snapdragon generation is "Snapdragon X (Plus)". The Ryzen architecture field explicitly states Zen 5, while the Snapdragon architecture field is left empty in the database.

Both processors are built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. The Ryzen 5 9600X has 8,315 million transistors and a die size of 70.6 mm². The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database. The Ryzen uses a modular cache design with per-core L1 and L2 plus shared L3, while the Snapdragon uses per-core L1, per-module L2, and shared L3. The Ryzen has no 3D V-Cache, and the Snapdragon has no 3D V-Cache either.

The Ryzen 5 9600X is built for desktop sockets with an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 is a mobile part with a locked multiplier, soldered to a BGA package. The Ryzen uses DDR5 memory with ECC support, the Snapdragon uses LPDDR5X without ECC. The Ryzen has a higher boost clock by 1.40 GHz, while the Snapdragon has a lower TDP by 35 watts. The Ryzen has 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, the Snapdragon has 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. Both are listed as Active in production status.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 9600X wins every recorded benchmark category because the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no benchmark data. The Ryzen shows its strongest results in Cinebench R23 multicore with 17,528.5, Geekbench multicore with 14,438, and PassMark multithread with 30,027. Its single-thread performance is also strong: Cinebench R23 single-core at 2,183.5, Geekbench single-core at 2,923, and PassMark single-thread at 4,570. The 3DMark results scale steadily from 1,253 single-thread to 7,590 max-thread, indicating consistent scaling across thread counts.

The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 cannot be said to win any benchmark category based on the database. Its 8 cores and 8 threads suggest it can handle parallel workloads, but no scores confirm this. Its higher memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s compared to 89.6 GB/s for the Ryzen indicates potential advantages in memory-bound tasks, but again, no recorded data supports this in benchmark form. Its lower TDP of 30 watts versus 65 watts suggests power efficiency is a design priority, but the database does not include power efficiency scores.

The Ryzen 5 9600X delivers across CPU-heavy workloads: rendering, physics simulation, integer and floating point math, data compression, encryption, and random string sorting. Its PassMark scores include integer math at 89,918, floating point math at 60,081, data compression at 341,021, and data encryption at 16,638. These are all recorded wins. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100, with its mobile orientation and 8 cores, may be suited to laptop or portable devices, but the database offers no benchmark evidence for that claim. The Ryzen 5 9600X is the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance, and it wins all categories by default.