AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts differ between the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100?

A: The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Qualcomm processor has 8 cores and 8 threads. This means the AMD chip supports simultaneous multithreading, whereas the Qualcomm chip does not.

Q: What are the clock speeds of each processor?

A: Both processors have a base clock of 3.40 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE boosts to 4.40 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 boosts to 4.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, which is substantially higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE's 51.2 GB/s. The Qualcomm chip also supports LPDDR5X memory, while the AMD chip supports DDR4.

Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP) for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a TDP of 30 watts. The Qualcomm chip is rated for half the power draw of the AMD chip.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses a 7 nm process, also at TSMC. The smaller node gives the Qualcomm chip a potential efficiency advantage.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor include?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE includes Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 includes Adreno X1-45 graphics. Both are integrated solutions, but they are architecturally distinct.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is the stronger performer in the benchmark database, with a full suite of recorded scores. The data shows it achieves an average benchmark score of 25880, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11700K (avg score 25812, delta 0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 5 230 (avg score 25782, delta 0.4%), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (avg score 25981, delta -0.4%), and the Intel Core i7-14701TE (avg score 26013, delta -0.5%). This places the AMD chip in a competitive band where it trades blows with those processors.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its percentile rank is 50, and its average benchmark score is listed as 0. This means the database contains no measurable performance data for this chip. The AMD processor has a clear advantage in terms of available performance evidence, with 17 recorded benchmark scores spanning Cinebench and Passmark tests.

The AMD chip wins on raw multi-core throughput. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 15504 points, and in Cinebench R20 multi-core it scores 6511 points. These numbers indicate a capable desktop processor for threaded workloads. The Qualcomm chip, without recorded scores, cannot be compared directly on these tests.

The Qualcomm chip wins on power efficiency by specification. Its TDP of 30 watts is less than half of the AMD chip's 65 watts. The Qualcomm chip also has a smaller 4 nm process node and a wider memory bus, which could translate to lower power consumption per unit of work, though no benchmark data confirms this.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, belonging to the Ryzen 5 generation. It is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and it includes ECC memory support. The processor uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and it is designed for the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its market segment is desktop, and it was released in May 2024.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, though its transistor count and die size are not recorded. The cache layout is notably different: 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration with 135.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and it does not support ECC memory. The processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU, and it is designed for the Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket. Its market segment is mobile, and it was released in September 2024.

These are fundamentally different designs. The AMD chip is a desktop-oriented, high-power processor with a traditional x86 architecture, while the Qualcomm chip is a mobile-oriented, low-power processor with the Oryon architecture. The AMD chip has more L3 cache (16 MB vs 6 MB), while the Qualcomm chip has more L1 cache per core (288 KB vs 64 KB) and more L2 cache per module (12 MB vs 512 KB). The Qualcomm chip also supports faster memory and a newer PCIe standard.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The base clocks are identical at 3.40 GHz, but the boost clocks differ: 4.40 GHz for AMD versus 4.00 GHz for Qualcomm. The TDP is 65 watts for AMD and 30 watts for Qualcomm.

The socket types are entirely different: AMD Socket AM4 versus Qualcomm BGA 2073. The AMD chip is a desktop part, while the Qualcomm chip is a mobile part. The process nodes differ at 7 nm versus 4 nm. The cache configurations are distinct, with the AMD chip using a per-core L1 and L2 layout and a shared 16 MB L3, while the Qualcomm chip uses a per-core L1, per-module L2, and a smaller 6 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs: the AMD chip uses DDR4, while the Qualcomm chip uses LPDDR5X. The memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s for AMD versus 135.2 GB/s for Qualcomm. ECC memory is supported on the AMD chip but not on the Qualcomm chip. PCIe generations and lane counts differ: Gen 3 with 16 lanes for AMD versus Gen 4 with 12 lanes for Qualcomm. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 7 for AMD and Adreno X1-45 for Qualcomm. The production status is Active for both, and neither has a multiplier unlocked.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has a complete set of individual benchmark scores, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded scores at all. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible for most tests.

The AMD chip's strongest recorded results are in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 15504 points, and in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where it scores 6511 points. Its single-core results are 2188 points in Cinebench R23 and 918 points in Cinebench R20. In Passmark tests, the AMD chip scores 228037 in data compression, 14509 in data encryption, 15714 in extended instructions, 38204 in floating point math, 67582 in integer math, 18057 in multithread, and 3240 in single-thread tests.

The Qualcomm chip's absence from the benchmark database means no comparable scores exist. The only performance-related data for the Qualcomm chip is its percentile rank of 50, which places it at the median of all CPUs, and an average benchmark score of 0, which reflects the lack of measured results.

The AMD chip's nearest rivals provide context for its performance. It sits within 0.5% of the Intel Core i7-11700K, the AMD Ryzen 5 230, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, and the Intel Core i7-14701TE in average benchmark score. This tight cluster indicates the AMD chip is competitive with those mid-range desktop and mobile processors. The Qualcomm chip has no nearest rivals listed, further confirming the absence of benchmark data.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is the only processor with measurable performance data in the database. Its 17 recorded benchmark scores span multi-core and single-core workloads, providing a clear picture of its capabilities. It scores 15504 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2188 in Cinebench R23 single-core, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. The data indicates this is a solid desktop processor for both threaded and single-threaded tasks.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded benchmark scores. Its percentile rank of 50 and average benchmark score of 0 reflect the lack of data. For any workload comparison, the AMD chip is the only one with evidence of performance. The Qualcomm chip's specifications suggest it targets mobile devices with lower power consumption, but no benchmark results exist to verify its actual performance.

Users seeking a processor with verified multi-core capability should look at the AMD chip. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15504 and Passmark multithread score of 18057 indicate strong threaded performance. Users prioritizing power efficiency based on specifications alone might consider the Qualcomm chip, which has a 30 watt TDP and a 4 nm process, but the database cannot confirm its real-world performance.

The AMD chip also benefits from ECC memory support, a desktop socket, and a higher boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Qualcomm chip offers a higher memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s and a newer PCIe Gen 4 interface. The choice between these two processors depends on whether the user prioritizes verified benchmark performance or specific mobile-oriented specifications. The data supports the AMD chip for any performance-sensitive use case.