AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 are fundamentally different processors, and the recorded benchmark data reflects that divide. The AMD part has a full suite of 23 benchmark results across 3DMark, Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark tests. The Qualcomm part has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so direct numerical comparisons are impossible. The analysis must therefore rely on the AMD processor's absolute scores, its percentile ranking, and the architectural specifications that separate the two.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X delivers a single-thread 3DMark score of 1280, a 2-thread score of 2525, a 4-thread score of 4869, an 8-thread score of 8184, a 16-thread score of 9824, and a max-thread score of 9771. These results indicate strong scaling from 2 to 8 threads, with the 16-thread result nearly matching the max-thread score. The slight drop from 16 threads to max threads, from 9824 to 9771, suggests the processor's 8 cores and 16 threads are fully utilized at the 16-thread mark, and additional workload scheduling does not improve the score.

In Cinebench R23, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 20485 in multicore and 2211 in single-core. The older Cinebench R15 run produces 3178 multicore and 346 single-core. The multicore-to-single-core ratio in R23, roughly 9.3 to 1, reflects the benefit of 16 threads across 8 cores. In Geekbench, the processor scores 17906 multicore and 3023 single-core. The PassMark suite shows a multithread score of 37161, a single-thread score of 4654, integer math at 120142, floating-point math at 78999, extended instructions at 35318, data compression at 437140, data encryption at 21815, find prime numbers at 192, random string sorting at 46782, and physics at 2241.

The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is 37943, placing it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, are the Intel Core i9-14901E at 37911 (0.1% behind), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core 5 211E at 37829 (0.3% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804 (0.4% behind). The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leads all four nearest rivals by average score, though the margins are narrow, between 0.1% and 0.4%. This places the processor in a tightly contested performance tier, where the top five chips are separated by less than half a percent in average score.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no benchmark entries, an average benchmark score of 0, and a percentile ranking of 50. The database records no nearest rivals for it. This means the Qualcomm part cannot be positioned relative to the AMD part through measured scores. The only quantitative comparisons available come from the specification fields.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear separation in market positioning. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is a desktop processor with an active production status, a launch date of 2024-08-07, and a launch MSRP of $359. It is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, uses TSMC's 4 nm process node, and contains 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. It supports DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, includes ECC memory support, provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), and has an unlocked multiplier. It integrates Radeon Graphics.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 is a mobile processor with an active production status and a launch date of 2024-09-02. It uses the Oryon codename, belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation, and is also built on TSMC's 4 nm process node. It supports LPDDR5X memory across a dual-channel bus with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth, provides PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only), has a locked multiplier, and integrates Adreno X1-45 graphics. It does not support ECC memory.

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is the only one of the two with measured benchmark results, and those results place it at the 86th percentile. The Qualcomm part sits at the 50th percentile with no scores. The AMD processor delivers 16 threads from 8 cores, a base clock of 3.80 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Qualcomm processor provides 8 threads from 8 cores, a base clock of 3.40 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The AMD part has a TDP of 65, while the Qualcomm part has a TDP of 30. The AMD part's higher thread count, higher clock speeds, and larger L3 cache (32 MB shared versus 6 MB shared) all point to higher throughput potential, but the absence of Qualcomm benchmark data means the comparison rests on specifications rather than measured performance.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins in every category where the database has recorded measurements. Its 16 threads allow simultaneous processing of 16 tasks, compared to 8 threads on the Qualcomm part. Its boost clock of 5.50 GHz exceeds the Qualcomm part's 4.00 GHz by 1.50 GHz. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz exceeds the Qualcomm part's 3.40 GHz by 0.40 GHz. Its L3 cache of 32 MB shared is 26 MB larger than the Qualcomm part's 6 MB shared. Its L2 cache of 1 MB per core is smaller than the Qualcomm part's 12 MB per module, but the L1 cache of 80 KB per core is smaller than the Qualcomm part's 288 KB per core. The AMD part supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, while the Qualcomm part supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes. The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Qualcomm part does not. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Qualcomm part is locked.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 wins in specific specification areas. Its memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s exceeds the AMD part's 89.6 GB/s by 45.6 GB/s. Its TDP of 30 is lower than the AMD part's 65, indicating lower power draw under the database's recorded specifications. Its L1 cache of 288 KB per core is 208 KB larger per core than the AMD part's 80 KB per core. Its L2 cache of 12 MB per module is 11 MB larger per module than the AMD part's 1 MB per core. Its LPDDR5X memory support differs from the AMD part's DDR5 support. Its integrated graphics, Adreno X1-45, differs from the AMD part's Radeon Graphics. Its BGA 2073 socket differs from the AMD part's AMD Socket AM5.

The use-case split follows these specification wins. For workloads that depend on high memory bandwidth, the Qualcomm part's 135.2 GB/s gives it a specification advantage. For workloads that depend on high thread counts and high clock speeds, the AMD part's 16 threads, 5.50 GHz boost, and 3.80 GHz base give it the advantage. For workloads that depend on large L3 cache, the AMD part's 32 MB shared cache is the clear winner. For workloads that depend on per-core L1 or per-module L2 cache, the Qualcomm part's 288 KB per core and 12 MB per module are the clear winners. For PCIe bandwidth, the AMD part's Gen 5 with 24 lanes exceeds the Qualcomm part's Gen 4 with 12 lanes.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has an average benchmark score of 37943. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has an average benchmark score of 0, as the database contains no benchmark entries for it.

Q: How do the processors compare in thread count?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD part provides twice as many threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The AMD part is 1.50 GHz higher.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s with DDR5 support. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s with LPDDR5X support. The Qualcomm part is 45.6 GB/s higher.

Q: What are the cache configurations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has L1 cache of 80 KB per core, L2 cache of 1 MB per core, and L3 cache of 32 MB shared. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has L1 cache of 288 KB per core, L2 cache of 12 MB per module, and L3 cache of 6 MB shared.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has an unlocked multiplier. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a locked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the 9000 series and the Ryzen 7 generation. It is built on TSMC's 4 nm process node and contains 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses the Oryon codename, belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation, and is also built on TSMC's 4 nm process node. The database lists no transistor count or die size for the Qualcomm part.

The cache designs differ substantially. The AMD part uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Qualcomm part uses 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part's larger L3 is shared across all cores, while the Qualcomm part's L2 is organized per module.

The memory architectures differ. The AMD part supports DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory support. The Qualcomm part supports LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC memory support.

The PCIe capabilities differ. The AMD part provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Qualcomm part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD part uses Radeon Graphics. The Qualcomm part uses Adreno X1-45.

The sockets differ. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5. The Qualcomm part uses Qualcomm BGA 2073.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specification fields:

Threads: the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has 16 threads, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 threads.

Base clock: the AMD part is 3.80 GHz, the Qualcomm part is 3.40 GHz.

Boost clock: the AMD part is 5.50 GHz, the Qualcomm part is 4.00 GHz.

TDP: the AMD part is 65, the Qualcomm part is 30.

Socket: the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, the Qualcomm part uses Qualcomm BGA 2073.

Memory support: the AMD part uses DDR5, the Qualcomm part uses LPDDR5X.

Memory bandwidth: the AMD part is 89.6 GB/s, the Qualcomm part is 135.2 GB/s.

ECC memory: the AMD part supports it, the Qualcomm part does not.

PCIe: the AMD part is Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), the Qualcomm part is Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, the Qualcomm part uses Adreno X1-45.

Market segment: the AMD part is Desktop, the Qualcomm part is Mobile.

L1 cache: the AMD part is 80 KB per core, the Qualcomm part is 288 KB per core.

L2 cache: the AMD part is 1 MB per core, the Qualcomm part is 12 MB per module.

L3 cache: the AMD part is 32 MB shared, the Qualcomm part is 6 MB shared.

Multiplier: the AMD part is unlocked, the Qualcomm part is locked.

Release date: the AMD part is 2024-08-07, the Qualcomm part is 2024-09-02.

Launch MSRP: the AMD part is $359, the Qualcomm part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Transistors: the AMD part is 8,315 million, the Qualcomm part has no recorded value.

Die size: the AMD part is 70.6 mm², the Qualcomm part has no recorded value.

Percentile: the AMD part is at the 86th percentile, the Qualcomm part is at the 50th percentile.

Average benchmark score: the AMD part is 37943, the Qualcomm part is 0.

Nearest rivals: the AMD part has four recorded rivals, the Qualcomm part has none.