AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The direct comparison data for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 is sparse. The database records no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Qualcomm part has no individual benchmark scores recorded. This means a traditional side-by-side numerical comparison is not possible from the recorded data alone. However, the available metrics for the AMD processor and the architectural specifications for both parts allow for a meaningful analytical comparison.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE delivers a substantial set of benchmark results. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18395 in multi-core and 2597 in single-core. Its Cinebench R20 results are 7725 multi-core and 1090 single-core, with Cinebench R15 results at 1854 multi-core and 261 single-core. The PassMark suite shows a multi-thread score of 21502, a single-thread score of 3909, and an average benchmark score of 28054. The processor sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs in the database, indicating that it outperforms the majority of recorded processors.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 lacks any recorded benchmark scores, which results in an average benchmark score of zero and a 50th percentile ranking. This absence of data prevents any direct performance victory for the Qualcomm part in the database. The AMD processor, by contrast, holds all measurable performance data in this comparison.

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE provide context for its performance level. The Intel Core i5-14500T has an average score of 28065, a delta of 0 percent against the AMD part. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 28032, a delta of 0.1 percent, and the Intel Core i9-12900H scores 28003, a delta of 0.2 percent. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 28128, a delta of -0.3 percent, meaning it trails the 8500GE by that margin. These figures place the 8500GE in a tightly competitive band, with all four rivals within a third of a percent of its average score.

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE perform in multi-core workloads?

A: The Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18395 and a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 7725. Its PassMark multi-thread score is 21502. These results place it at the 80th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has 10 cores and 10 threads. The AMD processor uses simultaneous multithreading, while the Qualcomm part does not.

Q: Which processor has a faster boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has no boost clock recorded in the database, with only a base clock of 3.40 GHz listed.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 supports dual-channel LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, which is significantly higher.

Q: How do the cache hierarchies differ between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: Both processors are built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 uses the Oryon codename.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE wins in every category where recorded benchmark data exists. Its Cinebench scores span all three versions, from R15 to R23, and its PassMark suite covers compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multi-threading, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The processor's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 2597 indicates strong per-thread performance, which benefits lightly threaded applications and responsive system use.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has no recorded wins in the database because no benchmark scores are listed for it. Its advantages must be inferred from its specification sheet rather than performance data. The processor supports a higher memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s compared to the AMD part's 83.2 GB/s, which could benefit memory-intensive workloads. Its 10 cores provide more physical cores than the AMD part's 6 cores, though it lacks the threading capability that gives the AMD processor 12 threads.

For single-threaded tasks, the AMD processor's boost clock of 5.00 GHz and its recorded single-core scores point to a clear advantage. For multi-threaded workloads, the AMD part's 12 threads and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18395 show strong scaling. The Qualcomm part's higher core count of 10 could theoretically help in parallel workloads, but without benchmark data, no measured victory can be assigned to it.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several core specifications. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has 10 cores and 10 threads. Both share a base clock of 3.40 GHz, but the AMD part has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz while the Qualcomm part has no boost clock recorded.

The TDP for both processors is 35 watts. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Qualcomm processor uses Qualcomm BGA 2073. The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Qualcomm part does not. The AMD processor has 14 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, while the Qualcomm processor has 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The AMD processor's integrated graphics are the Radeon 740M, and the Qualcomm processor uses the Adreno X1-85.

Memory support differs: the AMD processor uses DDR5 with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and the Qualcomm processor uses LPDDR5X with a bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD processor has a recorded transistor count of 20,900 million and a die size of 137 mm², while the Qualcomm processor has neither recorded. The AMD processor's part number is 100-000001185, and the Qualcomm processor's part number is X1P64100. The AMD processor's release date is recorded as 2024-04-15, and the Qualcomm processor's release date is 2024-04-23. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Phoenix2, belonging to the 8000 series and the Ryzen 5 generation. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X generation, specifically the Plus tier. Both are manufactured on a 4 nm process node at TSMC, but the AMD part has a recorded transistor count of 20,900 million and a die size of 137 mm², while the Qualcomm part has no such data recorded.

Cache architectures differ notably. The AMD processor allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm processor allocates 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm part's L1 cache is significantly larger per core, and its L2 cache is organized per module rather than per core.

The AMD processor supports ECC memory, which the Qualcomm part does not. The AMD processor's integrated graphics are the Radeon 740M, while the Qualcomm part uses the Adreno X1-85. The AMD processor has 14 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, and the Qualcomm processor has 12. The AMD processor's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s is lower than the Qualcomm part's 135.2 GB/s, but the AMD part uses DDR5 while the Qualcomm part uses LPDDR5X. Both processors are classified as mobile segments and have active production status.