AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts between the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has 10 cores and 10 threads. This means the AMD part can process twice as many threads as it has cores, while the Qualcomm part processes one thread per core.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz, which is slightly higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U's base clock of 3.30 GHz. However, the AMD processor has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Qualcomm part has no recorded boost clock in the database.

Q: How do the two processors compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 offers 135.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is about 51% higher than the 89.6 GB/s provided by the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U. The Qualcomm part uses LPDDR5X memory, while the AMD part uses DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has an average benchmark score of 32233, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits in the 50th percentile, indicating no benchmark data is recorded for it in the database.

Q: What are the manufacturing process nodes for both processors?

A: Both processors are manufactured on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 uses the Oryon codename under the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U supports ECC memory, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 does not.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 represent fundamentally different architectural approaches. The AMD part belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Qualcomm part uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation, also built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, though its transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Cache topology differs substantially between the two. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses 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 uses a much larger 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and only 6 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives the AMD part more than double the total L3 cache, while the Qualcomm part has a larger per-core L1 cache.

The memory controllers also differ. AMD uses DDR5 memory with dual-channel support and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and ECC memory support is enabled. Qualcomm uses LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel support and a higher 135.2 GB/s of bandwidth, but ECC memory is not supported. The AMD processor provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, while the Qualcomm part provides 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes.

Integrated graphics are present on both parts. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U carries the Radeon 780M, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 carries the Adreno X1-85. The AMD processor fits the AMD Socket FP7 with part numbers 100-000001317 (FP7r2) and 100-000001377 (FP7), while the Qualcomm part uses Qualcomm BGA 2073 with part number X1P64100. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both have a production status of Active. The AMD part was released on 2024-04-15, and the Qualcomm part followed on 2024-04-23.

The Verdict

The recorded data places the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U far ahead of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 in measurable performance, but this conclusion comes with a critical caveat. The AMD part has a full suite of benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests, resulting in an average benchmark score of 32233 and an 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs. The Qualcomm part has no recorded benchmark scores at all, an average benchmark score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking.

For users requiring proven multi-threaded performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is the only option with recorded data. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 5.10 GHz boost clock, deliver validated results in both Cinebench and Passmark workloads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 cannot be evaluated on the same basis because the database contains no benchmark results for it.

The Qualcomm part does hold architectural advantages that could matter in specific scenarios. Its 135.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is substantially higher than the AMD part's 89.6 GB/s, and its larger per-core L1 cache of 288 KB suggests a design aimed at high-bandwidth, low-latency workloads. However, without benchmark data, these specifications cannot be translated into measured performance outcomes.

The data supports selecting the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U for any workload where validated performance is required. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 remains an unverified option whose actual capabilities are not represented in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has 10 cores and 10 threads. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for AMD and 3.40 GHz for Qualcomm, but only the AMD part has a recorded boost clock at 5.10 GHz. TDP differs as well: the AMD part draws 28 watts, while the Qualcomm part draws 35 watts.

Sockets are different: AMD Socket FP7 versus Qualcomm BGA 2073. The AMD part's architecture is listed as Zen 4 with the Hawk Point codename, while the Qualcomm part's architecture field is null with the Oryon codename. Transistor count and die size are recorded only for the AMD part at 25,000 million transistors and 178 mm². Cache layouts diverge sharply: AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3; Qualcomm uses 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 for AMD and LPDDR5X for Qualcomm, with bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 135.2 GB/s. ECC memory is supported only on AMD. PCIe lanes differ at 20 for AMD and 12 for Qualcomm, both Gen 4. Integrated graphics are Radeon 780M on AMD and Adreno X1-85 on Qualcomm. Release dates are 2024-04-15 for AMD and 2024-04-23 for Qualcomm.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, so a direct comparison of measured performance between them is not possible from the recorded data. However, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has a complete set of individual benchmark scores that establish its performance profile.

In Cinebench R15, the AMD part scores 2041 in multicore and 288 in singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 8506 in multicore and 1200 in singlecore. In Cinebench R23, the scores are 20254 in multicore and 2859 in singlecore. These results show a processor capable of scaling well from single-threaded to multi-threaded workloads.

Passmark results for the AMD part cover a wide range of operations. Data compression scores 272664, data encryption scores 16441, and extended instructions score 19132. Floating point math scores 50746, integer math scores 88339, and the multithread score is 23850. Physics scores 1174, random string sorting scores 33109, and single thread scores 3641. The find prime numbers test scores 76.

The nearest rivals in the database for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U are all Intel parts. The Intel Core i9-11900 has an average score of 32226 with a 0% delta, putting it essentially at parity. The Intel Core i5-14400F scores 32279 with a -0.1% delta, meaning the AMD part is 0.1% behind. The Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121 with a 0.3% delta, meaning the AMD part is 0.3% ahead. The Intel Core i5-14400 scores 32115 with a 0.4% delta, meaning the AMD part is 0.4% ahead. These small deltas place the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U in a tightly contested performance band around the 32200 average score mark.

Since the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has no benchmark scores, no wins can be attributed to it in any workload category. The data shows a complete asymmetry: the AMD part has 17 recorded benchmark results across two benchmark suites, while the Qualcomm part has none.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U wins in every workload category where measured data exists. Its Cinebench scores demonstrate strength in both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering tasks, with the R23 multicore score of 20254 indicating solid performance in CPU-bound creative workloads. The Passmark multithread score of 23850 and integer math score of 88339 reinforce this position. Its average benchmark score of 32233 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.4% of its performance, confirming it competes at a specific performance tier among mainstream processors.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has no recorded benchmark wins because no benchmark data exists for it. Its advantages appear only in specifications. The 135.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is 51% higher than the AMD part's 89.6 GB/s, which could favor memory-intensive workloads if the CPU can utilize that bandwidth. The larger per-core L1 cache of 288 KB versus 64 KB suggests it may handle certain caching patterns more efficiently, though this remains unverified. The 10-core design with one thread per core may also behave differently under load compared to the AMD part's 8-core, 16-thread design.

The data supports a clear split: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is the validated performer with results across every major benchmark category, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 offers only unmeasured architectural specifications. Any workload requiring proven performance data points to the AMD part. The Qualcomm part's higher memory bandwidth and larger L1 cache remain theoretical advantages without benchmark confirmation.