AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains comprehensive test results for the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE, but the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible for any of the standard tests. The Ryzen 5 8500GE posts an average benchmark score of 27,712 across its recorded tests, while the Snapdragon X1P-66-100 shows an average score of 0 due to the absence of data. The percentile ranking tells a similar story: the AMD processor sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, while the Qualcomm part is at the 50th percentile, though this latter figure reflects the lack of measurements rather than actual performance.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE, the recorded data shows strong results across Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score reaches 17,940, while the single-core score is 2,532. The R20 test shows 7,534 multicore and 1,063 single-core, and the R15 test records 1,808 multicore and 255 single-core. These scores indicate the 8500GE delivers solid multi-threaded throughput for its 6-core, 12-thread configuration.

The PassMark suite adds more detail. The Ryzen 5 8500GE achieves 246,397 in data compression, 14,197 in data encryption, and 17,962 in extended instructions. Integer math scores 62,666, floating-point math scores 39,065, and find prime numbers scores 79. Random string sorting reaches 29,501, while the multithread score is 21,135 and single-thread score is 3,914. Physics performance is 1,150. These results show a balanced profile, with particularly strong data compression and integer math performance.

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 8500GE provide context. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has an average score of 27,636, which is 0.3 percent below the 8500GE, meaning the 8500GE edges ahead. The Intel Core i5-12600KF scores 27,799, putting it 0.3 percent ahead of the 8500GE. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K both score 27,578, placing them 0.5 percent behind the 8500GE. These are narrow margins, and the data shows the 8500GE sits in a tight cluster of capable desktop processors despite its mobile market segment.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 8500GE wins every category in the database by default, since the Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has no benchmark results recorded. For the AMD part, the strongest relative performance appears in data compression, where the score of 246,397 far exceeds its other PassMark results. Integer math at 62,666 and floating-point math at 39,065 also stand out as areas of strength. The Cinebench multicore results, especially the R23 score of 17,940, indicate the processor handles heavily threaded workloads effectively.

The Snapdragon X1P-66-100 cannot be assessed for wins because the database contains no measurements for it. Its 10-core, 10-thread configuration suggests potential in parallel workloads, but without recorded scores, any performance claim would be speculative. The database shows the Qualcomm part has a percentile ranking of 50, but this is not derived from actual benchmark data.

The use-case split therefore falls entirely on the AMD side. For multi-threaded rendering tasks, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17,940 places it comfortably within reach of the nearest rivals, all within 0.5 percent. For single-threaded responsiveness, the R23 single-core score of 2,532 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,914 show solid performance. The data compression score of 246,397 suggests strong file archival and compression workloads, while the encryption score of 14,197 indicates reasonable security-related processing.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE uses the Zen 4 architecture under the codename Phoenix2, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The processor includes 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, with a thermal design power of 35 watts. It fits the AMD Socket AM5 and supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. ECC memory is supported, and the integrated graphics are Radeon 740M. The processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes, and the multiplier is unlocked.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 uses the Oryon codename under the Snapdragon X Plus generation, also built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 10 cores and 10 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The thermal design power is also 35 watts, matching the AMD part. It fits the Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket and supports LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration with 135.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported, and the integrated graphics are Adreno X1-85. The processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes, and the multiplier is locked.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm part has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. These differences affect how each processor handles data locality and cache-sensitive workloads. The AMD part's larger L3 cache at 16 MB versus 6 MB gives it an advantage in workloads that benefit from a large shared pool, while the Qualcomm part's larger per-core L1 and per-module L2 caches may help with per-thread locality.

The memory bandwidth difference is notable: the Qualcomm part supports 135.2 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s for the AMD part. This could matter for memory-bound applications, though no benchmark data confirms the practical impact. The process nodes match at 4 nm with the same foundry, but the transistor count and die size are not recorded for the Qualcomm part, so a direct comparison of manufacturing complexity is not possible.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The base clocks are identical at 3.40 GHz.

Q: How do the core counts differ?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has 10 cores and 10 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part supports simultaneous multithreading, giving it more threads than cores, while the Qualcomm part has a one-to-one core-to-thread ratio.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE supports DDR5 memory, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 supports LPDDR5X memory. Both use dual-channel configurations, but the Qualcomm part has a higher memory bandwidth at 135.2 GB/s compared to 83.2 GB/s for the AMD part.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has an unlocked multiplier, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has a locked multiplier.

Q: Which processor has ECC memory support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE supports ECC memory, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 does not.

Q: What are the integrated graphics units?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE uses Radeon 740M graphics, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 uses Adreno X1-85 graphics.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 |

|----------------|---------------------|-------------------------------|

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 10 |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Oryon |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)) | Snapdragon X (Plus) |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 288 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 12 MB (per module) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 135.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe Lanes | 14 | 12 |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | Adreno X1-85 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001495 | X1P66100 |

| Release Date | 2024-04-15 | 2024-04-23 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 27,712 | 0 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 79 | 50 |

The base clocks match at 3.40 GHz, and both processors use a 4 nm process at TSMC with a 35 watt TDP. The market segment for both is mobile, and both are active in production. The Qualcomm part has no recorded benchmark data, which explains its zero average score and the 50th percentile ranking. The AMD part's 79th percentile ranking is based on its actual measured results across Cinebench and PassMark tests. The nearest rivals for the AMD part are all within 0.5 percent of its average score, showing the 8500GE performs in line with established desktop processors despite its mobile designation.