AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F compare to the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 in core and thread count?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has 10 cores and 10 threads. The AMD part uses simultaneous multithreading, whereas the Qualcomm part does not.

Q: What process node are both processors built on?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 are manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 boosts to 4.00 GHz. The AMD part also has a higher base clock at 4.10 GHz versus 3.40 GHz.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel configuration and 135.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 includes an Adreno X1-85 integrated GPU. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F lists integrated graphics as N/A.

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall CPU percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 sits at the 50th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 represent two fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD part uses the Zen 4 architecture under the codename Phoenix and belongs to the 8000 series. It is built for the desktop segment and uses AMD Socket AM5. The Qualcomm part uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation, targeting the mobile segment with Qualcomm BGA 2073.

Both processors share a 4 nm TSMC process node, but the transistor counts differ sharply. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database.

Cache layouts reveal distinct philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 uses 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and only 6 MB shared L3. The AMD part thus offers a much larger shared L3 pool, while the Qualcomm part has a much larger per-core L1.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has an unlocked multiplier, supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, and has a 65 W TDP. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has a locked multiplier, supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, and has a 35 W TDP. The Qualcomm part also integrates an Adreno X1-85 GPU, while the AMD part has no integrated graphics. ECC memory is not supported on either processor.

Memory bandwidth favors Qualcomm. The Snapdragon X1P-66-100 delivers 135.2 GB/s of LPDDR5X bandwidth compared to 83.2 GB/s of DDR5 bandwidth for the AMD part. This bandwidth advantage could matter for memory-intensive workloads, though the AMD part's higher boost clocks and larger L3 cache may compensate in other scenarios.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F was released on 2024-03-31 with a launch MSRP of $270. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 was released on 2024-04-23, and no launch MSRP is recorded in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100. The Qualcomm part has an empty benchmark array, an average benchmark score of zero, and no nearest rivals listed. The AMD part, by contrast, has a full suite of recorded scores across 3DMark, Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F's recorded data provides a clear performance profile. In 3DMark, the 16-thread test scores 7883, the max-threads test scores 7861, and the single-thread test scores 1008. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 26646 and the single-core score is 3761. Geekbench shows 13523 multicore and 2290 single-core. Passmark multithread reaches 30893, with single-thread at 3872.

Since the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has no benchmark scores recorded, no quantitative comparison between the two processors is possible from the database. The percentile rankings do offer a structural comparison: the AMD part ranks at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Qualcomm part ranks at the 50th percentile.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F's nearest rivals in the database are all x86 processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS has an average score of 30879, which is 0.4% below the 8700F. The Intel Core i5-13600H scores 30548, 0.6% above the 8700F. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 30468, 0.9% above. The Intel Core i7-13700TE scores 31028, 0.9% below. These deltas are all under 1%, placing the 8700F in a tightly contested performance band.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has no such comparison data. Its 50th percentile ranking places it at the median of all CPUs, but without benchmark scores or rival comparisons, the database cannot characterize its performance beyond that single percentile figure.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a straightforward conclusion for most workloads: the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is the better-documented and higher-ranked processor. It holds the 82nd percentile versus the 50th percentile for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100. It has higher base and boost clocks, a larger shared L3 cache, and an unlocked multiplier. It also has a full set of benchmark scores across multiple test suites.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 does hold advantages in specific areas. It has 10 cores to the AMD part's 8, though without multithreading those 10 cores handle 10 threads versus the AMD part's 16 threads. Its memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s is substantially higher than the AMD part's 83.2 GB/s. Its TDP of 35 W is lower than 65 W, which matters for mobile platforms. It also includes integrated graphics, which the AMD part lacks.

The database contains no benchmark scores for the Qualcomm part, so any performance comparison between the two is limited to architectural specifications and percentile rankings. The AMD part's 82nd percentile versus the Qualcomm part's 50th percentile is the only direct performance ranking available.

For desktop users, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F offers a documented performance record, a higher percentile ranking, more threads, and a larger L3 cache. For mobile users, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 offers lower power consumption, higher memory bandwidth, integrated graphics, and a higher physical core count.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 10 |

| Base clock | 4.10 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Phoenix | Oryon |

| Generation | Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)) | Snapdragon X (Plus) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 178 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 bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 135.2 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 12 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | N/A | Adreno X1-85 |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2024-03-31 | 2024-04-23 |

| Launch MSRP | $270 | Not recorded |

| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |

| Part number | 100-000001590 | X1P66100 |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins on raw thread throughput potential. It offers 16 threads versus 10, a 5.00 GHz boost clock versus 4.00 GHz, and a 16 MB shared L3 cache versus 6 MB. Its 82nd percentile ranking versus the 50th percentile for the Qualcomm part suggests stronger overall CPU performance in the database's broader context. The unlocked multiplier also allows overclocking on compatible AM5 platforms.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 wins on power efficiency and platform integration. Its 35 W TDP is nearly half the AMD part's 65 W TDP, which suits thin-and-light mobile designs. Its 135.2 GB/s memory bandwidth exceeds the AMD part by roughly 62%, which could benefit memory-bound tasks if the CPU can utilize that bandwidth. Its integrated Adreno X1-85 GPU provides graphics output without a discrete card, while the AMD part requires a separate GPU. Its 10 physical cores provide a wider core count, though without multithreading.

The AMD part is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark results. The Qualcomm part has no scores in the database, so its actual performance relative to the AMD part remains unquantified beyond the percentile ranking. The AMD part also holds a higher percentile among all CPUs, at 82 versus 50.

For desktop computing, the data supports the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F. For mobile computing with integrated graphics and lower power draw, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has structural advantages. The absence of Qualcomm benchmark data limits any stronger claim about its real-world performance.