AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the only processor in this comparison with recorded performance data. The database shows the AMD part achieves a 92nd percentile ranking across all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 58,386. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, a 50th percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of zero, meaning no direct measurement exists for it in the database.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, built on the Zen 5 architecture with Granite Ridge codename. It uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform, supports DDR5 memory, and includes Radeon Graphics. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is a mobile processor with 12 cores and 12 threads, built on the Glymur codename under the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation. It uses the Qualcomm BGA 2343 socket, supports LPDDR5X memory, and includes Adreno X2-85 graphics.

The data indicates the AMD processor is suited for desktop workloads where high single-threaded performance and large cache capacity matter. The Qualcomm processor targets mobile systems, with a higher core count but no boost clock listed and no benchmark results. The AMD processor has a launch MSRP of $499. The Qualcomm processor has no launch MSRP in the database.

The AMD processor is actively produced and was released on 2026-01-28. The Qualcomm processor is also actively produced, with a release date of 2026-04-05. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Qualcomm part is locked. The AMD processor supports ECC memory; the Qualcomm processor does not.

For users building a desktop system with AM5 compatibility, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D delivers measured performance. For mobile designs requiring 12 cores and LPDDR5X support, the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 fits that role, but the database contains no benchmark evidence of its performance level.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has a base clock of 4.00 GHz, and no boost clock is listed in the database.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads, meaning it has more physical cores but no multithreading support.

Q: What are the cache configurations?

A: The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm processor has 288 KB of L1 cache per core and 16 MB of shared L2 cache, with no L3 cache listed.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth figures?

A: The AMD processor supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Qualcomm processor supports dual-channel LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s.

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 uses a 3 nm process node from TSMC.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Granite Ridge codename. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 belongs to the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation under the Glymur codename. The AMD processor is manufactured on a 4 nm process node at TSMC, while the Qualcomm processor uses a 3 nm process node at the same foundry.

The AMD processor integrates 8,315 million transistors on a die size of 70.6 mm². The Qualcomm processor has a die size of 220 mm², but its transistor count is not recorded in the database. The AMD processor uses a per-core cache layout: 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, plus a shared 96 MB L3 cache. The Qualcomm processor uses 288 KB of L1 per core and a shared 16 MB L2 cache, with no L3 cache listed.

The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Qualcomm processor supports LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with 152.4 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD processor includes ECC memory support, while the Qualcomm processor does not.

The AMD processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Qualcomm processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes from the CPU. The AMD processor integrates Radeon Graphics, and the Qualcomm processor integrates Adreno X2-85 graphics.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is classified as a desktop processor, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is classified as a mobile processor. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Qualcomm part does not. The AMD processor has a part number of 100-000001973, and the Qualcomm processor has a part number of X2E78100.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. The AMD base clock is 4.70 GHz versus 4.00 GHz for the Qualcomm. The AMD boost clock is 5.60 GHz, and no boost clock is recorded for the Qualcomm.

The AMD processor has a TDP of 120 watts, while no TDP is listed for the Qualcomm processor. The AMD socket is AMD Socket AM5, and the Qualcomm socket is Qualcomm BGA 2343. The AMD architecture is Zen 5, and no architecture is recorded for the Qualcomm. The AMD codename is Granite Ridge, and the Qualcomm codename is Glymur.

The AMD process node is 4 nm, and the Qualcomm process node is 3 nm. The AMD die size is 70.6 mm², and the Qualcomm die size is 220 mm². The AMD transistor count is 8,315 million, and the Qualcomm transistor count is not recorded.

The AMD L1 cache is 80 KB per core, and the Qualcomm L1 cache is 288 KB per core. The AMD L2 cache is 1 MB per core, and the Qualcomm L2 cache is 16 MB shared. The AMD L3 cache is 96 MB shared, and no L3 cache is listed for the Qualcomm.

The AMD memory support is DDR5, and the Qualcomm memory support is LPDDR5X. The AMD memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s, and the Qualcomm memory bandwidth is 152.4 GB/s. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, and the Qualcomm does not. The AMD PCIe configuration is Gen 5 with 24 lanes, and the Qualcomm is Gen 5 with 12 lanes.

The AMD integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics, and the Qualcomm integrated graphics are Adreno X2-85. The AMD market segment is desktop, and the Qualcomm market segment is mobile. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, and the Qualcomm does not.

The AMD release date is 2026-01-28, and the Qualcomm release date is 2026-04-05. The AMD launch MSRP is $499, and the Qualcomm has no launch MSRP recorded. Both processors are actively produced.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100. The wins counter shows zero for both processors, and the head-to-head benchmark array is empty. The Qualcomm processor also has no standalone benchmark scores in any test category.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has standalone scores across multiple tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 3,551 points, and in single core it scores 343 points. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 22,807 points, and in single core it scores 2,228 points.

PassMark results for the AMD processor include a multithread score of 41,318 and a single-thread score of 4,704. The data compression score is 474,501, and the data encryption score is 22,856. Extended instructions score 39,272, and find prime numbers scores 435. Floating point math scores 81,998, and integer math scores 123,140. Physics scores 4,171, and random string sorting scores 49,764.

The AMD processor ranks in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 58,386. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M with an average score of 58,323, showing a 0.1 percent advantage for the AMD part. The Intel Xeon w5-2545 scores 58,504, which is 0.2 percent ahead of the AMD processor. The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58,115, putting the AMD processor 0.5 percent ahead. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 58,826, which is 0.7 percent ahead of the Ryzen 7 9850X3D.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has a 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of zero, with no nearest rivals listed. The database records no benchmark evidence for the Qualcomm processor, so no direct performance comparison can be made between the two parts. The only quantitative comparison available is the percentile ranking, where the AMD processor sits at 92 versus the Qualcomm processor at 50.