AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no benchmark entries. This means the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the AMD chip's measured results, which place it in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 60,104 sits within a tight group of high-end rivals: the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX scores 60,099, the Intel Core i9-14900F scores 60,008, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D scores 59,641. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is effectively level with these parts, trailing the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T by 0.8% and leading the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 0.8%.

The AMD processor delivers strong results across individual workloads. In PassMark data compression, it records 363,759 operations. Encryption processing reaches 21,840, extended instructions score 27,638, and floating point math hits 61,972. Integer math completes 100,328 operations, while multithread performance totals 31,517. Physics processing scores 1,681, random string sorting reaches 44,494, and single-thread performance measures 3,879. Prime number finding scores 159. These figures indicate a balanced design with particularly high throughput in data compression and integer workloads.

Because the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 lacks any benchmark scores in the database, its average score is recorded as 0, placing it in the 50th percentile among all CPUs. No head-to-head benchmark results exist for this pairing, so direct performance comparisons cannot be established from the available data. The database shows zero wins for each processor in the head-to-head section, reflecting the absence of comparable measurements rather than any actual performance outcome.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX have any benchmark advantage over the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100?

A: The database contains eleven benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX, including a multithread score of 31,517 and a single-thread score of 3,879. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no benchmark entries, meaning no comparison can be made from recorded data.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has an average benchmark score of 60,104. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900F (60,008), 0.8% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D (59,641), and 0.8% behind the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T (60,572). Its score is essentially identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX at 60,099.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX uses a 5 nm process manufactured by TSMC. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses a 3 nm process from the same foundry, TSMC.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and 152.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the clock speeds for both chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear conclusion only for the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX, since it has measurable benchmarks. Its 92nd percentile ranking and average score of 60,104 place it alongside the fastest mobile processors in the database, with near-identical results to the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and Intel Core i9-14900F. Users seeking proven multi-threaded throughput can rely on this chip for data compression (363,759), integer math (100,328), and multithread workloads (31,517).

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 cannot be evaluated for performance from the database. Its 50th percentile and average score of 0 reflect missing data, not measured capability. The chip does offer 18 cores, a 3 nm process node, and 152.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, but without benchmark results, no verdict on its computing speed is possible. The data shows that the AMD part is a validated high-performance option, while the Qualcomm part remains unmeasured in this database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz for AMD and 4.00 GHz for Qualcomm, while boost clocks are 5.10 GHz and 4.70 GHz respectively. The AMD chip carries a TDP of 55 watts; the Qualcomm chip has no TDP recorded. Sockets differ: AMD uses Socket FL1, Qualcomm uses BGA 2343.

Cache configurations diverge substantially. The AMD processor provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. The Qualcomm processor offers 288 KB L1 per core and 16 MB L2 per module, with no L3 cache listed. Memory support differs as well: AMD uses DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, while Qualcomm uses LPDDR5X with 152.4 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe lanes also differ, with AMD providing Gen 5 with 28 lanes and Qualcomm providing Gen 5 with 12 lanes. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier; the Qualcomm chip does not. Integrated graphics are Radeon 610M for AMD and Adreno X2-90 for Qualcomm. Neither supports ECC memory. The AMD part number is 100-000001851, while the Qualcomm part number is X2E88100.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Dragon Range codename. It is built on a 5 nm TSMC process with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses the Glymur codename within the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation. It is built on a 3 nm TSMC process with a 220 mm² die; transistor count is not recorded. The AMD chip has a production status of Active and was released on April 22, 2025. The Qualcomm chip also has Active production status and a release date of April 5, 2026.

Core organization differs between the two. The AMD processor uses a conventional multithreaded design with 8 cores and 16 threads, allowing two threads per core. The Qualcomm processor uses 18 cores with 18 threads, indicating single-thread-per-core execution. Cache hierarchy also reflects different design philosophies: AMD shares a 32 MB L3 pool across all cores, while Qualcomm organizes L2 in 16 MB modules. The AMD chip's unlocked multiplier signals overclocking capability, a feature absent from the Qualcomm part. The Qualcomm chip uses a larger die (220 mm² versus 71 mm²) on a smaller process node (3 nm versus 5 nm), suggesting a more complex integration, though no transistor count is available to confirm density.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX wins in every benchmark category where data exists. Its strongest recorded results are data compression at 363,759, integer math at 100,328, and floating point math at 61,972. Single-thread performance measures 3,879, and multithread performance measures 31,517. The chip also records 44,494 in random string sorting, 27,638 in extended instructions, 21,840 in data encryption, and 1,681 in physics. These scores place it in the 92nd percentile, with an average score of 60,104 that rivals the fastest desktop and mobile chips in the database.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no benchmark wins because no benchmark data exists. The database records zero wins for both processors in the head-to-head section. Qualcomm's chip does hold advantages in raw specifications: more cores (18 versus 8), higher base clock (4.00 GHz versus 3.60 GHz), a smaller 3 nm process node, and higher memory bandwidth (152.4 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s). These figures suggest potential strengths in heavily parallel workloads or memory-intensive tasks, but the absence of measured scores means the database cannot confirm any actual performance win. Based on recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is the only processor with demonstrated performance outcomes.