AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 Comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a full benchmark suite for the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 currently has no recorded benchmark results. This makes a direct score comparison impossible for any individual test. The Ryzen 7 8840HX produces an average benchmark score of 71,797 across its recorded workloads, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 sits in the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, indicating that no measurements have been logged for this processor yet.

Looking at the Ryzen 7 8840HX’s individual results, the strongest showing comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core with a score of 25,265, while its single-core result is 1,857. In PassMark workloads, the chip scores 146,506 in integer math, 86,747 in floating point math, and 41,732 in multi-threaded tests. Its single-thread PassMark score is 3,958, and it reaches 496,427 in data compression, 29,919 in data encryption, and 36,527 in extended instructions. Additional results include 57971 in random string sorting, 304 in find prime numbers, and 2,185 in physics tests.

Because the Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head comparison is one-sided. The data indicates the Ryzen 7 8840HX’s nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF with an average score of 71,910, the Intel Xeon 6724P at 72,396, the Intel Xeon 6517P at 72,350, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 at 71,370. The Ryzen 7 8840HX trails the Core Ultra 7 265KF by 0.2 percent, sits 0.6 percent ahead of the Xeon Platinum 8270, and falls 0.8 percent behind both the Xeon 6517P and Xeon 6724P. These small margins show the Ryzen part is competitive with those established desktop and server processors, despite being a mobile chip.

The lack of data for the Snapdragon X2E-88-100 means its performance cannot be contextualized against the Ryzen 7 8840HX or any other processor in the database. The benchmark section for this comparison records zero wins for each processor, which reflects the absence of recorded tests for the Qualcomm part rather than any actual performance parity.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Dragon Range codename and belongs to the 8000 series. It is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC with a transistor count of 13,140 million spread across a die size of 2x 71 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses the Glymur codename under the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation and is manufactured on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC, with a die size of 220 mm². The process node difference gives the Qualcomm part a manufacturing advantage in density, though no transistor count is recorded for it.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen 7 8840HX has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. The AMD part uses simultaneous multithreading, doubling its thread count, whereas the Qualcomm part runs one thread per core. Base clocks are 2.90 GHz for the AMD chip and 4.00 GHz for the Qualcomm chip. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 4.70 GHz for Qualcomm.

Cache hierarchies are also distinct. The Ryzen 7 8840HX features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core and 16 MB of L2 cache per module, with no L3 cache recorded. The AMD design allocates a large shared L3 pool, while the Qualcomm design relies on larger per-core L1 and modular L2 segments.

Memory support differs as well. The Ryzen 7 8840HX supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 supports LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with 152.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The Qualcomm part has a significantly higher memory bandwidth figure, nearly double the AMD part, which can matter for memory-heavy workloads.

PCIe connectivity is another divergence. The Ryzen 7 8840HX provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU, while the Snapdragon X2E-88-100 provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes. The AMD chip offers more than twice the PCIe lane count. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses the Radeon 610M, while the Qualcomm part uses the Adreno X2-90. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Qualcomm processor is locked. The Ryzen 7 8840HX has a TDP of 55 watts, while no TDP is recorded for the Snapdragon part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has 12 cores. However, the AMD part has 24 threads versus 18 for the Qualcomm part.

Q: What is the boost clock of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 boosts to 4.70 GHz. The base clocks are 2.90 GHz for AMD and 4.00 GHz for Qualcomm.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX uses a 5 nm process, also at TSMC.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX supports 83.2 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 bus. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 supports 152.4 GB/s over a dual-channel LPDDR5X bus.

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark entries for the Snapdragon X2E-88-100, so its average benchmark score is zero and its percentile is 50. All recorded benchmark data in this comparison belongs to the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has an unlocked multiplier, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 is locked.

Specification Differences

The socket types are different: the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX uses AMD Socket FL1, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. Core counts differ with 12 cores and 24 threads for AMD versus 18 cores and 18 threads for Qualcomm. Base clock is 2.90 GHz for AMD and 4.00 GHz for Qualcomm. Boost clock is 5.10 GHz for AMD and 4.70 GHz for Qualcomm. The TDP is 55 watts for AMD, with no TDP recorded for Qualcomm.

The process nodes differ: 5 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Qualcomm, both at TSMC. Transistor count is 13,140 million for AMD, with none recorded for Qualcomm. Die size is 2x 71 mm² for AMD and 220 mm² for Qualcomm. L1 cache is 64 KB per core for AMD and 288 KB per core for Qualcomm. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 16 MB per module for Qualcomm. L3 cache is 64 MB shared for AMD, with none recorded for Qualcomm.

Memory support differs: DDR5 for AMD and LPDDR5X for Qualcomm, both dual-channel. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for AMD and 152.4 GB/s for Qualcomm. Both lack ECC memory support. PCIe is Gen 5 with 28 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 12 lanes for Qualcomm. Integrated graphics are Radeon 610M for AMD and Adreno X2-90 for Qualcomm. The multiplier is unlocked on AMD and locked on Qualcomm. Release dates differ: the Ryzen 7 8840HX launched on 2025-04-22, while the Snapdragon X2E-88-100 launched on 2026-04-05. The part numbers are 100-000001850 for AMD and X2E88100 for Qualcomm.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX wins in every recorded benchmark category because it is the only processor in this comparison with measured results. Its 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database places it well above the 50th percentile of the Snapdragon X2E-88-100. The Ryzen part shows particular strength in multi-threaded workloads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,265 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 41,732. Its data compression score of 496,427 and integer math score of 146,506 indicate solid throughput for compute-heavy tasks.

The Ryzen 7 8840HX also offers more PCIe lanes at 28 versus 12, which can support more expansion devices. Its unlocked multiplier allows user-controlled frequency adjustments, and its 64 MB of shared L3 cache provides a large pool for data reuse. The 5.10 GHz boost clock is higher than the Qualcomm part’s 4.70 GHz, and the 24 threads provide better parallel scheduling capability than the 18 threads of the Snapdragon.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no recorded wins in any benchmark category, but its specifications suggest areas where it could potentially compete once measurements are logged. Its 18 cores give it a core-count advantage over the AMD part. The 4.00 GHz base clock is higher than the AMD base clock of 2.90 GHz. The 152.4 GB/s memory bandwidth is nearly double the AMD figure, and the 3 nm process node offers a manufacturing density advantage. The larger L1 cache of 288 KB per core and modular L2 design of 16 MB per module differ structurally from AMD’s cache layout. These are specification advantages, not measured performance wins.

The Verdict

The data clearly supports the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX as the only processor in this comparison with verified benchmark results. It sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average score of 71,797, and its closest rivals are high-end Intel processors with average scores within a fraction of a percent. The Ryzen part delivers measured performance in multi-core, single-core, and specialized workloads, and it offers an unlocked multiplier, 28 PCIe lanes, and 24 threads in a 55-watt mobile package.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no benchmark entries in the database, so no performance verdict can be made from measurements. Its specifications show a higher core count, higher base clock, faster memory bandwidth, and a smaller process node, but these do not translate into recorded scores. Until benchmark data is added for the Snapdragon part, it cannot be compared directly to the Ryzen 7 8840HX on performance grounds. The Ryzen 7 8840HX is the only option in this pair with data backing its capabilities, and it should be selected when measured performance is the deciding factor. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 remains an unmeasured alternative whose actual performance is unknown to the database.