AMD Ryzen 5 7400 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 7400
Snapdragon X2E-94-100
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100
Where Each One Wins
The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is a desktop processor with an established benchmark footprint. The recorded data shows 11 PassMark test scores for this chip, covering integer math, floating-point math, encryption, compression, multithreaded workloads, and single-thread performance. Its average benchmark score sits at 42,055, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database. That percentile rank indicates the Ryzen 5 7400 outperforms the vast majority of recorded processors across the full benchmark suite.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 presents a different picture. This mobile processor has zero benchmark entries in the database, which means its average benchmark score is recorded as zero and it sits at the 50th percentile by default. With no recorded PassMark scores, the database cannot confirm any workload-specific wins for the Snapdragon. The data shows 18 cores and 18 threads, a base clock of 4.45 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, but without benchmark results, those specifications do not translate into measured performance wins.
The practical split is therefore clear: the Ryzen 5 7400 wins in every measurable category because it is the only chip of the two with recorded benchmark data. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has a structural advantage on paper with 18 cores versus 6 cores and a higher base clock, but the database contains no scores to substantiate any real-world performance claim. For users comparing measured outcomes, the Ryzen 5 7400 is the sole contender with verified results.
Architecture Differences
The two processors diverge sharply in design philosophy. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 belongs to the 7000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Raphael codename. It is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 71 mm² and 6,570 million transistors. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses the Glymur codename from the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation, manufactured on a smaller 3 nm process at TSMC with a substantially larger die at 220 mm². Transistor count for the Qualcomm part is not recorded.
Core configurations differ fundamentally. The Ryzen 5 7400 has 6 cores and 12 threads, meaning each physical core handles two threads via simultaneous multithreading. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads, with no multithreading per core. Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Qualcomm part offers 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and 9 MB of shared L3. These configurations reflect different design targets: the Ryzen favors lower core counts with deeper per-core resources and shared L3, while the Snapdragon scales horizontally with more physical cores and larger per-core L1.
Memory support separates the two as well. The Ryzen 5 7400 uses DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth and supports ECC memory. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses LPDDR5X across a triple-channel bus with 228.6 GB/s of bandwidth and does not support ECC. The bandwidth gap is substantial: the Qualcomm part offers nearly three times the memory throughput on paper, which aligns with its mobile, system-on-chip positioning.
PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD processor exposes Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Qualcomm chip provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes. Integrated graphics are present on both: Radeon Graphics on the AMD side and Adreno X2-90 on the Qualcomm side. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier and fits the AMD Socket AM5, whereas the Snapdragon is locked and uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. The Ryzen 5 7400 targets the desktop market segment with a 65 W TDP, while the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is a mobile part with no TDP recorded. Release dates also differ, with the Ryzen 5 7400 launching on September 15, 2025, and the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 on April 5, 2026.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
Direct comparison is limited by the absence of benchmark data for the Snapdragon X2E-94-100. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the wins counter records zero wins for both processors. The database contains no side-by-side test scores for these two chips.
The Ryzen 5 7400's individual results provide the only measurable performance profile. In PassMark single-thread testing, it scores 3,248. Its multithread score is 21,712. Integer math reaches 64,733, while floating-point math scores 40,784. Data encryption completes at 14,865, and data compression reaches 261,749. Extended instructions score 19,924, prime number finding scores 79, random string sorting scores 31,110, and physics simulation scores 1,150.
Relative to its nearest rivals in the database, the Ryzen 5 7400 sits in a tight cluster. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS averages 41,963, which is 0.2% ahead of the Ryzen 5 7400. The Intel Core i7-14700T averages 41,914, 0.3% ahead. The Intel Core i7-12850HX averages 41,779, 0.7% ahead. The Intel Core i9-12900K averages 42,335, which is 0.7% behind the Ryzen 5 7400. These delta percentages show the Ryzen 5 7400 within one percentage point of four established desktop and mobile processors, indicating its average score is competitive with a broad range of high-end parts.
Because the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no recorded scores, no percentage deltas can be computed against it. The database cannot confirm whether the Snapdragon's 18-core configuration outperforms the Ryzen's 6-core design in any workload. The only statement the data supports is that the Ryzen 5 7400 has verified scores across all 11 PassMark tests, while the Snapdragon has none.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more cores?
A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has 6 cores and 12 threads.
Q: What is the boost clock for each processor?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 boosts to 4.30 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 boosts to 4.70 GHz.
Q: Does the Ryzen 5 7400 support ECC memory?
A: Yes, the Ryzen 5 7400 supports ECC memory. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 does not support ECC.
Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?
A: The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s across a triple-channel LPDDR5X bus. The Ryzen 5 7400 has 83.2 GB/s across a dual-channel DDR5 bus.
Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?
A: The Ryzen 5 7400 ranks in the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 ranks in the 50th percentile, which reflects its lack of recorded benchmark scores.
Q: Are there any benchmark scores for the Snapdragon X2E-94-100?
A: No, the database contains zero benchmark entries for the Snapdragon X2E-94-100. All 11 recorded PassMark scores belong to the Ryzen 5 7400.
Specification Differences
| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 7400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 18 |
| Threads | 12 | 18 |
| Base clock | 3.30 GHz | 4.45 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.30 GHz | 4.70 GHz |
| TDP | 65 W | Not recorded |
| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Qualcomm BGA 2343 |
| Process node | 5 nm | 3 nm |
| Die size | 71 mm² | 220 mm² |
| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 288 KB per core |
| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 16 MB per module |
| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 9 MB shared |
| Memory support | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Triple-channel |
| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 228.6 GB/s |
| ECC memory | Yes | No |
| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 5, 12 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | Adreno X2-90 |
| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |
| Release date | September 15, 2025 | April 5, 2026 |
| Transistors | 6,570 million | Not recorded |