AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What do the recorded benchmark scores show about the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX's overall standing?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX achieves an average benchmark score of 60104, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX at 60099 (0% delta), the Intel Core i9-14900F at 60008 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D at 59641 (0.8% ahead), and the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T at 60572 (0.8% behind).

Q: How does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 compare in benchmark scores?

A: The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, resulting in an average benchmark score of 0 and a 50th percentile ranking. This means no direct performance comparisons can be drawn from measured data for this processor.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Snapdragon uses a 1:1 core-to-thread ratio, whereas the Ryzen uses simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What manufacturing processes are used by the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. The Snapdragon's die size is 220 mm², while the Ryzen's die size is 71 mm².

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 supports LPDDR5X memory in a triple-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s.

Q: Are the integrated graphics different between the two?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX integrates a Radeon 610M GPU, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 integrates an Adreno X2-90 GPU. Both are designed for mobile platforms.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies. 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 packed into a 71 mm² die. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 comes from the Snapdragon X2 generation under the Glymur codename, uses a 3 nm TSMC process, and has a 220 mm² die size. The transistor count for the Snapdragon is not recorded in the database.

Core configuration reveals a major divergence. The Ryzen 7 8745HX offers 8 cores and 16 threads, relying on simultaneous multithreading to double its thread count. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 offers 18 cores and 18 threads, with no multithreading. Cache structures differ substantially: the Ryzen has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon has 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and 9 MB of shared L3.

Clock speeds tell another story. The Ryzen 7 8745HX has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has a higher base clock of 4.45 GHz but a lower boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Ryzen has a TDP of 55 watts, while the Snapdragon's TDP is not recorded. The Ryzen's multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking, while the Snapdragon's multiplier is locked.

Memory architecture also differs. The Ryzen uses dual-channel DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Snapdragon uses triple-channel LPDDR5X with 228.6 GB/s of bandwidth. PCIe support favors the Ryzen, which has Gen 5 with 28 CPU lanes, while the Snapdragon has Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 cannot be constructed from the database, because the Snapdragon has no recorded benchmark scores. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the win counts for both processors are zero. This lack of data is itself informative: the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 appears in the database with a 50th percentile ranking and an average score of 0, meaning it has not yet been subjected to the same PassMark test suite as the Ryzen.

The Ryzen 7 8745HX, by contrast, has a full set of PassMark scores across eleven tests. Its multithread score is 31517, its single-thread score is 3879, and its floating point math score is 61972. In integer math it scores 100328, in data compression 363759, and in data encryption 21840. Extended instructions yield 27638, find prime numbers yields 159, physics yields 1681, and random string sorting yields 44494. These scores anchor its 92nd percentile ranking and its average score of 60104.

The nearest rival data for the Ryzen 7 8745HX provides context for these numbers. The Ryzen 9 7945HX scores 60099 on average, a 0% delta. The Intel Core i9-14900F scores 60008, placing it 0.2% behind the 8745HX. The Ryzen 9 7945HX3D scores 59641, 0.8% behind. The Intel Xeon Gold 6338T scores 60572, which is 0.8% ahead of the 8745HX. These narrow deltas indicate that the 8745HX sits in a tightly contested performance band among high-end desktop and mobile processors.

Without Snapdragon scores, any attempt to quantify the performance gap between the two would rely on speculation rather than recorded data. The database records what it records, and in this case the Snapdragon's benchmark profile is absent.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one clear verdict: the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is a measured, benchmarked processor with a 92nd percentile ranking and an average score of 60104, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no benchmark scores in the database. A buyer or system integrator looking at measured performance data can only draw conclusions about the Ryzen. The Snapdragon's 50th percentile ranking with an average score of 0 is a placeholder for missing data, not a performance statement.

For the Ryzen 7 8745HX, the data indicates it is competitive with top-tier x86 processors. Its average score of 60104 sits within 0.8% of the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T, which is ahead, and within 0.8% of the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, which is behind. The 0.2% lead over the Intel Core i9-14900F and the 0% tie with the Ryzen 9 7945HX place it in the upper echelon of the database's rankings.

For the Snapdragon X2E-94-100, the absence of benchmark data means no performance verdict can be rendered. The architecture differences are substantial, including an 18-core configuration, a 3 nm process, and triple-channel LPDDR5X memory, but these specifications do not translate into measured scores in the database. The choice between the two processors, from the database's perspective, is a choice between a fully characterized x86 part and an uncharacterized Arm-based part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX belongs to the 8000 series with a Zen 4 architecture and Dragon Range codename, while the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 belongs to the Snapdragon X2 generation with a Glymur codename and no recorded architecture. The Ryzen has 8 cores and 16 threads; the Snapdragon has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Ryzen's base clock is 3.60 GHz and boost clock is 5.10 GHz; the Snapdragon's base clock is 4.45 GHz and boost clock is 4.70 GHz.

Process node and foundry: both use TSMC, but the Ryzen uses 5 nm while the Snapdragon uses 3 nm. Transistor counts differ, with the Ryzen at 6,570 million and the Snapdragon's count unrecorded. Die sizes are 71 mm² for the Ryzen and 220 mm² for the Snapdragon. The Ryzen has a TDP of 55 watts; the Snapdragon's TDP is not recorded. The Ryzen uses AMD Socket FL1, while the Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2343.

Cache hierarchies diverge completely. The Ryzen has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. The Snapdragon has 288 KB L1 per core, 16 MB L2 per module, and 9 MB shared L3. Memory support: DDR5 dual-channel with 83.2 GB/s for the Ryzen, LPDDR5X triple-channel with 228.6 GB/s for the Snapdragon. PCIe lanes: 28 Gen 5 lanes for the Ryzen, 12 Gen 5 lanes for the Snapdragon. Integrated graphics differ, with Radeon 610M on the Ryzen and Adreno X2-90 on the Snapdragon. The Ryzen's multiplier is unlocked; the Snapdragon's is locked. Release dates also differ: the Ryzen was released on 2025-04-22, and the Snapdragon on 2026-04-05.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX wins in every category where the database has recorded performance data. Its 92nd percentile ranking, average score of 60104, and full suite of PassMark scores provide a complete performance profile. It also wins on PCIe connectivity with 28 Gen 5 lanes versus 12 Gen 5 lanes, on cache capacity with 32 MB of L3 versus 9 MB, and on overclocking flexibility with an unlocked multiplier. Its 5.10 GHz boost clock exceeds the Snapdragon's 4.70 GHz, and its 55-watt TDP is recorded, unlike the Snapdragon's missing TDP.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 wins on specifications that do not require benchmark validation. It has more cores, 18 versus 8, and a higher base clock, 4.45 GHz versus 3.60 GHz. It uses a smaller 3 nm process node, has a larger die at 220 mm², and supports faster memory bandwidth at 228.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s. Its triple-channel LPDDR5X memory configuration contrasts with the Ryzen's dual-channel DDR5. The Snapdragon also has a larger L1 cache per core at 288 KB and a 16 MB L2 per module, though its 9 MB L3 is smaller than the Ryzen's 32 MB.

The data suggests a split: the Ryzen 7 8745HX is the only one of the two with measured performance, while the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 offers architectural advantages on paper. The Snapdragon's 18 cores, higher base clock, and 3 nm process could translate to competitive performance, but the database contains no scores to confirm this. The Ryzen's benchmark results against its nearest rivals, including a 0.2% lead over the Intel Core i9-14900F and a 0.8% lead over the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, establish it as a proven performer in the high-end mobile segment.