AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full benchmark record for the AMD Ryzen 5 150, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no recorded benchmark scores. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible. All head-to-head figures below reference the AMD part only, with its results framed against the nearest rivals in the database.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 posts an average benchmark score of 34,881. Its closest competitor, the Intel Xeon 6349P, is effectively tied at 34,890, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core 7 253PTE trails by 0.2 percent with a score of 34,962. The Intel Core i7-13800H and Core i9-12900HX are both 0.3 percent behind, scoring 34,988 and 35,003 respectively. The Ryzen 5 150 holds the 84th percentile among all CPUs in the database, placing it above the midpoint of recorded processors.

For the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100, the database shows a 50th percentile score and an average benchmark score of zero, with no rival entries. This indicates the absence of completed measurements rather than a performance result. The data cannot confirm or deny the Snapdragon's capability relative to the Ryzen part.

Within the AMD chip's own benchmark suite, the strongest single-threaded result is 3,155 in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread tests. Multi-threaded performance reaches 17,492 in passmark_multithread. Integer math scores 62,151, floating-point math scores 35,118, and extended instructions score 14,675. Data compression scores 211,289, while data encryption scores 13,425. Random string sorting scores 22,382, and find prime numbers scores 47. Physics scores 806.

These numbers show a processor with solid single-threaded throughput and strong multi-threaded scaling for a 6-core design. The 84th percentile ranking confirms that the Ryzen 5 150 sits above the majority of all CPUs in the database, even when compared against desktop and server parts with higher core counts.

FAQ

Q: Does the database show any benchmark results for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100?

A: No. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has an empty benchmark array, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals recorded in the database.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 150 compare to its closest rivals in average score?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 averages 34,881. The Intel Xeon 6349P scores 34,890, a 0 percent delta. The Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 34,962, a 0.2 percent deficit for AMD. The Intel Core i7-13800H and Core i9-12900HX each score 34,988 and 35,003 respectively, both 0.3 percent ahead of the Ryzen 5 150.

Q: What percentile does the AMD Ryzen 5 150 hold in the database?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 holds the 84th percentile among all CPUs, placing it in the upper range of recorded processors.

Q: What is the AMD Ryzen 5 150's best single-threaded score?

A: The highest single-threaded result is 3,155, recorded in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread tests.

Q: What is the AMD Ryzen 5 150's multi-threaded score?

A: The passmark_multithread score is 17,492.

Q: What is the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100's percentile ranking?

A: The database lists a 50th percentile, but with an average benchmark score of zero, this ranking reflects the absence of test data rather than a measured performance level.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the codename Rembrandt-R. It is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 210 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses a 3 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 220 mm², under the codename Glymur. The Snapdragon's architecture field is blank in the database, so no architectural name is available for direct comparison.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads, meaning equal core and thread counts with no multithreading. The base clock for the Ryzen 5 150 is 3.30 GHz with a boost clock of 4.55 GHz. The Snapdragon's base clock is 4.45 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Snapdragon runs at higher clocks on paper, but without benchmark data, the practical impact cannot be measured.

Cache hierarchies diverge sharply. The Ryzen 5 150 uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and 9 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon's per-core L1 is larger, and its L2 is organized per module rather than per core. The Ryzen's L3 is larger at 16 MB versus 9 MB.

Memory architecture differs as well. The Ryzen 5 150 supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 supports LPDDR5X over a triple-channel bus with 228.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Snapdragon's memory bandwidth is significantly higher on paper, nearly three times the Ryzen's figure.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Ryzen 5 150 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes from the CPU. The Ryzen has more lanes, while the Snapdragon uses a newer standard.

Both processors include integrated graphics. The Ryzen 5 150 uses Radeon 660M graphics. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses Adreno X2-90 graphics. Neither supports ECC memory. Both have locked multipliers, so neither offers unlocked overclocking.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field in the database.

Core and thread counts: the Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads.

Clock speeds: the Ryzen 5 150 runs at 3.30 GHz base and 4.55 GHz boost. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 runs at 4.45 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost.

Socket: the Ryzen 5 150 uses AMD Socket FP7. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses Qualcomm BGA 2343.

Process node: the Ryzen 5 150 is on 6 nm, the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 on 3 nm, both from TSMC.

Die size: the Ryzen 5 150 measures 210 mm², the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 measures 220 mm².

Cache: the Ryzen 5 150 has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 288 KB L1 per core, 16 MB L2 per module, and 9 MB shared L3.

Memory: the Ryzen 5 150 supports DDR5 over dual-channel with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 supports LPDDR5X over triple-channel with 228.6 GB/s bandwidth.

PCIe: the Ryzen 5 150 offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 offers Gen 5 with 12 lanes.

Integrated graphics: the Ryzen 5 150 uses Radeon 660M, the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses Adreno X2-90.

Thermal design power: the Ryzen 5 150 is rated at 35 W. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no TDP field in the database.

Release dates: the Ryzen 5 150 was released on 2025-09-30, the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 on 2026-04-05.

Part numbers: the Ryzen 5 150 is listed as 100-000000990 (FP7r2), the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 as X2E96100.

Market segment: both are mobile processors. Production status: both are active.

The Verdict

The database contains a complete performance profile for the AMD Ryzen 5 150 and no measured performance for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100. Any selection between these two must account for that asymmetry.

The Ryzen 5 150 has a confirmed 84th percentile ranking with an average score of 34,881. It competes within 0.3 percent of the Intel Core i9-12900HX and Core i7-13800H, both established mobile parts. Its benchmark record covers single-threaded, multi-threaded, integer, floating-point, encryption, compression, and sorting workloads. The data shows a balanced processor with no obvious weak point in the recorded tests.

The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has a 50th percentile ranking in the database, but this value is attached to a zero average score and an empty benchmark array. The percentile cannot be treated as a performance result. The chip's specifications are strong on paper: 18 cores, 5.00 GHz boost, 3 nm process, 228.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and Gen 5 PCIe. But the database holds no measurements to verify how those specifications translate into actual performance.

For a buyer or system designer relying on this database, the Ryzen 5 150 offers verifiable performance with a clear standing among rivals. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 offers higher nominal specifications but no test data to support them. In a database-driven comparison, the processor with recorded results is the only one that can be evaluated.

The Snapdragon's higher core count, clock speeds, memory bandwidth, and newer process node suggest potential advantages in multi-threaded throughput and memory-heavy workloads. The Ryzen's record shows it delivers within a small margin of the top comparable Intel mobile processors. Without Snapdragon benchmark scores, those advantages remain speculative.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 wins in every category where the database has actual measurements. Its single-threaded score of 3,155, multi-threaded score of 17,492, and average score of 34,881 give it a complete, verifiable record. It also wins on PCIe lane count with 20 lanes versus 12, and on L3 cache capacity with 16 MB versus 9 MB.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 wins on specification fields alone. It has 18 cores versus 6, higher base and boost clocks (4.45 GHz and 5.00 GHz versus 3.30 GHz and 4.55 GHz), a smaller 3 nm process versus 6 nm, larger per-core L1 cache (288 KB versus 64 KB), larger L2 organization (16 MB per module versus 512 KB per core), higher memory bandwidth (228.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s), triple-channel memory versus dual-channel, and Gen 5 PCIe versus Gen 4.

For use cases that rely on documented performance, the Ryzen 5 150 is the only choice with supporting data. Applications that depend on single-threaded responsiveness, encryption throughput, or compression workloads have concrete numbers to reference. The 84th percentile ranking places it above most CPUs in the database.

For use cases that prioritize raw specification advantages, the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 presents a stronger paper profile. Workloads that scale with core count, memory bandwidth, or PCIe generation could benefit from its higher figures, but the database cannot confirm those benefits with measurements.

The comparison ultimately splits between verified performance and unverified potential. The Ryzen 5 150 delivers measured results across 11 benchmark tests. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 delivers specifications that outclass the Ryzen on several fronts, yet has not produced a single recorded score in the database.