AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 Comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is a 4-core, 4-thread mobile processor built on the 12 nm process node with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 is an 18-core, 18-thread mobile processor built on the 3 nm process node with a base clock of 4.45 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The database contains a complete PassMark benchmark suite for the AMD part, while the Qualcomm part has no recorded benchmark scores, making direct numerical comparison impossible for most tests.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows no head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has an empty benchmark array, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals listed. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, however, has a full suite of PassMark results that place it in the 69th percentile of all CPUs.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U scores 87,380 in PassMark data compression, 5,580 in data encryption, 3,274 in extended instructions, 21 in find prime numbers, 12,707 in floating point math, 26,321 in integer math, 7,071 in multithread, 483 in physics, 10,414 in random string sorting, and 2,136 in both single-thread and singlethread tests. Its average benchmark score is 14,320.

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U are the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 with an average score of 14,336 and a delta of -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C with 14,277 and +0.3%, the Intel Core 7 160UL with 14,232 and +0.6%, and the Intel Core i5-10400F with 14,185 and +1%. These deltas indicate the Ryzen 5 3501U sits within 1% of its closest competitors, showing a tightly clustered performance tier.

Since the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no benchmark scores in the database, the head-to-head comparison is limited to architectural and specification differences rather than measured performance outcomes. The data cannot confirm which processor wins any individual test because no test results exist for the Qualcomm part.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is the only processor with measurable benchmark performance. Its 69th percentile ranking and average score of 14,320 place it in a competitive mid-range position against its nearest rivals. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 holds a 50th percentile ranking but has an average benchmark score of 0, which indicates no recorded performance data exists in the database.

Users seeking a processor with verified benchmark results and a clear performance profile should select the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U. Users considering the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 cannot rely on benchmark data from this database, as no scores are available to evaluate its performance. The Qualcomm part offers more cores, a smaller process node, and higher clock speeds on paper, but without measurements, its actual performance remains unverified.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has an average score that places it just 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C and 1% behind the Intel Core i5-10400F, indicating it is a solid performer in its tier. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100, with no scores, cannot be positioned relative to any competitor in this database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses the Picasso codename and belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation built on the Zen+ architecture. It is manufactured on a 12 nm process by GlobalFoundries with 4,940 million transistors and a die size of 210 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses the Glymur codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation. It is manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC with a die size of 220 mm².

Core configuration differs substantially. The AMD part has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Qualcomm part has 18 cores and 18 threads. The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The Qualcomm processor has a base clock of 4.45 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 16 MB of L2 cache per module, and 9 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD processor supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and 38.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Qualcomm processor supports LPDDR5X memory with a triple-channel bus and 228.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses AMD Socket FP5 and PCIe Gen 3. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses Qualcomm BGA 2343 and PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes for the CPU only. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part includes Radeon Vega 8, while the Qualcomm part includes Adreno X2-90.

The AMD processor has a TDP of 15 watts. The Qualcomm processor has no TDP recorded in the database. The AMD part is a 15-watt mobile chip, and the Qualcomm part lacks a recorded power figure, so power efficiency comparisons cannot be made from the data.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a release date of 2026-05-31, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has a release date of 2026-04-05. Both processors are listed as Active in production status. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is built on a 12 nm process by GlobalFoundries, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 is built on a 3 nm process by TSMC.

Q: Which processor has higher clock speeds?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has a base clock of 4.45 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with a triple-channel bus.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has an average benchmark score of 14,320. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmark data is recorded for it.

Q: What are the cache sizes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 288 KB L1 per core, 16 MB L2 per module, and 9 MB shared L3.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U wins in verified benchmark performance, as it is the only processor in this comparison with recorded test scores. Its results include 87,380 in data compression, 26,321 in integer math, 12,707 in floating point math, and 10,414 in random string sorting. These scores place it in the 69th percentile of all CPUs and within 1% of its four nearest rivals. The processor also wins on power efficiency potential due to its 15-watt TDP, which is the only recorded power figure in the comparison.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 wins on raw specification counts. It has 14 more cores and 14 more threads than the AMD part. Its base clock is 2.35 GHz higher and its boost clock is 1.30 GHz higher. The Qualcomm processor also wins on memory bandwidth with 228.6 GB/s compared to 38.4 GB/s for the AMD part. Its L3 cache is 5 MB larger, and its L2 cache per module is 16 MB compared to 512 KB per core for the AMD part.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 wins on process technology with a 3 nm node versus 12 nm for the AMD part. It also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes, while the AMD part supports PCIe Gen 3. The Qualcomm processor has a larger die size at 220 mm² compared to 210 mm² for the AMD part.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U wins on data availability. The database contains 11 benchmark scores for the AMD part covering data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The Qualcomm part has zero recorded benchmark scores, making its actual performance unmeasurable in this database.

For users prioritizing verified performance numbers and a known competitive position relative to other CPUs, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is the only option with data support. For users prioritizing core count, clock speed, memory bandwidth, and process node based on specifications alone, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has the advantage on paper. The database cannot confirm whether the Qualcomm part translates its specification advantages into benchmark wins, as no measurement data exists for it.