AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 represent two distinct approaches to high-end mobile computing. The Ryzen 7 8745HX is an established x86 powerhouse with a full suite of measured results, while the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 is a newer Arm-based design with its own architectural ambitions but no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This analysis compares their recorded specifications, architectural choices, and what the available data implies about their relative performance.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor offer?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What is the boost clock speed for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX boosts up to 5.10 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 boosts up to 5.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth rating?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 is rated at 228.6 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is rated at 83.2 GB/s. The Snapdragon also uses a triple-channel memory bus, whereas the AMD chip uses dual-channel.

Q: What process node is used for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 is built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC.

Q: Are there any recorded benchmark scores for the Snapdragon X2E-96-100?

A: The database contains no benchmark entries for the Snapdragon X2E-96-100. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no nearest rivals recorded.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX among all CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 7 8745HX sits in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs tested in the database, based on its measured performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally at the architectural level. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is based on Zen 4 architecture under the Dragon Range codename, part of the 8000 series. It uses a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 71 mm² and 6,570 million transistors. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses the Glymur codename under the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation, built on a more advanced 3 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 220 mm². The transistor count for the Snapdragon is not recorded.

The core configurations are starkly different. The AMD chip uses 8 large Zen 4 cores with simultaneous multithreading, giving 16 threads. The Qualcomm chip uses 18 cores with 18 threads, indicating a design without multithreading, likely relying on a mix of performance and efficiency cores. The cache hierarchies also differ: AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. Qualcomm offers 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and 9 MB of shared L3. This suggests AMD's design favors deep per-core resources, while Qualcomm's favors broader core counts with modular cache sharing.

The memory subsystem is another major divergence. AMD supports DDR5 with a dual-channel interface and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X with a triple-channel interface and 228.6 GB/s bandwidth, a significant theoretical advantage for memory-intensive workloads. For PCIe, AMD provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU, while Qualcomm provides Gen 5 with only 12 lanes, limiting expansion options on the Snapdragon platform.

Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD includes a Radeon 610M, while Qualcomm includes an Adreno X2-90. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Snapdragon does not, so overclocking is only possible on the AMD part. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FL1, while the Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2343, meaning they are not interchangeable in any system.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100. The Snapdragon has no recorded benchmark scores at all, so a direct performance comparison based on measured results is impossible. The AMD chip, however, has a full set of PassMark results that define its performance profile, and these can be interpreted in context.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX achieves an average benchmark score of 60,104. Its single-thread score is 3,879, and its multithread score is 31,517. In specific workloads, it scores 100,328 in integer math, 61,972 in floating point math, 36,3759 in data compression, 21,840 in data encryption, 27,638 in extended instructions, 44,494 in random string sorting, and 159 in find prime numbers. The physics score is 1,681.

Without any Snapdragon data, the only meaningful comparison is to the AMD chip's nearest rivals in the database. The Ryzen 7 8745HX is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, which has an average score of 60,099, a delta of 0%. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900F, which scores 60,008. It is 0.8% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, which scores 59,641. It trails the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T by 0.8%, which scores 60,572. These deltas show that the Ryzen 7 8745HX sits in a tight performance cluster among high-end desktop and mobile parts, despite its mobile designation.

The lack of Snapdragon benchmarks means the data cannot confirm any performance relationship between the two chips. The architectural differences, such as core count and memory bandwidth, suggest the Snapdragon could excel in specific parallel or memory-bound scenarios, but no measured evidence exists in the database to support that claim.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications differ on nearly every key point. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. The base clock is 3.60 GHz for AMD and 4.45 GHz for Qualcomm. The boost clock is 5.10 GHz for AMD and 5.00 GHz for Qualcomm. The TDP is listed as 55 for the AMD chip; the Snapdragon has no TDP recorded.

The process node is 5 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Qualcomm. Die size is 71 mm² for AMD and 220 mm² for Qualcomm. Transistor count is 6,570 million for AMD and not recorded for Qualcomm. The L1 cache is 64 KB per core for AMD and 288 KB per core for Qualcomm. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 16 MB per module for Qualcomm. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared for AMD and 9 MB shared for Qualcomm.

Memory support is DDR5 for AMD and LPDDR5X for Qualcomm. The memory bus is dual-channel for AMD and triple-channel for Qualcomm. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for AMD and 228.6 GB/s for Qualcomm. PCIe lanes are 28 for AMD and 12 for Qualcomm, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics are Radeon 610M for AMD and Adreno X2-90 for Qualcomm. The socket is AMD Socket FL1 for the AMD chip and Qualcomm BGA 2343 for the Snapdragon. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier; the Snapdragon does not. The AMD part number is 100-000001851, and the Snapdragon part number is X2E96100.

The Verdict

The data shows two processors with opposite performance evidence. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has a complete benchmark profile, a 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, and an average score of 60,104 that places it alongside the Ryzen 9 7945HX and Core i9-14900F. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has zero recorded benchmarks, an average score of 0, and no nearest rivals, which means the database contains no verified performance for this chip.

For a user who needs measured, confirmed performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is the only option with evidence. Its high percentile and competitive scores against known desktop parts indicate it can handle demanding multithreaded and single-threaded workloads. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100, by contrast, is an unquantified entry. Its specifications suggest high memory bandwidth and more cores, but without scores, any performance claim is speculative.

The Snapdragon does offer a larger L1 cache per core, a higher base clock, more cores, and a triple-channel memory bus. These are real differences, but they are not validated by any benchmark results. The AMD chip counters with a higher boost clock, more PCIe lanes, a larger L3 cache, and a smaller die size, all of which are confirmed in the database.

The verdict from the data is clear: the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is the only one of the two with a measurable performance record. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 is a theoretical alternative, but its lack of recorded scores prevents any data-driven recommendation.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX wins in every category where a comparison is possible, simply because the Snapdragon has no scores. The AMD chip's benchmark results show strengths in integer math (100,328), floating point math (61,972), and data compression (36,3759). Its single-thread score of 3,879 and multithread score of 31,517 are both solid figures that place it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs.

For the Snapdragon X2E-96-100, the only potential wins are inferred from its specifications. Its 18 cores could offer more parallel throughput in workloads that scale linearly with core count, and its 228.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is nearly triple the AMD chip's 83.2 GB/s, which could favor memory-heavy tasks. Its higher base clock of 4.45 GHz versus 3.60 GHz suggests faster sustained operation at lower loads. But these are not measured wins; they are possibilities based on the specification sheet.

The database records no wins for either processor in a head-to-head context. The AMD chip has actual numbers, and the Snapdragon does not. Therefore, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is the only processor with demonstrated performance in the database. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 remains an unverified entry, and any use-case advantage it might hold will require future benchmark data to confirm.