AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison scenario. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has a complete set of benchmark results across 13 distinct tests, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 currently has no benchmark entries in the database. This means the AMD processor holds the win in every measured category by default, not because of direct head-to-head results, but because the Qualcomm part has zero recorded scores.

Looking at the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX specifically, its benchmark suite covers a broad range of workloads. In multi-threaded performance, the Cinebench R23 multicore score stands at 25,265 points. Single-core performance in the same test reaches 1,857 points. The PassMark suite adds more granular data: integer math scores 146,506, floating point math scores 86,747, and extended instructions score 36,527. Data compression reaches 496,427, while data encryption hits 29,919. The processor finds 304 prime numbers per unit of time, sorts 57,971 random strings, and delivers a physics score of 2,185. The multithread score is 41,732, and single-thread performance is measured at 3,958 points.

The AMD part sits in the 94th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 71,797. The nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF with an average score of 71,910 (0.2% behind the AMD part), the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 at 71,370 (0.6% ahead), the Intel Xeon 6517P at 72,350 (0.8% behind), and the Intel Xeon 6724P at 72,396 (0.8% behind). These deltas are extremely tight, all within one percentage point, indicating the Ryzen 7 8840HX performs essentially on par with those four server and desktop processors in aggregate terms.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100, by contrast, has a 50th percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of zero, reflecting the absence of measurement data. No wins can be attributed to it in any workload category.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge substantially at the architectural level. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Dragon Range codename, part of the 8000 series. It is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a transistor count of 13,140 million spread across a dual-die design measuring 2x 71 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses the Glymur codename under the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation, fabricated on a 3 nm process at the same foundry, TSMC. Its die size is 220 mm².

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD processor offers 12 cores with 24 threads, supporting simultaneous multithreading. The Qualcomm processor provides 18 cores but only 18 threads, meaning it does not use SMT. Clock speeds also differ: the AMD part has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Qualcomm part starts at a much higher 4.45 GHz base and boosts to 5.00 GHz. The AMD processor has a 55 watt TDP; the Qualcomm TDP is not recorded.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD chip allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm chip uses 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and only 9 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a notable difference in total L3 capacity: 64 MB versus 9 MB.

Memory support separates the two as well. The AMD processor uses DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, delivering 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Qualcomm processor uses LPDDR5X memory over a triple-channel bus, delivering 228.6 GB/s, a substantially higher bandwidth figure. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe lanes also differ. The AMD part provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while the Qualcomm part provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip includes Radeon 610M, while the Qualcomm chip includes Adreno X2-90.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier and uses the AMD Socket FL1. The Qualcomm processor has a locked multiplier and uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. The AMD part was released on April 22, 2025, while the Qualcomm part has a release date of April 5, 2026. The AMD part number is 100-000001850, and the Qualcomm part number is X2E96100.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Because the database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries and zero recorded scores for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100, a direct numerical comparison cannot be constructed. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX, however, provides a full picture of its own performance across the 13 recorded tests.

The strongest results for the AMD processor appear in data-heavy workloads. The PassMark data compression score of 496,427 is the highest single figure in its suite. Integer math at 146,506 and floating point math at 86,747 show solid throughput in arithmetic operations. The multithread score of 41,732 and the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25,265 both indicate strong parallel processing capability given the 12-core, 24-thread configuration.

Single-thread performance is comparatively modest. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,958 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,857 place it below what the higher base clock of the Qualcomm part might suggest, though no direct measurement exists to confirm that expectation. The Qualcomm processor's base clock of 4.45 GHz versus the AMD base of 2.90 GHz, combined with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 5.10 GHz, implies competitive single-thread behavior, but the database does not contain a score to verify it.

The nearest rival data for the AMD processor provides context for its aggregate standing. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF averages 71,910, just 0.2% above the Ryzen 7 8840HX. The Intel Xeon 6517P and 6724P both sit 0.8% below the AMD part, while the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 sits 0.6% above. These margins are small enough that workload-specific outcomes would likely determine any real-world winner between these processors.

The Qualcomm part's 50th percentile ranking, combined with an average benchmark score of zero, means the database has no data point to set against any of these figures.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has more physical cores at 18, but the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has more threads at 24 versus 18 because the AMD part supports simultaneous multithreading while the Qualcomm part does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 delivers 228.6 GB/s over a triple-channel LPDDR5X bus. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX delivers 83.2 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 bus. The Qualcomm part offers roughly 2.75 times the bandwidth.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has 64 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has only 9 MB of shared L3. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core. The Qualcomm part uses 288 KB of L1 per core and 16 MB of L2 per module.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX boosts to 5.10 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100's 5.00 GHz boost. However, the Qualcomm part has a much higher base clock at 4.45 GHz versus 2.90 GHz.

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX 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. Both are mobile-segment processors.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Neither processor supports ECC memory. Both have ECC support listed as false in the database.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100:

• Cores: 12 (AMD) versus 18 (Qualcomm)
• Threads: 24 (AMD) versus 18 (Qualcomm)
• Base clock: 2.90 GHz (AMD) versus 4.45 GHz (Qualcomm)
• Boost clock: 5.10 GHz (AMD) versus 5.00 GHz (Qualcomm)
• TDP: 55 watts (AMD) versus not recorded (Qualcomm)
• Socket: AMD Socket FL1 (AMD) versus Qualcomm BGA 2343 (Qualcomm)
• Architecture: Zen 4 (AMD) versus not recorded (Qualcomm)
• Codename: Dragon Range (AMD) versus Glymur (Qualcomm)
• Generation: Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 Dragon Range) (AMD) versus Snapdragon X2 (Elite) (Qualcomm)
• Process node: 5 nm (AMD) versus 3 nm (Qualcomm)
• Transistors: 13,140 million (AMD) versus not recorded (Qualcomm)
• Die size: 2x 71 mm² (AMD) versus 220 mm² (Qualcomm)
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core (AMD) versus 288 KB per core (Qualcomm)
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core (AMD) versus 16 MB per module (Qualcomm)
• L3 cache: 64 MB shared (AMD) versus 9 MB shared (Qualcomm)
• Memory support: DDR5 (AMD) versus LPDDR5X (Qualcomm)
• Memory bus: Dual-channel (AMD) versus Triple-channel (Qualcomm)
• Memory bandwidth: 83.2 GB/s (AMD) versus 228.6 GB/s (Qualcomm)
• PCIe lanes: Gen 5, 28 lanes (AMD) versus Gen 5, 12 lanes (Qualcomm)
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 610M (AMD) versus Adreno X2-90 (Qualcomm)
• Multiplier unlocked: true (AMD) versus false (Qualcomm)
• Part number: 100-000001850 (AMD) versus X2E96100 (Qualcomm)
• Release date: April 22, 2025 (AMD) versus April 5, 2026 (Qualcomm)

The Verdict

The data in the database supports only one processor as a measured performer: the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX. Its 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs, an average benchmark score of 71,797, and a full suite of 13 test results establish it as a capable mobile processor. The nearest rival comparisons show it trading within 0.8% of several Intel Xeon server parts and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF, which indicates consistent aggregate performance across diverse workloads.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100, despite its architectural advantages in process node (3 nm versus 5 nm), core count (18 versus 12), base clock (4.45 GHz versus 2.90 GHz), and memory bandwidth (228.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s), has no recorded benchmark scores. Its 50th percentile ranking and average score of zero mean the database cannot confirm any performance claim for this part.

For buyers or analysts relying strictly on recorded measurements, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX is the only option with verified data. Its 24 threads and 64 MB of L3 cache suggest strength in multi-threaded and cache-sensitive workloads. The Qualcomm part offers a higher base clock and substantially more memory bandwidth on paper, but without benchmark entries, those specifications do not translate into verified performance in the database. The AMD processor is the defensible choice based on available evidence.