Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core 3 processor 100U or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core 3 processor 100U has 6 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. Up to 96 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 3 processor 100U was released in Q1/2024. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.36 GHz. The CPU supports up to 24 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 was released in Q4/2022. |
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Intel Core 3 (1) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (103) |
Intel Core processors (Series 1) (3) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (2) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Raptor Lake U | Architecture | Cortex-X3 / -A715 / -A510 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
-- | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core 3 processor 100U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 3 processor 100U is 1.20 GHz (4.70 GHz) while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is at 3.36 GHz. |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
6 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.20 GHz (4.70 GHz) 2x Redwood Cove |
A-Core | 3.36 GHz 1x Cortex-X3 |
0.90 GHz (3.30 GHz) 4x Crestmont |
B-Core | 2.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A715/A710 |
-- | C-Core | 2.00 GHz 3x Cortex-A510 |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
Intel® AI Boost | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) | AI specifications | Hexagon 780 @ 26 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core 3 processor 100U or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.68 GHz |
1.25 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
13 | GPU Generation | 8 |
10 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 2 |
64 | Compute units | -- |
512 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core 3 processor 100U can use up to 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 supports up to 24 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 67.0 GB/s. |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
LPDDR5-5200, DDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5X-8400 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 67.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
10.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core 3 processor 100U is 15 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
55 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
12 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 3 processor 100U is manufactured in 10 nm and has 10.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
10 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1744 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10/11 (ARM) |
Q1/2024 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) @ 1.25 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Qualcomm Adreno 740 @ 0.68 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 3 processor 100U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
Unknown | Unknown |