Intel Core i7-14650HX vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100)

Intel Core i7-14650HX or Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) - 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 i7-14650HX has 16 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.20 GHz. Up to 192 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-14650HX was released in Q1/2024.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) was released in Q2/2024.

The Intel Core i7-14650HX has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-14650HX is 2.20 GHz (5.20 GHz) while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) has 10 CPU cores and 10 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) is at 1.00 GHz (3.40 GHz).

The 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.

The Intel Core i7-14650HX or Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) 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.

A 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.

The Intel Core i7-14650HX can use up to 192 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) supports up to 64 GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 133.9 GB/s.

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-14650HX is 55 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) has a TDP of 23 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

The Intel Core i7-14650HX is manufactured in 10 nm and has 30.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 42.00 MB cache.