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Intel Core i7-9800X | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-9800X and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-9800X 8 core processor released in Q4/2018 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2024. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (4) |
Intel Core i 9000X (8) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (4) |
9 | Generation | 1 |
Skylake X Refresh | Architecture | Oryon |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-9800X is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) clocks with 1.00 GHz (3.40 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-9800X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) |
8 | Cores | 12 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.80 GHz | Frequency | 1.00 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.40 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.40 GHz |
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 i7-9800X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU @ 45 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus |
GPU frequency | 1.00 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.2 |
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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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-9800X, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 133.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-9800X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR5X-8448 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 133.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 42.00 MB |
16.50 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | -- |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-9800X has a TDP of 165 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) is 23 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-9800X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 23 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 80 W |
-- | TDP down | 12 W |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-9800X has 16.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) is at 42.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-9800X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) |
14 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 2066 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10/11 (ARM), Linux |
Q4/2018 | Release date | Q2/2024 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 1.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9800X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus @ 1.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 1.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-9800X | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) |
Unknown | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 |