Signal65 Benchmark Report: Qualcomm Triumphs Over Intel
On October 2, IT Home reported compelling benchmarking news. Yesterday, October 1, the reputable analysis firm Signal65 published a comprehensive performance report. Their rigorous testing demonstrates that the formidable 18-core Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (specifically the X2E-88-100 model) effectively outperforms the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor. This dominance manifests across crucial metrics, including CPU power, artificial intelligence processing, general productivity, and the majority of battery endurance evaluations.
Detailed Specifications of the Tested Processors
IT Home referenced the original blog post to detail the three specific processor chips subjected to this rigorous evaluation:
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100 | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test System | Lenovo Slim 7x (83QR) | Dell XPS 14 (DA14260) | Lenovo Yoga 7a 14 (83TD) |
| CPU Cores | 18 Cores / 18 Threads | 16 Cores / 16 Threads | 6 Cores / 12 Threads |
| Architecture | ARM64 (Oryon) | x86-64 (Panther Lake) | x86-64 (Zen 5) |
| Integrated Graphics | Adreno X2-90 | Intel Arc B390 | AMD Radeon 840M |
| System Memory | 32 GB, 9523 MHz | 32 GB, 9600 MHz | 24 GB, 8533 MHz |
| Battery Capacity | 70.0 Wh | 68.6 Wh | 70.0 Wh |
| Operating System | Windows 26H1 (28000.2608) | Windows 25H2 (26200.8973) | Windows 25H2 (26200.8973) |
CPU and Artificial Intelligence Performance
During the strenuous Geekbench 7 multi-core evaluation, the Snapdragon system achieved a remarkable score of 24,016. Conversely, the Intel system managed a score of 18,360. Consequently, Snapdragon established a commanding 31 percent lead. In the single-core assessment, Snapdragon scored 3,237, while Intel trailed with a score of 2,602.
Furthermore, the Snapdragon system confidently dominated multiple artificial intelligence benchmarks. In the demanding UL Procyon AI Computer Vision test, it secured a formidable score of 4,360. The Intel system languished behind with a score of 2,302. Similarly, in the AI CV 2.0 WinML evaluation, Snapdragon maintained a substantial advantage of approximately 31 percent over its Intel rival.
Battery Endurance Analysis
Battery endurance testing revealed intriguing results. The Snapdragon system sustained local video playback for an impressive 16.1 hours. The Intel system achieved 14.4 hours under identical conditions. During the intensive Chrome browsing simulation, Snapdragon lasted 11.2 hours, whereas Intel depleted its reserves after 8.6 hours. However, in the specific office productivity endurance test, Intel secured a victory, lasting 17.4 hours compared to Snapdragon’s 14.3 hours.
