The first benchmarks for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Plus “X1P-42-100” 8-Core CPU have surfaced, showcasing the performance of these entry-level Oryon and Adreno chips in Windows environments. The benchmarks reveal the chip’s capabilities in both CPU and GPU tasks, though they indicate it is slower compared to more advanced models in the Snapdragon X lineup.
The Snapdragon X Plus 8-Core CPU, identified as “X1P-42-100,” targets budget and mainstream audiences seeking to enter the AI PC segment. This SoC was benchmarked on an ASUS ProArt PZ13 laptop model named “HT5306QA_HT5306QA.”
Spec-wise, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus “X1P-42-100” employs eight Oryon CPU cores built on a 4nm process node. These cores are divided into two clusters with clock speeds of 3.24 GHz and 3.42 GHz. The max single-core and multi-core boost clocks are stated at 3.4 and 3.2 GHz, respectively. Also present is a total cache of 30 MB, with each cluster offering 12 MB of L2 cache.
On the GPU front, the Snapdragon X Plus features the Adreno X1-45 integrated chip running at a clock speed of 280 MHz, delivering 1.7 TFLOPs of compute. This is notably lower than the 4.6-3.8 TFLOPs output by other models in the Snapdragon X lineup. The ASUS laptops also incorporate LPDDR5X-8448 memory, and the NPU remains unchanged, rated at 45 TOPS. It appears Qualcomm prioritized NPU or AI performance over GPU performance to align with Microsoft’s Copilot+ requirements.
The Snapdragon X CPU lineup features various models with different configurations:
– X1E-84-100: 12 cores, 42 MB cache, 4.2-3.8 GHz, 4.6 TFLOPs GPU, 45 AI TOPS, LPDDR5x-8448, 23-80W TDP
– X1E-80-100: 12 cores, 42 MB cache, 4.0-3.4 GHz, 3.8 TFLOPs GPU, 45 AI TOPS, LPDDR5x-8448, 23-80W TDP
– X1E-78-100: 12 cores, 42 MB cache, N/A-3.4 GHz, 3.8 TFLOPs GPU, 45 AI TOPS, LPDDR5x-8448, 23-80W TDP
– X1P-64-100: 10 cores, 42 MB cache, N/A-3.4 GHz, 3.8 TFLOPs GPU, 45 AI TOPS, LPDDR5x-8448, 10-20W TDP
– X1P-42-100: 8 cores, 30 MB cache, N/A-3.4 GHz, 1.7 TFLOPs GPU, 45 AI TOPS, LPDDR5x-8448, 10-20W TDP
For performance analysis, the Snapdragon X Plus 8-Core CPU scored 102 points in single-core and 649 points in multi-core tests on Cinebench 2024. This is compared to a 10-core model which scored 107 points in single-core and 809 points in multi-thread, showcasing a 5% single-core and 20% multi-core performance reduction.
In Blender, the 8-Core CPU completed the standard render test in 2 minutes, 3 seconds, and 48 milliseconds. On Geekbench 6, the chip scored 2422 points in single-core and 11,386 points in the multi-threaded test.
For GPU benchmarks, the Snapdragon X Plus “X1P-42-100” scored 1025 points in the 3DMark Time Spy, with a 916 graphics score and a 3181 CPU score. The X Elite, in contrast, scores around 1900 points. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad, it managed 1159 points and 8.6 FPS, which is 40-50% lower than other X Elite and X Plus offerings.
Actual gaming performance was also tested with Shadow of The Tomb Raider, where the GPU averaged 18 FPS on Low settings at 1080p, and 12 FPS on High settings at 1080p, while the X Elite scored closer to 33 FPS.
In summary, while Qualcomm’s entry-level Snapdragon X Plus 8-Core CPU demonstrates satisfactory performance for basic tasks, it significantly lags behind its more advanced counterparts. Starting at a price point of $700, these laptops might be attractive against other mainstream options. However, with upcoming releases of Lunar Lake and Kraken Point CPUs, Qualcomm may face stiff competition in the near future.
