Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)

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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) CPU1 vs CPU2 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)

CPU comparison

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) or Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) - 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) has 12 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) was released in Q2/2024.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) has 12 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) was released in Q2/2024.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (3) Family Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (3)
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (3) CPU group Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (3)
1 Generation 1
Oryon Architecture Oryon
Mobile Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) is 1.00 GHz (3.40 GHz) while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) has 12 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) is at 1.00 GHz (4.00 GHz).

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) Characteristic Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
12 Cores 12
12 Threads 12
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
1.00 GHz Frequency 1.00 GHz
3.40 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.00 GHz
3.40 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.40 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) Characteristic Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
Qualcomm AI engine AI hardware Qualcomm AI engine
Qualcomm Hexagon NPU @ 45 TOPS AI specifications Qualcomm Hexagon NPU @ 45 TOPS

Internal Graphics

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) or Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) 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.

Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus GPU Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus
1.00 GHz GPU frequency 1.00 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
4 nm Technology 4 nm
4 Max. displays 4
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
12.2 DirectX Version 12.2

Hardware codec support

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.

Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus GPU Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus
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 Codec VP9 Decode
Decode Codec VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode Codec AV1 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec VC-1 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) can use up to 64 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 135.2 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) supports up to 64 GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 135.2 GB/s.

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) Characteristic Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
LPDDR5X-8533 Memory LPDDR5X-8533
64 GB Max. Memory 64 GB
8 (Octa Channel) Memory channels 8 (Octa Channel)
135.2 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 135.2 GB/s
No ECC No
42.00 MB L2 Cache 42.00 MB
-- L3 Cache --
4.0 PCIe version 4.0
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) is 23 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) has a TDP of 23 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) Characteristic Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
23 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 23 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
80 W TDP up 80 W
12 W TDP down 12 W
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) is manufactured in 4 nm and has 42.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 42.00 MB cache.

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) Characteristic Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
4 nm Technology 4 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Armv8-A (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) Armv8-A (64 bit)
-- ISA extensions --
-- Socket --
None Virtualization None
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10/11 (ARM), Linux Operating systems Windows 10/11 (ARM), Linux
Q2/2024 Release date Q2/2024
-- Release price --
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus @ 1.00 GHzNot verified
3800 (100%)
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus @ 1.00 GHzNot verified
3800 (100%)

Performance for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. The performance is given in the number (trillions) of arithmetic operations per second (TOPS).
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 1.00 GHzNot verified
45 (100%)
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
12C 12T @ 1.00 GHzNot verified
45 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
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