Snapdragon X Elite Benchmark Leak Unveils Qualcomm’s Acheivement

The potential for Windows gaming on ARM is increasingly feasible, thanks not only to recent emulation advancements but also to the impressive performance of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite processor. Recent benchmark tests have showcased the CPU outperforming some of the top processors currently available on the market. This development raises the question: are we reaching a stage where consumers will have more viable options beyond just Intel and AMD for their computing needs?

The Twitter user shared the benchmarks. It reveals highly promising results for the upcoming Qualcomm processor. Conducted on Geekbench 6, while it’s essential to interpret these findings judiciously, the performance exhibited is commendable, hinting at a bright future for thin and light laptops featuring this chipset.

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Scoring 2,427 points in the single-core Geekbench test and 14,254 points in the multi-core test, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite demonstrates remarkable performance, surpassing numerous recent mobile chips from both AMD and Intel. Surprisingly, it even outperforms several Raptor Lake processors and AMD’s latest Ryzen 9 8945HS, albeit by a slight margin.

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite vs. AMD and Intel

CPU	Single-Core	Multi-Core
Snapdragon X Elite	2,427	14,254
Core i9-13900H Core i7-13700HX	2,337 2,284	10,591 11,636
Ryzen 9 8945HS	2,374	11,650

In multi-core workloads, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite maintains a significant lead against the Core i9-13900H, the Core i7-13700HX, and the Ryzen 9 8945HS, outperforming them by 25.7%, 18.4%, and 18.3%, respectively, as per comparisons compiled by Tom’s Hardware. However, the lead narrows down in single-core performance, where the difference remains in the low single digits.

When compared to newer chips like Intel’s high-end Core i9-14900HX, there is indeed a gap, which is expected given the newer architecture. The Core i9-14900HX boasts an average Geekbench 6 score of 2,809 in single-core and 16,525 in multi-core, making it approximately 13.5% faster in single-core and 15.9% faster in multi-core performance compared to the Snapdragon X Elite.

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Nonetheless, considering that the Snapdragon X Elite falls slightly behind one of Intel’s top-tier offerings by approximately 15%, it demonstrates a significant achievement for Qualcomm. Moreover, Apple may need to brace itself as well, as reports suggest that the Snapdragon X Elite could outperform the M2 chip by around 50%. However, these claims await further validation as they are based on early benchmarks.