FPSVersusCore Ultra 7 265K vs Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E-96-100
Performance score
Core Ultra 7 265K and Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E-96-100 are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
CPU rendering (Blender)
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Core Ultra 7 265K | Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E-96-100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 79.26 | 80.33 |
| Ranking position | 10 | 8 |
| Price/performance (0–100) | 72.19 | no data |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 33.14 | no data |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | Qualcomm |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake | Oryon Gen 3 (Snapdragon X2) |
| Release date | 2024-10-24 | Q4 2025 |
| Launch price | $394 | no data |
Specifications
| Core Ultra 7 265K | Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E-96-100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 18 |
| Threads | 20 | 18 |
| P + E cores | 8 + 12 | no data |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 36 MB | no data |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 53 MB |
| Process node | 3 nm | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | yes | no |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Graphics | Adreno X2-90 |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core Ultra 7 265K | Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E-96-100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | no data |
| TDP | 125 W | no data |
| Max temperature | 105 °C | no data |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core Ultra 7 265K | Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E-96-100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5-6400 | no data |
| Memory channels | 2 | no data |
| Max memory | 256 GB | no data |
| PCI Express version | 5.0 | no data |
| PCIe lanes | 24 | no data |
Pros and cons
Core Ultra 7 265K
- more cores: 20 vs 18
- more threads: 20 vs 18
- unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)
Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E-96-100
- 9% faster single core
- bigger L3 cache: 53 MB vs 30 MB
- newer: released in 2025
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Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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