Core i7-12700K vs Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-80-100: CPU comparison

Performance score

Core i7-12700K 2021, $409 · 12/20 cores/threads, 125 W

50.82

Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-80-100 2026 · 12/12 cores/threads

52.19 +3%

Core i5-12450H Core Ultra 7 258V Ryzen 5 7500F Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Ryzen 7 9800X3D Core i9-14900HX Core i9-14900K Ryzen 9 9950X

Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-80-100 is 3% faster than Core i7-12700K by our estimate.

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)

Core i7-12700K

286

faster than 86% of tested · runs: 120

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

	Core i7-12700K	Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-80-100
Score (0–100)	50.82	52.19
Ranking position	64	59
Price/performance (0–100)	44.59	no data
Power efficiency (0–100)	21.25	no data
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Manufacturer	Intel	Qualcomm
Architecture	Alder Lake	Oryon Gen 3 (Snapdragon X2)
Release date	2021-11-04	Q1 2026
Launch price	$409	no data

Specifications

	Core i7-12700K	Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-80-100
Cores	12	12
Threads	20	12
P + E cores	8 + 4	no data
Base clock	3.6 GHz	no data
Boost clock	5 GHz	4.7 GHz
L2 cache	12 MB	no data
L3 cache	25 MB	34 MB
Process node	Intel 7	no data
Unlocked multiplier	yes	no
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Qualcomm Adreno GPU
NPU (AI accelerator)	no	no

Compatibility

	Core i7-12700K	Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-80-100
Socket	LGA1700	no data
TDP	125 W	no data
Max temperature	100 °C	no data

Memory and PCI Express

	Core i7-12700K	Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-80-100
Memory type	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	no data
Memory channels	2	no data
Max memory	128 GB	no data
PCI Express version	5.0	no data
PCIe lanes	20	no data

Pros and cons

Core i7-12700K

more threads: 20 vs 12
unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)

Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-80-100

25% faster single core
bigger L3 cache: 34 MB vs 25 MB
newer: released in 2026

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