Intel Core Ultra X9 388H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme
74.6Single-core86.6
61.3Multi-core79.1
81.4Efficiencyspec-based93.3
88.3iGPU75.6
56.4Platformspec-based51.1
4 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra X9 388H7 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme
InnoReviews verdict
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme wins this laptop processor face-off, 78.6 to 69.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+18) and single-core (+12). Intel Core Ultra X9 388H still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
- Stronger iGPU score: 88 vs 76
- 77% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 6,501 vs 3,667
- 33% lower process: 2 nm vs 3 nm
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 75
- Stronger multi-core score: 79 vs 61
- 110% higher Base clock: 4.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,062 vs 3,038
- 33% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 23,166 vs 17,395
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2025 |
| Process | 2 nm+33% | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 25 W | — |
| Max TDP | 80 W | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 18+13% |
| Performance cores | 4 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | — |
| Threads | 16 | 18+13% |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 4.4 GHz+110% |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+2% | 5 GHz |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | — |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc B390 | Qualcomm Adreno X2-90 |
| iGPU clock | 2,500 MHz | 1,850 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Max memory | 96 GB | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,038Top 16% | 4,062+34%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,395Top 13% | 23,166+33%Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,201Top 4% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 18,911Top 20% | — |
| PassMark | 36,409Top 15% | 44,659+23%Top 10% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,300Top 14% | 4,540+6%Top 9% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 6,501+77%Top 5% | 3,667Top 14% |
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