How do the scores compare?

Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 scores 48.9/100 overall; Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme scores 78.6/100. Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 wins 0 individual spec rows, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme wins 9.

What are the main differences between the Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme?

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme advantages: Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 46; Stronger multi-core score: 79 vs 43; Stronger iGPU score: 76 vs 45; 300% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,667 vs 917; 173% higher PassMark: 44,659 vs 16,386.

Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme

Qualcomm

Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100

WINNER

Qualcomm

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme

46.3Single-core86.6

42.8Multi-core79.1

79.3Efficiencyspec-based93.3

44.8iGPU75.6

39.4Platformspec-based51.1

0 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-1009 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme wins this laptop processor face-off, 78.6 to 48.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+40) and multi-core (+36). Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme

Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 46
Stronger multi-core score: 79 vs 43
Stronger iGPU score: 76 vs 45
300% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,667 vs 917
173% higher PassMark: 44,659 vs 16,386

General

General comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100	Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme
Announced	2025	2025
Process	4 nm	3 nm+25%
Base TDP	23 W	—

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100	Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme
Cores	8	18+125%
Performance cores	8	—
Threads	8	18+125%
Base clock	3 GHz	4.4 GHz+47%
Boost clock	3 GHz	5 GHz+67%
L3 cache	6 MB	—

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100	Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme
iGPU	Qualcomm Adreno X1-45	Qualcomm Adreno X2-90
iGPU clock	1,100 MHz	1,850 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100	Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme
Memory support	LPDDR5X-8448	LPDDR5X
Max memory	64 GB	—

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100	Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,150Bottom 23%	4,062+89%Top 4%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	10,800Bottom 44%	23,166+115%Top 4%
PassMark	16,386Bottom 36%	44,659+173%Top 10%
3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU)	917Bottom 31%	3,667+300%Top 9%

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