Microsoft SQ1 vs Celeron J3160

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron J3160
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 6 Watt
0.81
Microsoft SQ1
2019
8 cores / 8 threads, 3000 Watt
3.73
+360%

Microsoft SQ1 outperforms Celeron J3160 by a whopping 360% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron J3160 and Microsoft SQ1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26011484
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.03no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel CeleronQualcomm Snapdragon
Power efficiency12.540.12
Architecture codenameAirmont (2016)Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019)
Release date15 January 2016 (8 years ago)2 October 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$107no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Celeron J3160 and Microsoft SQ1 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed1.6 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.24 GHz3 GHz
Bus typeIDIno data
L2 cache2 MBno data
L3 cache0 KB2 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Maximum core temperature90 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Celeron J3160 and Microsoft SQ1 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)no data
SocketFCBGA1170no data
Power consumption (TDP)6 Watt3000 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron J3160 and Microsoft SQ1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Smart Response-no data
GPIO+no data
Smart Connect-no data
HD Audio+no data
RST-no data

Security technologies

Celeron J3160 and Microsoft SQ1 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Boot+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard-no data
Anti-Theft-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron J3160 and Microsoft SQ1 are enumerated here.

VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
VT-i-no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron J3160 and Microsoft SQ1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1600no data
Maximum memory size8 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataQualcomm Adreno 685
Max video memory8 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency700 MHzno data
Execution Units12no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron J3160 and Microsoft SQ1 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Celeron J3160 and Microsoft SQ1 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX+no data
OpenGL+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron J3160 and Microsoft SQ1.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes4no data
USB revision2.0/3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports5no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports2no data
Number of USB ports5no data
Integrated LAN-no data
UART+no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Celeron J3160 0.81
Microsoft SQ1 3.73
+360%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Celeron J3160 1269
Microsoft SQ1 5822
+359%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.81 3.73
Recency 15 January 2016 2 October 2019
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 6 Watt 3000 Watt

Celeron J3160 has 49900% lower power consumption.

Microsoft SQ1, on the other hand, has a 360.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Microsoft SQ1 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron J3160 in performance tests.

Note that Celeron J3160 is a desktop processor while Microsoft SQ1 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron J3160 and Microsoft SQ1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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