Microsoft SQ1 vs Core i5-1034G1
Aggregate performance score
i5-1034G1 outperforms Microsoft SQ1 by an impressive 59% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i5-1034G1 and Microsoft SQ1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1053 | 1419 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Core i5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon |
| Architecture codename | Ice Lake U (2019−2020) | Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019) |
| Release date | 29 May 2019 (5 years ago) | 2 October 2019 (4 years ago) |
| Current price | no data | $1873 |
Detailed specifications
Core i5-1034G1 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | 0.8 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 3.6 GHz | 3 GHz |
| L1 cache | 192 KB | no data |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | no data |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Chip lithography | 10 nm | 7 nm |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core i5-1034G1 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.
| Power consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt | no data |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-1034G1 and Microsoft SQ1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Turbo Boost Technology | + | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | Qualcomm Adreno 685 |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 5.88 | 3.69 |
| Recency | 29 May 2019 | 2 October 2019 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 10 nm | 7 nm |
The Core i5-1034G1 is our recommended choice as it beats the Microsoft SQ1 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-1034G1 and Microsoft SQ1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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