Microsoft SQ1 vs i7-1060G7

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-1060G7
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 9 Watt
3.35
Microsoft SQ1
2019
8 cores / 8 threads
3.72
+11%

Microsoft SQ1 outperforms Core i7-1060G7 by a moderate 11% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-1060G7 and Microsoft SQ1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15791491
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Qualcomm Snapdragon
Power efficiency26.42no data
Architecture codenameIce Lake (Client) (2019)Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019)
Release date1 August 2019 (5 years ago)2 October 2019 (5 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-1060G7 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)
Threads88
Base clock speed1 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 × 4 GT/sno data
Multiplier10no data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache8 MB (shared)2 MB
Chip lithography10 nm7 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-1060G7 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
SocketIntel BGA1440no data
Power consumption (TDP)9 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-1060G7 and Microsoft SQ1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-1060G7 and Microsoft SQ1 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-1060G7 and Microsoft SQ1 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-1060G7 and Microsoft SQ1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesLPDDR4-3733no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth59.732 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Plus GraphicsQualcomm Adreno 685
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-1060G7 and Microsoft SQ1 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-1060G7 and Microsoft SQ1 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-1060G7 and Microsoft SQ1 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-1060G7 and Microsoft SQ1.

PCIe version3.0no 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.

i7-1060G7 3.35
Microsoft SQ1 3.72
+11%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-1060G7 2322
Microsoft SQ1 2875
+23.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.35 3.72
Recency 1 August 2019 2 October 2019
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 10 nm 7 nm

Microsoft SQ1 has a 11% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 months, 100% more physical cores, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

The Microsoft SQ1 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1060G7 in performance tests.


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