Core i5-10310U vs Microsoft SQ1
Aggregate performance score
i5-10310U outperforms Microsoft SQ1 by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Microsoft SQ1 and Core i5-10310U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1418 | 1327 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Series | Qualcomm Snapdragon | Intel Comet Lake |
| Architecture codename | Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019) | Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) |
| Release date | 2 October 2019 (4 years ago) | 13 May 2020 (4 years ago) |
| Current price | $1873 | no data |
Detailed specifications
Microsoft SQ1 and Core i5-10310U 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 | 8 (Octa-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 1.7 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L1 cache | no data | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | no data | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 100 °C |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Microsoft SQ1 and Core i5-10310U 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 configuration | no data | 1 |
| Socket | no data | FCBGA1528 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | no data | 15 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Microsoft SQ1 and Core i5-10310U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | no data | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| AES-NI | no data | + |
| FMA | no data | + |
| AVX | no data | + |
| vPro | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| Speed Shift | no data | + |
| My WiFi | no data | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | no data | 2.0 |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | + |
| TSX | no data | - |
| Idle States | no data | + |
| Thermal Monitoring | no data | + |
| Flex Memory Access | no data | + |
| SIPP | no data | + |
| Status | no data | Discontinued |
Security technologies
Microsoft SQ1 and Core i5-10310U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
| Secure Key | no data | + |
| MPX | no data | + |
| Identity Protection | no data | + |
| SGX | no data | Yes with Intel® ME |
| OS Guard | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Microsoft SQ1 and Core i5-10310U 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 Microsoft SQ1 and Core i5-10310U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR3, DDR4 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 64 GB |
| Max memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 45.8 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | no data | - |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Qualcomm Adreno 685 | Intel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors |
| Max video memory | no data | 32 GB |
| Quick Sync Video | no data | + |
| Clear Video | no data | + |
| Clear Video HD | no data | + |
| Graphics max frequency | no data | 1.15 GHz |
| Execution Units | no data | 24 |
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of Microsoft SQ1 and Core i5-10310U integrated GPUs.
| Number of displays supported | no data | 3 |
| eDP | no data | + |
| DisplayPort | no data | + |
| HDMI | no data | + |
| DVI | no data | + |
Graphics image quality
Maximum display resolutions supported by Microsoft SQ1 and Core i5-10310U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.
| 4K resolution support | no data | + |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | no data | 4096 x 2304@24Hz |
| Max resolution over eDP | no data | 4096 x 2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | no data | 4096 x 2304@60Hz |
Graphics API support
APIs supported by Microsoft SQ1 and Core i5-10310U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.
| DirectX | no data | 12 |
| OpenGL | no data | 4.5 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Microsoft SQ1 and Core i5-10310U.
| PCIe version | no data | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 16 |
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.
Core i5-10310U outperforms Microsoft SQ1 by 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Core i5-10310U outperforms Microsoft SQ1 by 12% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 3.69 | 4.14 |
| Recency | 2 October 2019 | 13 May 2020 |
| Physical cores | 8 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm | 14 nm |
The Core i5-10310U is our recommended choice as it beats the Microsoft SQ1 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Microsoft SQ1 and Core i5-10310U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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