Microsoft SQ1 vs Atom x5-Z8500
Aggregate performance score
Microsoft SQ1 outperforms Atom x5-Z8500 by a whopping 371% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Atom x5-Z8500 and Microsoft SQ1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2625 | 1486 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Series | 5x Intel Atom | Qualcomm Snapdragon |
| Power efficiency | no data | 0.12 |
| Architecture codename | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) | Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019) |
| Release date | 2 March 2015 (9 years ago) | 2 October 2019 (5 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Atom x5-Z8500 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 | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | 1.44 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 2.24 GHz | 3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | no data |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | 2 MB |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 90 °C | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Atom x5-Z8500 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 configuration | 1 (Uniprocessor) | no data |
| Socket | UTFCBGA1380 | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | no data | 3000 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom x5-Z8500 and Microsoft SQ1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | - |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
Security technologies
Atom x5-Z8500 and Microsoft SQ1 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| Secure Boot | + | no data |
| Identity Protection | + | - |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Atom x5-Z8500 and Microsoft SQ1 are enumerated here.
| VT-x | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom x5-Z8500 and Microsoft SQ1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | no data |
| Maximum memory size | 8 GB | no data |
| Max memory channels | 2 | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel HD Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno 685 |
| Max video memory | 8 GB | no data |
| Graphics max frequency | 600 MHz | no data |
| Execution Units | 12 | no data |
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of Atom x5-Z8500 and Microsoft SQ1 integrated GPUs.
| Number of displays supported | 3 | no data |
Graphics image quality
Maximum display resolutions supported by Atom x5-Z8500 and Microsoft SQ1 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 3840x2160 | no data |
| Max resolution over eDP | 2560x1600 | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom x5-Z8500 and Microsoft SQ1.
| PCIe version | 2.0 | no data |
| PCI Express lanes | 2 | no data |
| USB revision | 3.0 | no data |
| Number of USB ports | 3 | 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.
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.
Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core
Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.
Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core
Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.78 | 3.67 |
| Recency | 2 March 2015 | 2 October 2019 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 8 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 7 nm |
Microsoft SQ1 has a 370.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 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 Atom x5-Z8500 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Atom x5-Z8500 and Microsoft SQ1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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