Microsoft SQ1 vs i5-6442EQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-6442EQ
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
2.82
Microsoft SQ1
2019
8 cores / 8 threads
3.73
+32.3%

Microsoft SQ1 outperforms Core i5-6442EQ by a substantial 32% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-6442EQ and Microsoft SQ1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16801488
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.40no data
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Qualcomm Snapdragon
Power efficiency10.67no data
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019)
Release date12 October 2015 (9 years ago)2 October 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$250no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-6442EQ 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
Boost clock speed1.9 GHz3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier19no data
L1 cache256 KBno data
L2 cache1 MBno data
L3 cache6 MB2 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die size122 mm2no data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-6442EQ 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
Power consumption (TDP)25 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-6442EQ and Microsoft SQ1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-

Security technologies

Core i5-6442EQ and Microsoft SQ1 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-6442EQ and Microsoft SQ1 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-6442EQ and Microsoft SQ1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 530Qualcomm Adreno 685

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-6442EQ and Microsoft SQ1.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i5-6442EQ 2.82
Microsoft SQ1 3.73
+32.3%

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.

i5-6442EQ 4483
Microsoft SQ1 5918
+32%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.82 3.73
Recency 12 October 2015 2 October 2019
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm

Microsoft SQ1 has a 32.3% 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 Core i5-6442EQ in performance tests.


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