Microsoft SQ1 vs i5-7640K

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Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7640K and Microsoft SQ1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the rankingnot rated1482
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataQualcomm Snapdragon
Power efficiencyno data0.12
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-X (2017)Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)2 October 2019 (5 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-7640K 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)
Threadsno data8
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)2 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7640K 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 configuration1no data
Socket1151no data
Power consumption (TDP)112 Watt3000 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7640K and Microsoft SQ1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7640K and Microsoft SQ1 are enumerated here.

VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7640K and Microsoft SQ1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataQualcomm Adreno 685

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 112 Watt 3000 Watt

i5-7640K has 2578.6% lower power consumption.

Microsoft SQ1, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Core i5-7640K and Microsoft SQ1. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core i5-7640K is a desktop processor while Microsoft SQ1 is a notebook one.


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