Microsoft SQ1 vs i5-7640K
Primary details
Comparing Core i5-7640K and Microsoft SQ1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | not rated | 1483 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Qualcomm Snapdragon |
| Power efficiency | no data | 0.12 |
| Architecture codename | Kaby Lake-X (2017) | Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019) |
| Release date | no 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | no data | 8 |
| Boost clock speed | 3.9 GHz | 3 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | no data |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | no data |
| L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) | 2 MB |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | no 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 configuration | 1 | no data |
| Socket | 1151 | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 112 Watt | 3000 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 types | DDR4 | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Qualcomm 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.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-7640K and Microsoft SQ1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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