Microsoft SQ1 vs i7-4810MQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4810MQ
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
3.84
+4.3%
Microsoft SQ1
2019
8 cores / 8 threads, 3000 Watt
3.68

Core i7-4810MQ outperforms Microsoft SQ1 by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4810MQ and Microsoft SQ1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14591484
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Qualcomm Snapdragon
Power efficiency7.700.12
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019)
Release date20 January 2014 (10 years ago)2 October 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4810MQ 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)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.8 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache8 MB (shared)2 MB
Chip lithography22 nm7 nm
Die size177 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4810MQ 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
SocketFCPGA946no data
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt3000 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4810MQ and Microsoft SQ1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-4810MQ and Microsoft SQ1 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4810MQ and Microsoft SQ1 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4810MQ and Microsoft SQ1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600Qualcomm Adreno 685
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4810MQ and Microsoft SQ1 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4810MQ and Microsoft SQ1 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4810MQ and Microsoft SQ1 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4810MQ and Microsoft SQ1.

PCIe version3no 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.

i7-4810MQ 3.84
+4.3%
Microsoft SQ1 3.68

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.

i7-4810MQ 6071
+4.3%
Microsoft SQ1 5822

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.

i7-4810MQ 5445
+914%
Microsoft SQ1 537

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.

i7-4810MQ 19148
+348%
Microsoft SQ1 4276

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

i7-4810MQ 9.93
+43%
Microsoft SQ1 14.2

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.84 3.68
Recency 20 January 2014 2 October 2019
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 3000 Watt

i7-4810MQ has a 4.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 6283% lower power consumption.

Microsoft SQ1, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, 100% more physical cores, and a 214.3% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-4810MQ and Microsoft SQ1.


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