Microsoft SQ1 vs i7-7700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7700K
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 91 Watt
6.07
+62.7%

Core i7-7700K outperforms Microsoft SQ1 by an impressive 63% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7700K and Microsoft SQ1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11001488
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.44no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)Qualcomm Snapdragon
Power efficiency6.31no data
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)2 October 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$339no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7700K 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 speed4.2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier42no data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache8 MB (shared)2 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7700K 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
SocketFCLGA1151no data
Power consumption (TDP)91 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7700K 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
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Core i7-7700K and Microsoft SQ1 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7700K 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 i7-7700K and Microsoft SQ1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4no data
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 630Qualcomm Adreno 685
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7700K and Microsoft SQ1 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7700K and Microsoft SQ1 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7700K and Microsoft SQ1 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7700K 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.

i7-7700K 6.07
+62.7%
Microsoft SQ1 3.73

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.

i7-7700K 9648
+63%
Microsoft SQ1 5918

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.

i7-7700K 7305
+1260%
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.

i7-7700K 28903
+576%
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.

i7-7700K 5.56
+155%
Microsoft SQ1 14.2

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.07 3.73
Recency 3 January 2017 2 October 2019
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm

i7-7700K has a 62.7% higher aggregate performance score.

Microsoft SQ1, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more physical cores, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-7700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Microsoft SQ1 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-7700K is a desktop processor while Microsoft SQ1 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7700K and Microsoft SQ1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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