i7-1255U vs Microsoft SQ1

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Aggregate performance score

Microsoft SQ1
2019
8 cores / 8 threads
3.73
Core i7-1255U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.53
+129%

Core i7-1255U outperforms Microsoft SQ1 by a whopping 129% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Microsoft SQ1 and Core i7-1255U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1489895
Place by popularitynot in top-10074
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesQualcomm SnapdragonIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiencyno data53.82
Architecture codenameCortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date2 October 2019 (5 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Microsoft SQ1 and Core i7-1255U 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speedno data1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.7 GHz
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cacheno data1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Microsoft SQ1 and Core i7-1255U 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 configurationno data1
Socketno dataIntel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)no data15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Microsoft SQ1 and Core i7-1255U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Microsoft SQ1 and Core i7-1255U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Microsoft SQ1 and Core i7-1255U are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Microsoft SQ1 and Core i7-1255U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardQualcomm Adreno 685Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs ( - 1250 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Microsoft SQ1 and Core i7-1255U.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

Microsoft SQ1 3.73
i7-1255U 8.53
+129%

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.

Microsoft SQ1 5918
i7-1255U 13545
+129%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Microsoft SQ1 2875
i7-1255U 7982
+178%

WebXPRT 3

Microsoft SQ1 116
i7-1255U 275
+137%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.73 8.53
Recency 2 October 2019 23 February 2022
Physical cores 8 10
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 10 nm

Microsoft SQ1 has a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

i7-1255U, on the other hand, has a 128.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and 25% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

The Core i7-1255U is our recommended choice as it beats the Microsoft SQ1 in performance tests.


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