Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Microsoft SQ1

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Aggregate performance score

Microsoft SQ1
2019
8 cores / 8 threads
3.73
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
15.85
+325%

Ryzen Z1 Extreme outperforms Microsoft SQ1 by a whopping 325% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Microsoft SQ1 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1489429
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesQualcomm SnapdragonPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiencyno data100.00
Architecture codenameCortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019)Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date2 October 2019 (5 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Microsoft SQ1 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speedno data3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data1 MB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data178 mm2
Number of transistorsno data25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Microsoft SQ1 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 dataFP8
Power consumption (TDP)no data15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Microsoft SQ1 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Microsoft SQ1 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Microsoft SQ1 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardQualcomm Adreno 685AMD Radeon 780M ( - 2700 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Microsoft SQ1 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

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
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 15.85
+325%

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
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 25182
+326%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Microsoft SQ1 2875
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 10258
+257%

WebXPRT 3

Microsoft SQ1 116
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 304
+162%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.73 15.85
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm

Ryzen Z1 Extreme has a 324.9% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, and a 75% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is our recommended choice as it beats the Microsoft SQ1 in performance tests.


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