Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 vs Intel Core i3-10100Y

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 or Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-10100Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10100Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
Family Intel Core i3
Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 Name Intel Core i3-10100Y
-- Segment Desktop / Server
Group Intel Core i 10000
-- Generation 10
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10100Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10100Y is 1.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
-- CPU Cores 2
None None 3.9 GHz
-- Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
None None 3.9 GHz
None None 1.3 GHz
-- Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-10100Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10100Y uses the Intel UHD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Max. displays --
-- Direct X 12
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 615
-- Release date Q4/2018
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Generation 9.5
-- Execution units 24
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 33.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 33.3 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Memory type DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
-- Memory channels 2
No AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 5 W watts.
None TDP up 7 W
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 5 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 3.5 W
 
 

Technical details

A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-10100Y is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Architecture Comet Lake S
-- Release price --
-- Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Release date Q1/2021
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Part Number --
Socket BGA
-- Technology 14 nm
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)