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.
None None 2x
None None 1.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
-- CPU Cores 2
-- Threads 4
None None 3.9 GHz
None None 3.9 GHz
-- Core architecture normal
 
 

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.
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 615
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Release date Q4/2018
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 9.5
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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.
-- Memory channels 2
Memory type DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
-- Bandwidth 33.3 GB/s
 
 

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 (PL1 / PBP) 5 W
None TDP up 7 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.
-- Release date Q1/2021
-- Architecture Comet Lake S
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
-- Release price --
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Technology 14 nm
Socket BGA
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Chip design Monolithic