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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 Name Intel Core i3-10100Y
Family Intel Core i3
-- Generation 10
Group Intel Core i 10000
-- Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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

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

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.
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- AVC 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 type DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
-- Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 33.3 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
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
None TDP down 3.5 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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.
-- Technology 14 nm
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Socket BGA
-- Part Number --
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Architecture Comet Lake S
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Release date Q1/2021
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB