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
-- Segment Desktop / Server
Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

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

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

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- 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
-- Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 33.3 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
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 down 3.5 W
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 5 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP up 7 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
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
Socket BGA
-- Chip design Monolithic
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Architecture Comet Lake S
-- Part Number --
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Technology 14 nm