Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 vs Intel Core i5-3570S

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 i5-3570S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3570S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 Name Intel Core i5-3570S
-- Generation 3
-- Segment Desktop / Server
Family Intel Core i5
Group Intel Core i 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3570S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3570S is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
No Overclocking No
None None 3.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
None None 4x
None None 3.1 GHz
-- Core architecture normal
-- CPU Cores 4
-- Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-3570S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3570S uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Execution units 6
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
-- Direct X 11.0
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
-- Generation 7
-- Release date Q2/2012
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Shaders 48
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
-- Memory channels 2
Memory type DDR3-1600
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
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 65 W watts.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 i5-3570S is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
-- Architecture Ivy Bridge S
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Release date Q2/2012
Socket LGA 1155
-- Technology 22 nm