Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 vs Intel Core i5-3570S

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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
Group Intel Core i 3000
Family Intel Core i5
-- Generation 3
-- Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 Hyperthreading No
None None 4x
-- CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
None None 3.8 GHz
None None 3.1 GHz
-- Threads 4
-- Core architecture normal
 
 

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.
-- Generation 7
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
-- Technology 22 nm
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Release date Q2/2012
-- Max. displays --
-- Direct X 11.0
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
-- Execution units 6
-- 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
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 No
 
 

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.
Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
-- Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 i5-3570S is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
-- Chip design Monolithic
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Socket LGA 1155
-- Technology 22 nm
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
-- Architecture Ivy Bridge S
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Release date Q2/2012
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --