Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 vs Intel Core i5-L16G7

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 or Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 – 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-L16G7 features 5 processor cores and has the capability to manage 5 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-L16G7, you'll need a motherboard with a FC-CSP1016 socket.
-- Segment Mobile
Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 Name Intel Core i5-L16G7
Family Intel Core i5
-- Generation 12
Group Intel Core i L
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 has 5 CPU cores and can calculate 5 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 3.0 GHz
-- Threads 5
No Hyperthreading No
None None 1.4 GHz
None None 4x Tremont
None None 1x Sunny-Cove
No Overclocking No
-- Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
-- CPU Cores 5
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-L16G7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-L16G7 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU), which has 512 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Release date Q2/2020
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU)
-- Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 512
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Execution units 48
-- Generation 12
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.5 GHz
 
 

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.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
-- Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 8.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Memory type LPDDR4X-4266
 
 

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 7 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7 W
None TDP down 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 i5-L16G7 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
-- Release date Q2/2020
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Architecture Lakefield
-- Technology 10 nm
Socket FC-CSP1016
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 309 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB