Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 was released in Q3/2019. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G was released in Q3/2020. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon SQ1/SQ2 (2) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 760 (3) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
Kryo 495 | Architecture | Kryo 475 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Gold |
A-Core | 2.80 GHz 1x Kryo 475 Prime |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Silver |
B-Core | 2.40 GHz 1x Kryo 475 Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 6x Kryo 475 Silver |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 696 @ 5.5 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 685 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
0.65 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | 6 |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
8 | Compute units | -- |
1536 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12.0 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 685 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G can connect up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4-3733 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 has a TDP of 7 W, that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G is 5 W. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G |
7 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 has a 2.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G cache has a total of 2.00 MB. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android, Windows 10 (ARM) | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q3/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1
Qualcomm Adreno 685 @ 0.65 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
Qualcomm Adreno 620 @ 0.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G |
Microsoft Surface X | Unknown |