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Intel Core i5-1235U vs Microsoft SQ3 @ 3.0 GHz
Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 3,045 | 2,397 |
| Multicore | 12,415 | 11,811 |
| Estimated price | $309 | Not listed |
| Cores | 10 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 2 | Not listed |
| Efficient cores | 8 | Not listed |
| Turbo clock | 4.4 GHz | Not listed |
| Typical TDP | 15 W | Not listed |
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | Not listed |
| First seen | Q1 2022 | Q4 2022 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
Intel Core i5-1235U has a PassMark single-core score of 3,045, compared with 2,397 for Microsoft SQ3 @ 3.0 GHz. Intel Core i5-1235U has the higher score in this benchmark.
Intel Core i5-1235U has a PassMark multicore score of 12,415, compared with 11,811 for Microsoft SQ3 @ 3.0 GHz. Intel Core i5-1235U has the higher score in this benchmark.
Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.
Sources and data freshness
- Intel Core i5-1235U on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Microsoft SQ3 @ 3.0 GHz on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.
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