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Microsoft SQ3 @ 3.0 GHz vs Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 @ 3.0 GHz
Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 2,397 | 2,415 |
| Multicore | 11,811 | 11,794 |
| Estimated price | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Efficient cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Turbo clock | Not listed | Not listed |
| Typical TDP | Not listed | Not listed |
| Socket | Not listed | Not listed |
| First seen | Q4 2022 | Q1 2022 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
Microsoft SQ3 @ 3.0 GHz has a PassMark single-core score of 2,397, compared with 2,415 for Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 @ 3.0 GHz. Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 @ 3.0 GHz has the higher score in this benchmark.
Microsoft SQ3 @ 3.0 GHz has a PassMark multicore score of 11,811, compared with 11,794 for Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 @ 3.0 GHz. Microsoft SQ3 @ 3.0 GHz 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
- Microsoft SQ3 @ 3.0 GHz on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 @ 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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