CPU·Budget

Microsoft SQ1

Microsoft

PassMark

6,039

MSRP

$300

AVG Price

$180

2 October 2019 (6 years ago)

+ 2 MB

Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Microsoft SQ1

8 / 8

6,039

0.0%

About PassMark

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Overview

The Microsoft SQ1 is manufactured by Microsoft. It was released in 2 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): + 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 6,039 points. Launch price was $149.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Microsoft SQ1

#224

Core Solo T1300

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115%

#225

Core i7-1260P

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114%

#226

Core Ultra 7 266V

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110%

#227

Core i5-430M

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109%

#228

Ryzen AI 5 330

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109%

#229

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

108%

#230

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

107%

#231

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

106%

#232

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

104%

#233

Core i5-1335UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

104%

#234

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

104%

#235

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

103%

#236

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

101%

#237

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

101%

#238

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

100%

#239

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

100%

#240

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

100%

#241

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

99%

#242

Core i5-1345UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

99%

#243

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

98%

#244

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

98%

#245

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

94%

#246

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

93%

#247

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

90%

#248

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

87%

#249

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

87%

#250

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

84%

#251

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

83%

#252

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

82%

#253

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

82%

#254

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Microsoft SQ1 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Microsoft SQ1 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Microsoft SQ1 is a 8-core / 8-thread processor based on the Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019) architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 2 MB of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 6,039, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Microsoft SQ1
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	8C / 8T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	3 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	7 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	2 MB
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	6,039

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Power & Cooling

The Microsoft SQ1 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of + 2 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Microsoft SQ1
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	+ 2 MB

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $180 (MSRP: $300), the Microsoft SQ1 delivers 34 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #1717 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Microsoft SQ1
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$300
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$180
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$149
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#1717
Release DateLaunch date	2 October 2019 (6 years ago)
Release Year	2019
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Microsoft

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

3 categories

General Information

7 specs

Type	Laptop
Series	Qualcomm Snapdragon
Designer	Microsoft
Launch Price	$149
Release Date	2 October 2019 (6 years ago)
Architecture Codename	Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019)
Performance Ranking Position	1717