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Microsoft SQ1 vs Intel i3-8100B

The Microsoft SQ1 @ 3.0 GHz is newer than Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz however both CPUs have comparable multi-threaded (CPU Mark) and single-thread rating. Also, Microsoft SQ1 @ 3.0 GHz uses substantially less power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Laptop CPU Class. The values below were tabulated from a combined 225 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Microsoft SQ1 @ 3.0 GHz×Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeNA2FCBGA1440
CPU ClassLaptopLaptop
Clockspeed3.0 GHz3.6 GHz
Turbo SpeedNA2NA2
# of Physical Cores8 (Threads: 8)4 (Threads: 4)
CacheNA2L1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MB
TDP15W65W
Yearly Running Cost$2.74$11.86
OtherGPU Adreno 685Intel UHD Graphics 630
First Seen on ChartQ4 2019Q1 2019
# of Samples79146
CPU Rank21102134
CPU Value0.044.5
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1823(-21.2%)2315(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)6039(0.0%)5920(-2.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 23rd of January 2026 - Higher results represent better performance
Microsoft SQ1 @ 3.0 GHz
6,039
Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz
5,920
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 23rd of January 2026 - Higher results represent better value
Microsoft SQ1 @ 3.0 GHz
NA
Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz
44.5
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 23rd of January 2026 - Higher results represent better performance
Microsoft SQ1 @ 3.0 GHz
1,823
Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz
2,315
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Microsoft SQ1 @ 3.0 GHz Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz
Max TDP15W65W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANA
Running cost per dayNANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANA
Running cost per yearNANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.