Intel Core i3-10100 vs Intel Core i3-10105

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-10100 or Intel Core i3-10100 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-10100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i3-10105 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10105, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
10 Generation 10
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 10000
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-10100 Name Intel Core i3-10105
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10100 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-10105 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10105 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
8 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-10105 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10105 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
24 Execution units 24
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
14 nm Technology 14 nm
9.5 Generation 9.5
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-10105 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
134 $ Release price 134 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2021
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
5737
5737
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
5612
5612

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4896
4896
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4769
4769

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4501
4501
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4365
4365

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
3955
3955
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
3602
3602

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
2497
2497
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2415
2415

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
2337
2337
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2284
2284

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1470
1470
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1446
1446

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1168
1168
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1141
1141

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1160
1160
Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1135
1135

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
88
88
Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
86
86