Intel Core i3-10105 vs Intel Core i5-10505

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-10105 or Intel Core i3-10105 – 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 i3-10105 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.
The Intel Core i5-10505 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10505, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i3-10105 Name Intel Core i5-10505
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
10 Generation 10
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Core i5-10505 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10505 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
8 Threads 12
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 6x
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 6
 
 

Internal Graphics

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
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 i5-10505 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10505 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
24 Execution units 24
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
192 Shaders 192
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
14 nm Technology 14 nm
9.5 Generation 9.5
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 i3-10105 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 i5-10505 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
6.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
134 $ Release price 192 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
8294
8294
Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
5737
5737

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
6632
6632
Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4896
4896

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
5964
5964
Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4501
4501

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
3455
3455
Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
2337
2337

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1540
1540
Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1470
1470

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1173
1173
Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1160
1160

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1168
1168
Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1097
1097

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
478
478
Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
459
459