Intel Core i3-10105 vs Intel Core i5-10505

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 Family Intel Core i5
10 Generation 10
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 10000
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-10105 Name Intel Core i5-10505
 
 

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.
8 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 6
4x Cores 6x
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

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
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
9.5 Generation 9.5
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
24 Execution units 24
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
192 Shaders 192
12 Direct X 12
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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.
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

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.
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
134 $ Release price 192 $
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
-- Part Number --
14 nm Technology 14 nm
6.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

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