Intel Core i3-10105F vs Intel Core i7-975

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Intel Core i3-10105F or Intel Core i3-10105F – 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 i3-10105F 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 i3-10105F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i7-975 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2008 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-975, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
10 Generation 1
Intel Core i3-10105F Name Intel Core i7-975
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i7 900
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10105F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10105F is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-975 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-975 is 3.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
8 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.33 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
4x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10105F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-975 does not have integrated graphics.
GPU name
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Direct X --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- VC-1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- h264 --
-- VP8 --
-- AVC --
-- VP9 --
 
 

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 24.0 GB distributed across 3 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1066
2 Memory channels 3
128.0 GB Max. Memory 24.0 GB
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10105F 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 i7-975 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
107 $ Release price 1059 $
14 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1366
Comet Lake S Architecture Bloomfield
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2008
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4896
4896
Intel Core i7-975
4C 8T @ 3.33 GHz
2225
2225

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4501
4501
Intel Core i7-975
4C 8T @ 3.33 GHz
2460
2460

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
2486
2486
Intel Core i7-975
4C 8T @ 3.33 GHz
1598
1598

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1470
1470
Intel Core i7-975
4C 8T @ 3.33 GHz
635
635

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1160
1160
Intel Core i7-975
4C 8T @ 3.33 GHz
607
607