Intel Core i3-2105 vs AMD Ryzen 5 3500

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Intel Core i3-2105 or Intel Core i3-2105 – 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 i3-2105 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2105, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3500, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
2 Generation 3
Intel Core i3-2105 Name AMD Ryzen 5 3500
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Intel Core i 2000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2105 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2105 is 3.1 GHz
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Overclocking Yes
4 Threads 6
2 CPU Cores 6
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 4.1 GHz
2x Cores 6x
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2105 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2105 uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 does not have integrated graphics.
12 Execution units --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Q1/2011 Release date --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
-- Max. displays --
6 Generation --
10.1 Direct X --
32 nm Technology --
0.85 GHz GPU frequency --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
96 Shaders --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

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
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2105 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q2/2011 Release date Q4/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
134 $ Release price 125 $
32 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 1155 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
3.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11