Intel Core i3-2105 vs Intel Core i3-2102

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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 Intel Core i3-2102 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i3-2102, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
2 Generation 2
Intel Core i3-2105 Name Intel Core i3-2102
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Core i 2000
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-2102 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2102 is 3.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-2102 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2102 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
96 Shaders 48
32 nm Technology 32 nm
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
12 Execution units 6
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
10.1 Direct X 10.1
6 Generation 6
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2011
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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.
No JPEG No
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
 
 

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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 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.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-2102 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
134 $ Release price --
32 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1155
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Sandy Bridge S
Q2/2011 Release date Q2/2011
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux