A6 Pro-7050B vs Core i3-2105

CPU

GPU

A6 Pro-7050B

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 3 GHz2014

Core i3-2105

2 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6 Pro-7050B

2 / 2

1,820

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i3-2105

2 / 4

1,837

+0.9%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A6 Pro-7050B is positioned at rank 921 and the Core i3-2105 is on rank 935, so the A6 Pro-7050B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A6 Pro-7050B

#909

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1612%

#910

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1588%

#911

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1458%

#912

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1452%

#913

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1438%

#915

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1389%

#916

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1332%

#917

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1330%

#918

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1294%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

97%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2105

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

23420%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

22129%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

16068%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4840%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3834%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3354%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1921%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1896%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1726%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1726%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1707%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1661%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1638%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1631%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1616%

#934

Athlon II X3 405e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#935

Core i3-2105

MSRP: $138|Avg: $30

100%

#936

Core i3-3225

MSRP: $172|Avg: $167

99%

#937

Athlon II X3 400e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#938

Core i3-3220T

MSRP: $149|Avg: $146

98%

#939

Athlon II X2 245e

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

98%

#940

Athlon II X2 240e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $77

98%

#941

Pentium G630T

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

98%

#942

Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $175

98%

#945

Core i5-650

MSRP: $176|Avg: $22

96%

#946

A10-6790B

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

95%

#947

Phenom X3 8600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#948

Core i3-6100TE

MSRP: $250|Avg: $90

95%

#949

FX-4320

MSRP: $250|Avg: $100

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-2105 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the A6 Pro-7050B in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	A6 Pro-7050B	Core i3-2105
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the A6 Pro-7050B holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 98% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i3-2105.

Insight	A6 Pro-7050B	Core i3-2105
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+98%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

A6 Pro-7050B Benchmark Check

Core i3-2105 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6 Pro-7050B and Core i3-2105

A6 Pro-7050B

The A6 Pro-7050B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,820 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-2105

The Core i3-2105 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 22 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,837 points. Launch price was $145.

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Processing Power

The A6 Pro-7050B packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-2105's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the A6 Pro-7050B versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i3-2105 — a 3.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-2105 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The A6 Pro-7050B uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i3-2105 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A6 Pro-7050B scores 1,820 against the Core i3-2105's 1,837 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-2105.

Feature	A6 Pro-7050B	Core i3-2105
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.1 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.1 GHz+41%
L3 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1024 kB+300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	28 nm-13%	32 nm
Architecture	Kaveri (2014−2015)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,820	1,837

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Memory & Platform

The A6 Pro-7050B uses the FP3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-2105 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Core i3-2105 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	A6 Pro-7050B	Core i3-2105
Socket	FP3	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (A6 Pro-7050B) / VT-x (Core i3-2105). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon R4 (A6 Pro-7050B) and HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2105) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2105 targets Desktop.

Feature	A6 Pro-7050B	Core i3-2105
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon R4	HD Graphics 3000
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The A6 Pro-7050B launched at $100 MSRP, while the Core i3-2105 debuted at $138. At current prices ($15 vs $30), the A6 Pro-7050B is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A6 Pro-7050B delivers 121.3 pts/$ vs 61.2 pts/$ for the Core i3-2105 — making the A6 Pro-7050B the 65.8% better value option.