Core i3-10105 vs Core i7-1065G7

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i3-10105

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.9% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Core i7-1065G7 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $122 MSRP, while Core i7-1065G7 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Core i7-1065G7

2019

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i3-10105 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,145 vs 8,242).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-10105 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i3-10105

2021

Core i7-1065G7

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.9% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Core i7-1065G7 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $122 MSRP, while Core i7-1065G7 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i3-10105 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,145 vs 8,242).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-10105 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-10105 better than Core i7-1065G7?

Yes. Core i3-10105 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 17.9% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.2% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i3-10105 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 17.9% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-10105 is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i3-10105 is the smarter buy today. Core i3-10105 is at an unclear MSRP at $122 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 17.9% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (67.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i3-10105 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2019) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Core i3-10105 Benchmark Check

Core i7-1065G7 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-10105	Core i7-1065G7
1080p
low	181 FPS	185 FPS
medium	143 FPS	147 FPS
high	113 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	148 FPS
medium	119 FPS	117 FPS
high	95 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	69 FPS
medium	72 FPS	59 FPS
high	57 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core i3-10105 Open Core i7-1065G7

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-10105	Core i7-1065G7
1080p
low	206 FPS	143 FPS
medium	206 FPS	122 FPS
high	206 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	174 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	206 FPS	124 FPS
medium	203 FPS	107 FPS
high	184 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	96 FPS
medium	164 FPS	87 FPS
high	139 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	57 FPS

Open Core i3-10105 Open Core i7-1065G7

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-10105	Core i7-1065G7
1080p
low	206 FPS	204 FPS
medium	206 FPS	204 FPS
high	206 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	204 FPS
1440p
low	206 FPS	204 FPS
medium	206 FPS	204 FPS
high	206 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	204 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	204 FPS
medium	206 FPS	204 FPS
high	206 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	204 FPS

Open Core i3-10105 Open Core i7-1065G7

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-10105	Core i7-1065G7
1080p
low	206 FPS	204 FPS
medium	206 FPS	204 FPS
high	206 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	204 FPS
1440p
low	206 FPS	204 FPS
medium	206 FPS	204 FPS
high	206 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	204 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	204 FPS
medium	206 FPS	204 FPS
high	206 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	204 FPS

Open Core i3-10105 Open Core i7-1065G7

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10105 and Core i7-1065G7

Core i3-10105

The Core i3-10105 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,242 points. Launch price was $122.

Core i7-1065G7

The Core i7-1065G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,145 points. Launch price was $426.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-10105 and Core i7-1065G7 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-10105 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-1065G7 — a 12% clock advantage for the Core i3-10105 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Core i3-10105 uses the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-1065G7 uses Ice Lake (Client) (2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10105 scores 8,242 against the Core i7-1065G7's 8,145 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i3-10105. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-10105 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-1065G7.

Feature	Core i3-10105	Core i7-1065G7
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+13%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+185%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Comet Lake-R (2021)	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
PassMark	8,242+1%	8,145

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-10105 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1065G7 uses FCBGA1526 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-10105	Core i7-1065G7
Socket	LGA1200	FCBGA1526
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-10105) / not specified (Core i7-1065G7). The Core i3-10105 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i7-1065G7 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-10105 targets Desktop.