Core i3-10105 vs M1
Core i3-10105
M1
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10105
Performance Per Dollar M1
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-10105 | M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-10105 | M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10105 and M1
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.
M1
The M1 is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 10 November 2020 (5 years ago). It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.064 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Passmark benchmark score: 8,207 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i3-10105 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the M1 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the M1 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-10105 versus 3.2 GHz on the M1 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-10105 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.064 GHz). The Core i3-10105 is built on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-10105 scores 8,242 against the M1's 8,207 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-10105. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-10105 vs 16 MB on the M1.
| Feature | Core i3-10105 | M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+38% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+79% | 2.064 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 16 MB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 16 MB+6300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 5 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-R (2021) | — |
| PassMark | 8,242 | 8,207 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-10105) / not specified (M1). The Core i3-10105 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the M1 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-10105 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i3-10105 | M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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