Core i3-10105F vs Core i5-1038NG7

Core i3-10105F

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2021

Core i5-1038NG7

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-10105F

4 / 8

8,912

+1.0%

8,823

0.0%

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10105F

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

107%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

106%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

106%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

106%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

106%

#74

Ryzen 5 5500GT

MSRP: $125|Avg: $130

106%

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

77%

#75

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

MSRP: $309|Avg: $140

105%

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

104%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

103%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

103%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

102%

#80

Ryzen 7 7700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $246

102%

#81

Core i5-13400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $180

101%

#82

Core i3-12100T

MSRP: $125|Avg: $90

101%

#83

Core i7-11700F

MSRP: $298|Avg: $150

101%

#84

Core i3-10105F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $65

100%

#85

Core i5-9400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

99%

#86

Core i7-12700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

99%

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

99%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

99%

#89

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

99%

#90

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

98%

#91

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

98%

#92

Ryzen 5 8600G

MSRP: $229|Avg: $190

97%

#93

Core i7-13700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

95%

#94

Ryzen 7 9700X

MSRP: $359|Avg: $285

95%

#95

Ryzen 9 7900

MSRP: $429|Avg: $370

95%

#96

Core Ultra 5 235T

MSRP: $247|Avg: $247

95%

#97

Ryzen 9 5950X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $350

95%

#98

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $389

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1038NG7

#727

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1064%

#728

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1049%

#729

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

963%

#730

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

958%

#731

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

950%

#733

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

917%

#734

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

879%

#735

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

878%

#736

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

854%

#740

Core i5-1038NG7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#743

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#747

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-10105F delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-1038NG7 in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-10105F	Core i5-1038NG7
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($65)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-10105F	Core i5-1038NG7
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($65)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Core i3-10105F Benchmark Check

Core i5-1038NG7 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10105F and Core i5-1038NG7

Core i3-10105F

The Core i3-10105F 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: 8,912 points. Launch price was $97.

Core i5-1038NG7

The Core i5-1038NG7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1344. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 8,823 points. Launch price was $320.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-10105F and Core i5-1038NG7 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-10105F versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-1038NG7 — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-10105F (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i3-10105F uses the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1038NG7 uses Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10105F scores 8,912 against the Core i5-1038NG7's 8,823 — a 1% lead for the Core i3-10105F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,461 vs 1,250, a 15.6% lead for the Core i3-10105F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-10105F	Core i5-1038NG7
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+16%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+85%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Comet Lake-R (2021)	Ice Lake-U (2019−2020)
PassMark	8,912+1%	8,823
Geekbench 6 Single	1,461+17%	1,250
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,503	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-10105F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1038NG7 uses FCBGA1344 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Core i3-10105F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i3-10105F	Core i5-1038NG7
Socket	LGA1200	FCBGA1344
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	LPDDR4-3733
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i5-1038NG7 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-10105F) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1038NG7). The Core i5-1038NG7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics G7), while the Core i3-10105F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1038NG7 targets Premium Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1038NG7 rivals Ryzen 7 4800U.