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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 i3-10105F

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $329 less on MSRP ($97 MSRP vs $426 MSRP).
✅Delivers 348.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 91.9 vs 20.5 PassMark/$ ($97 MSRP vs $426 MSRP).
✅300% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 4) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-1160G7.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 12 MB).
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-1160G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-1160G7

2020

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 6 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while Core i3-10105F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i3-10105F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,720 vs 8,912).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 20.5 vs 91.9 PassMark/$ ($426 MSRP vs $97 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i3-10105F.

Core i3-10105F

2021

Core i7-1160G7

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $329 less on MSRP ($97 MSRP vs $426 MSRP).
✅Delivers 348.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 91.9 vs 20.5 PassMark/$ ($97 MSRP vs $426 MSRP).
✅300% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 4) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-1160G7.

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 6 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while Core i3-10105F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 12 MB).
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-1160G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i3-10105F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,720 vs 8,912).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 20.5 vs 91.9 PassMark/$ ($426 MSRP vs $97 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i3-10105F.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-10105F better than Core i7-1160G7?

Yes. Core i3-10105F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 12.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 2.2% 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 i3-10105F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 12.5% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-10105F is the better fit. You are getting 2.2% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Core i3-10105F is the smarter buy today. Core i3-10105F is $329 cheaper on MSRP at $97 MSRP versus $426 MSRP, and it gives you a 12.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 348.8% better value on MSRP (91.9 vs 20.5 PassMark/$), 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 i3-10105F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020) 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 i3-10105F Benchmark Check

Core i7-1160G7 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-10105F	Core i7-1160G7
1080p
low	181 FPS	169 FPS
medium	143 FPS	138 FPS
high	113 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	147 FPS
medium	119 FPS	119 FPS
high	95 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	83 FPS
medium	72 FPS	73 FPS
high	57 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	44 FPS

Open Core i3-10105F Open Core i7-1160G7

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-10105F	Core i7-1160G7
1080p
low	223 FPS	168 FPS
medium	223 FPS	138 FPS
high	206 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	174 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	223 FPS	150 FPS
medium	203 FPS	126 FPS
high	184 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	100 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	116 FPS
medium	164 FPS	100 FPS
high	139 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	71 FPS

Open Core i3-10105F Open Core i7-1160G7

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-10105F	Core i7-1160G7
1080p
low	223 FPS	218 FPS
medium	223 FPS	218 FPS
high	223 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	218 FPS
1440p
low	223 FPS	218 FPS
medium	223 FPS	218 FPS
high	223 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	218 FPS
4K
low	223 FPS	218 FPS
medium	223 FPS	218 FPS
high	223 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	218 FPS

Open Core i3-10105F Open Core i7-1160G7

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-10105F	Core i7-1160G7
1080p
low	223 FPS	218 FPS
medium	223 FPS	218 FPS
high	223 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	218 FPS
1440p
low	223 FPS	218 FPS
medium	223 FPS	218 FPS
high	223 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	218 FPS
4K
low	223 FPS	218 FPS
medium	223 FPS	218 FPS
high	223 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	218 FPS

Open Core i3-10105F Open Core i7-1160G7

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10105F and Core i7-1160G7

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 i7-1160G7

The Core i7-1160G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,720 points. Launch price was $426.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-10105F and Core i7-1160G7 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-10105F versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-1160G7 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core i3-10105F uses the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-1160G7 uses Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Core i3-10105F scores 8,912 against the Core i7-1160G7's 8,720 — a 2.2% lead for the Core i3-10105F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,461 vs 1,758, a 18.5% lead for the Core i7-1160G7 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-10105F vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1160G7.

Feature	Core i3-10105F	Core i7-1160G7
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+208%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	12 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	14 nm	10 nm SuperFin-29%
Architecture	Comet Lake-R (2021)	Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)
PassMark	8,912+2%	8,720
Geekbench 6 Single	1,461	1,758+20%
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 i7-1160G7 uses FCBGA1598 (PCIe 4.0) — 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 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-10105F) vs 4 (Core i7-1160G7) — the Core i3-10105F offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA1200 (Core i3-10105F) and Tiger Lake-UP3 (Core i7-1160G7).

Feature	Core i3-10105F	Core i7-1160G7
Socket	LGA1200	FCBGA1598
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+300%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	16+300%	4

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i7-1160G7 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 i7-1160G7). The Core i7-1160G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Core i3-10105F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1160G7 targets Premium Ultrabook/Tablet. Direct competitor: Core i7-1160G7 rivals Ryzen 7 4800U.

Feature	Core i3-10105F	Core i7-1160G7
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Iris Xe Graphics 96EU
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Premium Ultrabook/Tablet

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-10105F launched at $97 MSRP, while the Core i7-1160G7 debuted at $426. On MSRP ($97 vs $426), the Core i3-10105F is $329 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-10105F delivers 91.9 pts/$ vs 20.5 pts/$ for the Core i7-1160G7 — making the Core i3-10105F the 127.1% better value option.