Core i3-10105F vs Processor U300
Core i3-10105F
Processor U300
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10105F
Performance Per Dollar Processor U300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-10105F | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($65) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-10105F | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+177%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($65) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
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 i3-10105F and Processor U300
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.
Processor U300
The Processor U300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,897 points. Launch price was $193.
Processing Power
The Core i3-10105F packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Processor U300 offers 5 cores / 6 threads — the Processor U300 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-10105F versus 4.4 GHz on the Processor U300 — 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 Processor U300 uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10105F scores 8,912 against the Processor U300's 8,897 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i3-10105F. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-10105F vs 8 MB (total) on the Processor U300.
| Feature | Core i3-10105F | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 5 / 6+25% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+208% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-R (2021) | Raptor Lake-U (2023) |
| PassMark | 8,912 | 8,897 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,461 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,503 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-10105F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Processor U300 uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-10105F | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-10105F) / not specified (Processor U300).
| Feature | Core i3-10105F | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-10105F launched at $97 MSRP, while the Processor U300 debuted at $193. At current prices ($65 vs $180), the Core i3-10105F is $115 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-10105F delivers 137.1 pts/$ vs 49.4 pts/$ for the Processor U300 — making the Core i3-10105F the 94% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-10105F | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $97-50% | $193 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-64% | $180 |
| Performance per Dollar | 137.1+178% | 49.4 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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