CPU
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Core i3-10105T
Xeon E3-1585L v5
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10105T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1585L v5
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-10105T | Xeon E3-1585L v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($122) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-10105T | Xeon E3-1585L v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($122) | ✅ 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 i3-10105T and Xeon E3-1585L v5
Core i3-10105T
The Core i3-10105T 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 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,815 points. Launch price was $134.
Xeon E3-1585L v5
The Xeon E3-1585L v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L,LPDDR3 1600 MHz, DDR4 2133 MHz at 1.2V. Passmark benchmark score: 7,959 points. Launch price was $445.
Processing Power
Both the Core i3-10105T and Xeon E3-1585L v5 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-10105T versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1585L v5 — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-10105T (base: 3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i3-10105T uses the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1585L v5 uses Skylake-H (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10105T scores 7,815 against the Xeon E3-1585L v5's 7,959 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon E3-1585L v5. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-10105T vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1585L v5.
| Feature | Core i3-10105T | Xeon E3-1585L v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-R (2021) | Skylake-H (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 7,815 | 7,959+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,200 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-10105T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1585L v5 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-10105T | Xeon E3-1585L v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | BGA1440 |
| 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: Yes (Core i3-10105T) / not specified (Xeon E3-1585L v5). The Core i3-10105T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E3-1585L v5 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i3-10105T | Xeon E3-1585L v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
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