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Core i3-10105T
Xeon E5-2620 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5-2620 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-10105T | Xeon E5-2620 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($122) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-10105T | Xeon E5-2620 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($122) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
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 E5-2620 v3
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 E5-2620 v3
The Xeon E5-2620 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 7,734 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i3-10105T packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2620 v3 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2620 v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-10105T versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2620 v3 — a 19.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-10105T (base: 3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i3-10105T uses the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2620 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10105T scores 7,815 against the Xeon E5-2620 v3's 7,734 — a 1% lead for the Core i3-10105T. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-10105T vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2620 v3.
| Feature | Core i3-10105T | Xeon E5-2620 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+22% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+25% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 15 MB (total)+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-R (2021) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 7,815+1% | 7,734 |
| 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 E5-2620 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Xeon E5-2620 v3 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i3-10105T) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2620 v3). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-10105T) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2620 v3) — the Xeon E5-2620 v3 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Q470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Q570,Z590 (Core i3-10105T) and Intel X99,Intel C612 (Xeon E5-2620 v3).
| Feature | Core i3-10105T | Xeon E5-2620 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 768 GB+500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 40+150% |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon E5-2620 v3 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Yes (Core i3-10105T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2620 v3). The Core i3-10105T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5-2620 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E5-2620 v3 targets Server.
| Feature | Core i3-10105T | Xeon E5-2620 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-10105T launched at $122 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2620 v3 debuted at $417. At current prices ($122 vs $80), the Xeon E5-2620 v3 is $42 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-10105T delivers 64.1 pts/$ vs 96.7 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2620 v3 — making the Xeon E5-2620 v3 the 40.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-10105T | Xeon E5-2620 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $122-71% | $417 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $122 | $80-34% |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.1 | 96.7+51% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2014 |
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