Core i3-10300T vs Core i3-10105T
Core i3-10300T
Core i3-10105T
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10300T
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10105T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-10300T | Core i3-10105T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($122) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-10300T | Core i3-10105T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+23%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($122) |
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 i3-10300T and Core i3-10105T
Core i3-10300T
The Core i3-10300T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,879 points. Launch price was $149.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Core i3-10300T and Core i3-10105T share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-10300T versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-10105T — identical boost frequencies (base: 3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i3-10105T is built on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-10300T scores 7,879 against the Core i3-10105T's 7,815 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i3-10300T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,313 vs 1,200, a 9% lead for the Core i3-10300T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 4,090 vs 4,000 (2.2% advantage for the Core i3-10300T). L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i3-10300T vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-10105T.
| Feature | Core i3-10300T | Core i3-10105T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Comet Lake-R (2021) |
| PassMark | 7,879 | 7,815 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,313+9% | 1,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,090+2% | 4,000 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1200 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: LGA1200 (Core i3-10300T) and H410,B460,H470,Q470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Q570,Z590 (Core i3-10105T).
| Feature | Core i3-10300T | Core i3-10105T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-10300T) vs Yes (Core i3-10105T). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-10300T) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-10105T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i3-10300T | Core i3-10105T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-10300T launched at $157 MSRP, while the Core i3-10105T debuted at $122. At current prices ($100 vs $122), the Core i3-10300T is $22 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-10300T delivers 78.8 pts/$ vs 64.1 pts/$ for the Core i3-10105T — making the Core i3-10300T the 20.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-10300T | Core i3-10105T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $157 | $122-22% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-18% | $122 |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.8+23% | 64.1 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2021 |
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