Core i3-2105 vs Pentium Gold 4425Y

CPU

GPU

Core i3-2105

2 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2011

Pentium Gold 4425Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-2105

2 / 4

1,837

0.0%

1,854

+0.9%

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-2105 is positioned at rank 935 and the Pentium Gold 4425Y is on rank 600, so the Pentium Gold 4425Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2105

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

23420%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

22129%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

16068%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4840%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3834%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3354%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1921%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1896%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1726%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1726%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1707%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1661%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1638%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1631%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1616%

#934

Athlon II X3 405e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#935

Core i3-2105

MSRP: $138|Avg: $30

100%

#936

Core i3-3225

MSRP: $172|Avg: $167

99%

#937

Athlon II X3 400e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#938

Core i3-3220T

MSRP: $149|Avg: $146

98%

#939

Athlon II X2 245e

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

98%

#940

Athlon II X2 240e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $77

98%

#941

Pentium G630T

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

98%

#942

Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $175

98%

#945

Core i5-650

MSRP: $176|Avg: $22

96%

#946

A10-6790B

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

95%

#947

Phenom X3 8600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#948

Core i3-6100TE

MSRP: $250|Avg: $90

95%

#949

FX-4320

MSRP: $250|Avg: $100

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 4425Y

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

100%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#588

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

791%

#589

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

780%

#590

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

716%

#591

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

713%

#592

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

706%

#594

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

682%

#595

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

654%

#596

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

653%

#597

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

635%

#600

Pentium Gold 4425Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#608

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Gold 4425Y (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-2105	Pentium Gold 4425Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-2105 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-2105	Pentium Gold 4425Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

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 i3-2105 Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold 4425Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2105 and Pentium Gold 4425Y

Core i3-2105

The Core i3-2105 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 22 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,837 points. Launch price was $145.

Pentium Gold 4425Y

The Pentium Gold 4425Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,854 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-2105 and Pentium Gold 4425Y share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i3-2105 versus 1.7 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4425Y — a 58.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-2105 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core i3-2105 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Gold 4425Y uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2105 scores 1,837 against the Pentium Gold 4425Y's 1,854 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium Gold 4425Y. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2105 vs 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 4425Y.

Feature	Core i3-2105	Pentium Gold 4425Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz+82%	1.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+82%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%	2 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,837	1,854

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-2105 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold 4425Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-2105	Pentium Gold 4425Y
Socket	LGA1155	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Core i3-2105) / not specified (Pentium Gold 4425Y). The Core i3-2105 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Pentium Gold 4425Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2105 targets Desktop.