CPU
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Core i3-2105
Xeon L5410
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
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 Xeon L5410 is on rank 890, so the Xeon L5410 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2105
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5410
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-2105 | Xeon L5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-2105 | Xeon L5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2105 and Xeon L5410
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.
Xeon L5410
The Xeon L5410 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 March 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.33 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,853 points. Launch price was $320.
Processing Power
The Core i3-2105 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon L5410 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon L5410 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i3-2105 versus 0.33 GHz on the Xeon L5410 — a 161.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-2105 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.33 GHz). The Core i3-2105 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon L5410 uses Harpertown (2007−2008) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2105 scores 1,837 against the Xeon L5410's 1,853 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon L5410. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2105 vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L5410.
| Feature | Core i3-2105 | Xeon L5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+839% | 0.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+33% | 2.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 12 MB L2 Cache+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 6 MB (total)+2300% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Harpertown (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,837 | 1,853 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-2105 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon L5410 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-2105 | Xeon L5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core i3-2105) / not specified (Xeon L5410). The Core i3-2105 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Xeon L5410 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2105 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i3-2105 | Xeon L5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 3000 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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