Core i3-2377M vs Core i3-2105

Core i3-2377M

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2012

Core i3-2105

2 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-2377M

2 / 4

1,850

+0.7%

1,837

0.0%

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 i3-2377M is positioned at rank 1151 and the Core i3-2105 is on rank 935, so the Core i3-2105 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 i3-2377M

#1139

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3965%

#1140

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3907%

#1141

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3586%

#1142

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3570%

#1143

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3538%

#1145

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3416%

#1146

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3276%

#1147

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3270%

#1148

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3182%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

100%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

99%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#1154

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1155

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

98%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

97%

#1158

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

96%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

96%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

93%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

92%

#1166

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-2105 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-2377M is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-2377M	Core i3-2105
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i3-2105 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 88% cheaper ($30 vs $250) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-2377M	Core i3-2105
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+727%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($30)

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 i3-2377M Benchmark Check

Core i3-2105 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2377M and Core i3-2105

Core i3-2377M

The Core i3-2377M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,850 points. Launch price was $250.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-2377M and Core i3-2105 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Core i3-2377M versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i3-2105 — a 69.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-2105 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). Both are built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i3-2377M scores 1,850 against the Core i3-2105's 1,837 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-2377M. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-2377M	Core i3-2105
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	3.1 GHz+107%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	3.1 GHz+107%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,850	1,837
Geekbench 6 Single	238	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	546	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-2377M uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-2105 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Core i3-2105 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i3-2377M	Core i3-2105
Socket	BGA1023	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-2377M) vs VT-x (Core i3-2105). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2377M) and HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2105) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2105 targets Desktop.