Pentium B950 vs V-Series V105

Pentium B950 vs V-Series V105 Performance Spectrum

Pentium B950

2 / 2

1,022

0.0%

1,028

+0.6%

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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.

Pentium B950 vs V-Series V105 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Pentium B950 vs V-Series V105: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Pentium B950

2011

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 512W, a 477W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge), while V-Series V105 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,022 vs 1,028).
❌Launch MSRP is still $134 MSRP, while V-Series V105 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

V-Series V105

2010

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌1362.9% higher power demand at 512W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Pentium B950 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Pentium B950 better than V-Series V105?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Pentium B950 is ahead with a 1.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, V-Series V105 pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, V-Series V105 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 1 cores and 1 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Pentium B950 is the better buy right now. Pentium B950 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $134 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 1.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that V-Series V105 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.6% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (7.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Pentium B950 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2011 vs 2010). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Pentium B950 vs V-Series V105 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Pentium B950

The Pentium B950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,022 points. Launch price was $134.

V-Series V105

The V-Series V105 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 May 2010 (15 years ago). It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,028 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium B950 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the V-Series V105 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Pentium B950 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Pentium B950 versus 1.2 GHz on the V-Series V105 — a 54.5% clock advantage for the Pentium B950. The Pentium B950 is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium B950 scores 1,022 against the V-Series V105's 1,028 — a 0.6% lead for the V-Series V105.

Feature	Pentium B950	V-Series V105
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.1 GHz+75%	1.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	—
PassMark	1,022	1,028
Geekbench 6 Single	379	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	671	—

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium B950 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the V-Series V105 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium B950	V-Series V105
Socket	PGA988	S1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Pentium B950) / not specified (V-Series V105). The Pentium B950 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the V-Series V105 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium B950 targets Budget.