Core i3-10105

The Core i3-10105 is a 4-core / 8-thread processor based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.4 GHz from a base frequency of 3.7 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 6 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 256 kB (per core) of L2 cache and 64 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 8,242, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Aging generation product.

The Core i3-10105 fits into the LGA1200 socket and supports PCIe 3.0 with 16 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. It supports DDR4-2666 memory at speeds up to DDR4-2666 (faster RAM improves bandwidth-sensitive workloads), with a maximum capacity of 128 GB across 2 channels (dual-channel doubles bandwidth). Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 630 — allows display output without a dedicated GPU, useful for troubleshooting and light tasks.

The Core i3-10105 is primarily designed for Desktop. Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads).

The Core i3-10105 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 65 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

At an average price of $90 (MSRP: $122), the Core i3-10105 delivers 92 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #1431 out of all indexed processors.