Intel Core i3 10105F 4-core LGA 1200
Intel
60 Overall Score
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PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr
PC Server and Parts
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i3 10105F 4-core LGA 1200
82 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
The Intel Core i3-10105F is praised as an excellent budget CPU, delivering strong performance for its price. Users highlight its speed, low power consumption, and gaming capability, though some wish it were unlocked for overclocking. A few Q&A answers note that it lacks an integrated cooler and is more suited to basic tasks than high-end gaming.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fast performance for an i3
- Low power and heat
- Good gaming FPS boost
- Included heatsink and fan
Cons
- Locked multiplier (no overclocking)
- No integrated cooler in some packages
- Limited for high-end gaming
Value for money 4
Performance 4
Gaming capability 3
Power efficiency 2
Overclocking 2
Cooler inclusion 3
PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i3 10105F | PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | — |
| Series | Core i3 | — |
| Model | 10105F | — |
| Codename | Comet Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | — |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4★ | — |
| P-cores | 4★ | — |
| Threads | 8★ | — |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1200 | — |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16★ | — |
| TDP | 65★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i3 10105F 4-core LGA 1200
- Strong affordability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong single thread (75th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr
- Strong affordability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong multi thread (68th percentile)
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average efficiency (29th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i3 10105F 4-core LGA 12000.606score per dollar
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PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr0.266score per dollar
Intel Core i3 10105F 4-core LGA 1200 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i3 10105F
Scores 60 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.
