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Core i3-10105
4 cores · 8 threads · up to 4.4 GHz on FCLGA1200.
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Cores
4
Threads
8
Boost
4.4 GHz
L3 cache
6 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
FCLGA1200
Performance breakdown
Gaming5
Productivity5
Single-core5
Multi-core17
Power efficiency4
Lab scores
Performance score5
Cores4
Threads8
Boost clock (GHz)4.4 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p11 fps
1440p9 fps
4K6 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Comet Lake-R
- Process node
- 14 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1200
- Release year
- 2021
- Total cores
- 4
- Threads
- 8
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.7 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.4 GHz
- L1 cache
- 256 KB
- L2 cache
- 1 MB
- L3 cache
- 6 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4-2666
- Max capacity
- 128 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 41.6 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
- Launch price
- $122
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like it for basic office work and light gaming without breaking the bank. The main complaint is it feels dated compared to newer chips.
Pros
- Plays modern games without choking
- Handles everyday tasks with zero lag
- Stays cool on the stock cooler
- Won't demand a pricey motherboard upgrade
Cons
- Four cores is too few
- Still uses old socket
- No bundled stock cooler
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i3-10105
An Intel budget CPU from 2021 that is just a slightly faster rehash of an older design, offering four cores and eight threads.
Get it if you need a cheap, low-power chip for basic office work or a simple home PC that won't stutter on everyday tasks. Skip it if you plan to game or multitask heavily, as its four cores will choke on modern titles and demanding apps.
Buy it if…
- Buy it if you're building a budget office PC for spreadsheets and web browsing.
- Buy it if you need a cheap drop-in upgrade for an older LGA1200 motherboard.
- Buy it if you want a low-cost starter CPU for a kid's first gaming desktop.
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