i5-2310 vs i3-10105F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-10105F
2021
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
5.65
+146%
Core i5-2310
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.30

Core i3-10105F outperforms Core i5-2310 by a whopping 146% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-10105F and Core i5-2310 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11481813
Place by popularity50not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.43
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency8.232.29
Architecture codenameComet Lake-R (2021)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)22 May 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$97$150

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-10105F and Core i5-2310 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data216 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C73 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,160 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-10105F and Core i5-2310 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200LGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-10105F and Core i5-2310. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i3-10105F and Core i5-2310 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-10105F and Core i5-2310 are enumerated here.

VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-10105F and Core i5-2310. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth41.6 GB/s21 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel HD Graphics 2000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-10105F and Core i5-2310 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-10105F and Core i5-2310.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-10105F 5.65
+146%
i5-2310 2.30

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-10105F 8973
+145%
i5-2310 3660

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-10105F 1471
+185%
i5-2310 516

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-10105F 4528
+209%
i5-2310 1467

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.65 2.30
Recency 16 March 2021 22 May 2011
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 95 Watt

i3-10105F has a 145.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 100% more threads, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-10105F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2310 in performance tests.


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