i3-2105 vs i5-13500

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13500
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 65 Watt
20.02
+1626%
Core i3-2105
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.16

Core i5-13500 outperforms Core i3-2105 by a whopping 1626% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13500 and Core i3-2105 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2822375
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation64.280.11
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency29.001.68
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)22 May 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$242$145

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-13500 has 58336% better value for money than i3-2105.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-13500 and Core i3-2105 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads204
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus rate154 MHz5 GT/s
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm32 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C69 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13500 and Core i3-2105 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13500 and Core i3-2105. 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)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-13500 and Core i3-2105 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection-+
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13500 and Core i3-2105 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13500 and Core i3-2105. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR3
Maximum memory size192 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 770Intel HD Graphics 3000
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHz1.1 GHz
Execution Units32no data
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-13500 and Core i3-2105 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported42

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-13500 and Core i3-2105 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-13500 and Core i3-2105 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13500 and Core i3-2105.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.02.0
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.

i5-13500 20.02
+1626%
i3-2105 1.16

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.

i5-13500 31795
+1622%
i3-2105 1846

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.

i5-13500 2427
+404%
i3-2105 482

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.

i5-13500 12289
+1150%
i3-2105 983

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.02 1.16
Integrated graphics card 6.16 0.66
Recency 4 January 2023 22 May 2011
Physical cores 14 2
Threads 20 4

i5-13500 has a 1625.9% higher aggregate performance score, 833.3% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 11 years, and 600% more physical cores and 400% more threads.

The Core i5-13500 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2105 in performance tests.


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