Intel Core i3-2105

Intel Core i3-2105
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i3-2105 processor comes from the Sandy Bridge S architecture, which was considered groundbreaking at the time. Manufactured in an efficient 32-nm process, this chip offered a remarkable balance. It combined solid computing power with good energy consumption. The processor always provided sufficient performance for handling everyday tasks.

Of particular note is the integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000. This graphics solution allowed many users to build a functional system without an additional dedicated graphics card. Multimedia content could be played smoothly. Common office applications also ran smoothly. With 3 MB Level-3 cache, the processor supported data processing effectively.

This ensured a rapid response from the system. The integration of PCIe 2.0 was the common standard at the time of its release. We remember its reliability in daily use. The Intel Core i3-2105 was a very sensible choice for many home and office PCs. Its configuration aimed for high efficiency. This made it a popular component for cost-conscious systems.

It mastered the requirements of its era with flying colors and formed a solid basis for numerous computer systems.
  • Sandy Bridge S Architecture
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000
  • Efficient 32-nm Manufacturing
  • 3 MB Level-3 Cache

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 819 / 867
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 772 / 821
In segment Desktop
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i7-920
4C / 8T · 2.93 GHz
525
Intel Core i3-3210
2C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
522
Intel Core i3-2105
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
515
Intel Pentium G2030
2C / 2T · 3.00 GHz
512
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v2
6C / 12T · 2.60 GHz
510
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Celeron G4900
2C / 2T · 3.10 GHz
1,114
Intel Core i3-3210
2C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
1,113
Intel Core i3-2105
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
1,093
Intel Pentium G4400T
2C / 2T · 2.90 GHz
1,089
Intel Celeron G3900
2C / 2T · 2.80 GHz
1,085
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i7-960
4C / 8T · 3.46 GHz
576
Intel Core i7-965
4C / 8T · 3.46 GHz
576
Intel Core i3-2105
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
575
AMD FX-4350
AMD FX-4350 100 %
4C / 4T · 4.30 GHz
574
Intel Core i7-870
4C / 8T · 3.60 GHz
574
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD FX-4200
AMD FX-4200 101 %
4C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
1,287
AMD Athlon II X4 631
4C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
1,283
Intel Core i3-2105
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
1,280
Intel Atom C3538
4C / 4T · 2.10 GHz
1,279
Intel Core i3-3250T
2C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
1,278
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Intel Core i7-3555LE
Intel HD Graphics 4000
256
Intel Pentium J3710
Intel HD Graphics 405 (18EU)
213
Intel Core i3-2105
Intel HD Graphics 3000
211
Intel Core i3-2125
Intel HD Graphics 3000
211
Intel Core i5-2500k
Intel HD Graphics 3000
211

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i3 (205)
CPU groupIntel Core i 2000 (28)
ArchitectureSandy Bridge S
Technology32 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 1155
Generation2
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 3.10 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache
L3-Cache3.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel HD Graphics 3000
GPU frequency0.85 - 1.10 GHz
CUs / Shader12 / 96
Raytracing
Max. displays2
Max. GPU Memory2 GB
Technology32 nm
Release dateQ1/2011

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1333
21.3 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory32 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP65 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release dateQ2/2011
Release price134 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i3-2105
Intel Core i3-2105
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