i5-8200Y vs i3-2105

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2105
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.16
Core i5-8200Y
2018
2 cores / 4 threads, 5 Watt
1.40
+20.7%

Core i5-8200Y outperforms Core i3-2105 by a significant 21% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2105 and Core i5-8200Y processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23792226
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.11no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency1.6926.50
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021)
Release date22 May 2011 (13 years ago)28 August 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$145$291

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-2105 and Core i5-8200Y 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 cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.1 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeno dataOPI
Bus rate5 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplierno data13
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)4 MB
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature69 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2105 and Core i5-8200Y 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1515
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2105 and Core i5-8200Y. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Smart Responseno data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-2105 and Core i5-8200Y technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2105 and Core i5-8200Y are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2105 and Core i5-8200Y. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s29.861 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 3000Intel UHD Graphics 615
Max video memoryno data16 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz950 MHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2105 and Core i5-8200Y integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-2105 and Core i5-8200Y integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-2105 and Core i5-8200Y integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2105 and Core i5-8200Y.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes1610

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.

i3-2105 1.16
i5-8200Y 1.40
+20.7%

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.

i3-2105 1846
i5-8200Y 2221
+20.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.16 1.40
Integrated graphics card 0.66 1.98
Recency 22 May 2011 28 August 2018
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 5 Watt

i5-8200Y has a 20.7% higher aggregate performance score, 200% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 7 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 1200% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-8200Y is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2105 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-2105 is a desktop processor while Core i5-8200Y is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2105 and Core i5-8200Y, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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