V-Series V105 vs i3-4120U

Core i3-4005U Core i5-4200M Core i5-4200U Core i5-4210U Core i7-4510U Core i7-4700MQ
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V-Series V105 V-Series V120 V-Series V140 V-Series V160

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-4120U
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.23
+779%
V-Series V105
2010
1 core / 1 thread, 9 Watt
0.14

Core i3-4120U outperforms V-Series V105 by a whopping 779% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

i3-4120U i3-4120U
V-Series V105 V-Series V105

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-4120U and V-Series V105 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23293337
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3AMD V-Series
Power efficiency7.761.47
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)no data
Release date14 April 2014 (10 years ago)12 May 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-4120U and V-Series V105 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)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Base clock speed2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2 GHz1.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s2000 MHz
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache512 KB512 KB
L3 cache3 MBno data
Chip lithography22 nm45 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4120U and V-Series V105 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCBGA1168S1
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4120U and V-Series V105. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2SSE4A, AMD64, Enhanced Virus Protection, Virtualization
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
VirusProtect-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
GPIO+no data
Smart Connect+no data
FDI-no data
AMT9.5no data
Matrix Storage-no data
HD Audio+no data
RST+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-4120U and V-Series V105 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-4120U and V-Series V105 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-4120U and V-Series V105. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4400no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-4120U and V-Series V105 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-4120U and V-Series V105 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43200x2000@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3200x2000@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-4120U and V-Series V105 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4120U and V-Series V105.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no data
PCI support-no data
USB revision3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports4no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports4no data
Integrated IDE-no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN-no data
UART+no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 1.23 0.14
Recency 14 April 2014 12 May 2010
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 22 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 9 Watt

i3-4120U has a 778.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 104.5% more advanced lithography process.

V-Series V105, on the other hand, has 66.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-4120U is our recommended choice as it beats the V-Series V105 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-4120U and V-Series V105, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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