i3-10105F vs i7-9700KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-9700KF
2019
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
8.97
+58.8%
Core i3-10105F
2021
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
5.65

Core i7-9700KF outperforms Core i3-10105F by an impressive 59% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-9700KF and Core i3-10105F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8591147
Place by popularitynot in top-10050
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.85no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency8.948.23
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Comet Lake-R (2021)
Release date8 January 2019 (5 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$374$97

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-9700KF and Core i3-10105F 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-9700KF and Core i3-10105F 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-9700KF and Core i3-10105F. 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® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-

Security technologies

Core i7-9700KF and Core i3-10105F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-9700KF and Core i3-10105F are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-9700KF and Core i3-10105F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s41.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-9700KF and Core i3-10105F.

PCIe version3.03.0
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.

i7-9700KF 8.97
+58.8%
i3-10105F 5.65

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.

i7-9700KF 14251
+58.8%
i3-10105F 8974

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.

i7-9700KF 1698
+15.3%
i3-10105F 1473

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.

i7-9700KF 7228
+59.6%
i3-10105F 4528

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.97 5.65
Recency 8 January 2019 16 March 2021
Physical cores 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

i7-9700KF has a 58.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

i3-10105F, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-9700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-10105F in performance tests.


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