i3-10105 vs Xeon E-2246G

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E-2246G
2019
6 cores / 12 threads, 80 Watt
8.65
+60.8%
Core i3-10105
2021
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
5.38

Xeon E-2246G outperforms Core i3-10105 by an impressive 61% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E-2246G and Core i3-10105 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8701163
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation33.6121.35
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Eno data
Power efficiency10.237.83
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)Comet Lake-R (2021)
Release date29 May 2019 (5 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$311$122

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E-2246G has 57% better value for money than i3-10105.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E-2246G and Core i3-10105 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size154 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E-2246G and Core i3-10105 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)80 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E-2246G and Core i3-10105. 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++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-

Security technologies

Xeon E-2246G and Core i3-10105 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 Xeon E-2246G and Core i3-10105 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E-2246G and Core i3-10105. 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
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics P630Intel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memory128 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E-2246G and Core i3-10105 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E-2246G and Core i3-10105 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@24Hz4096 x 2160@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E-2246G and Core i3-10105 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E-2246G and Core i3-10105.

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.

Xeon E-2246G 8.65
+60.8%
i3-10105 5.38

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.

Xeon E-2246G 13747
+60.9%
i3-10105 8542

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.

Xeon E-2246G 1613
+9.1%
i3-10105 1479

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.

Xeon E-2246G 6080
+40.4%
i3-10105 4330

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.65 5.38
Integrated graphics card 6.39 3.09
Recency 29 May 2019 16 March 2021
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 8
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon E-2246G has a 60.8% higher aggregate performance score, 106.8% faster integrated GPU, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

i3-10105, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 23.1% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E-2246G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-10105 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E-2246G is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-10105 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E-2246G and Core i3-10105, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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