Average Bench: 58.5% (607th of 1442)

Based on 1,052 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000206A7 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2105 CPU @ 3.10GHz
Poor: 48%Average: 58.5% Great: 63%
Gaming
Gaming 59%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 41%
Speed boat

Average average bench

The Intel Core i3-2105 averaged 41.4% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 84.9Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 74.2Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-2105 is just 15.7%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-2105 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 193Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 191Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 1,052 samples)
Min Avg Max
68.8 Memory 84.9 92.2
49.3 1-Core 74.2 82.1
83.5 2-Core 129 158
59.7% 95.9 Pts
Min Avg Max
130 4-Core 188 209
141 8-Core 191 209
25.4% 190 Pts
Min Avg Max
147 64-Core 193 210
11.9% 193 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Memory 89.3
1-Core 66.1
2-Core 137
60% 97.4 Pts
4-Core 189
8-Core 188
25% 189 Pts
64-Core 188
12% 188 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Memory 88.8
1-Core 71.9
2-Core 121
60% 93.9 Pts
4-Core 137
8-Core 168
20% 152 Pts
64-Core 184
11% 184 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Memory 84.8
1-Core 66.7
2-Core 112
56% 87.8 Pts
4-Core 133
8-Core 156
19% 144 Pts
64-Core 171
11% 171 Pts
Socket 1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Memory 77.7
1-Core 71.8
2-Core 125
56% 91.4 Pts
4-Core 163
8-Core 184
23% 173 Pts
64-Core 185
11% 185 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
Memory 80.1
1-Core 68
2-Core 117
55% 88.3 Pts
4-Core 150
8-Core 144
20% 147 Pts
64-Core 142
9% 142 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Memory 78.1
1-Core 61.4
2-Core 99.2
51% 79.6 Pts
4-Core 124
8-Core 96.1
15% 110 Pts
64-Core 130
8% 130 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
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Desktop
Desktop 55%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-2105 Processor (3M Cache, 3.10 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ2'11
Processor Numberi3-2105
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended Price$134.00
Clock Speed3.1 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP65 W
Expected DiscontinuanceQ4'2012

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Base Frequency850 MHz
Wireless DisplayNo
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth21 GB/s

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1155

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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