Core i3-10105F
Core i3-10105F: Intel processor with 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 4.40 GHz, 65 W TDP, socket LGA1200. FPSHQ Gaming Score: 3 780 out of 10,000 (tier C). Source of the numbers: per the FPSHQ catalog (Gaming Score is FPSHQ's own gaming index).
Full specs of the Core i3-10105F
| Architecture | Comet Lake |
|---|---|
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.70 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| TDP | 65 W |
| Process node | 14 nm |
| Socket | LGA1200 |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| 3D V-Cache | No |
| Integrated graphics | No |
| Bench Score | 1840 |
| Gaming Score | 3780 |
| Release year | 2021 |
Which motherboard do you need for the Core i3-10105F
The Core i3-10105F uses the LGA1200 socket; per AMD/Intel specifications it is supported by these chipsets (8): Intel Z590, Intel H570, Intel B560, Intel H510, Intel Z490, Intel H470, Intel B460, Intel H410. Memory — DDR4.
FPSHQ tip: without overclocking, a Intel B560 board is enough for the Core i3-10105F — the newest mid-range chipset that supports this CPU without a mandatory BIOS update.
| Chipset | BIOS | CPU overclocking | Memory overclocking | PCIe for graphics card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Z590 | no BIOS update | yes | yes | — |
| Intel H570 | no BIOS update | no | yes | — |
| Intel B560 tip | no BIOS update | no | yes | 1x16+1x4 |
| Intel H510 | no BIOS update | no | no | 1x16 |
| Intel Z490 | no BIOS update | yes | yes | — |
| Intel H470 | no BIOS update | no | no | — |
| Intel B460 | no BIOS update | no | no | — |
| Intel H410 | no BIOS update | no | no | — |
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📡 Core i3-10105F profile
Strengths and weaknesses across 5 parameters (0–100).
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📊 Position in the CPU gaming ranking
Compared with other models. A longer bar means a higher result.
The Core i3-10105F is a solid budget pick. It handles modern games with GPUs up to an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT. With a stronger card there may be a slight 1080p bottleneck, but it vanishes at 1440p+.
Best GPU pairings for the Core i3-10105F
To avoid a CPU or GPU bottleneck, you need a balanced graphics card. Here are our recommendations for the Core i3-10105F:
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How good is Core i3-10105F for gaming?
Core i3-10105F (2021, LGA1200): FPSHQ gaming score 3,780 — faster than 46% of catalogue CPUs. 4 cores / 8 threads, boost 4.4 GHz, L3 6 MB, TDP 65 W. The balanced pairing per the FPSHQ model is a GPU of the GeForce RTX 3050 level: a stronger card will be CPU-bound, a weaker one will not use the CPU fully. Source of the numbers: per the FPSHQ catalog (Gaming Score is FPSHQ's own gaming index); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ gaming score
- 3,780 FPSHQ index
- cores / threads
- 4/8
- TDP
- 65 W
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