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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i3-10105T

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $47 less on MSRP ($122 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Delivers 40.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 64.1 vs 45.7 PassMark/$ ($122 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 5 1400 needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 1400.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).

Ryzen 5 1400

2017

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).
✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,731 vs 7,815).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 45.7 vs 64.1 PassMark/$ ($169 MSRP vs $122 MSRP).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-10105T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i3-10105T.

Core i3-10105T

2021

Ryzen 5 1400

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $47 less on MSRP ($122 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Delivers 40.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 64.1 vs 45.7 PassMark/$ ($122 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 5 1400 needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 1400.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).
✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,731 vs 7,815).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 45.7 vs 64.1 PassMark/$ ($169 MSRP vs $122 MSRP).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-10105T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i3-10105T.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-10105T better than Ryzen 5 1400?

Yes. Core i3-10105T is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.1% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i3-10105T is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.0% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-10105T is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i3-10105T is the smarter buy today. Core i3-10105T is $47 cheaper on MSRP at $122 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 40.0% better value on MSRP (64.1 vs 45.7 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 5 1400 can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap, but on MSRP alone you would want to find it meaningfully cheaper in real-world listings before that path becomes easy to justify.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i3-10105T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2017) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-10105T Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 1400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-10105T	Ryzen 5 1400
1080p
low	174 FPS	170 FPS
medium	138 FPS	148 FPS
high	109 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	141 FPS
medium	115 FPS	118 FPS
high	89 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	65 FPS
medium	58 FPS	58 FPS
high	45 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-10105T	Ryzen 5 1400
1080p
low	195 FPS	168 FPS
medium	176 FPS	148 FPS
high	159 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	146 FPS
medium	152 FPS	129 FPS
high	137 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	143 FPS	114 FPS
medium	123 FPS	103 FPS
high	100 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-10105T	Ryzen 5 1400
1080p
low	195 FPS	193 FPS
medium	195 FPS	193 FPS
high	195 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	193 FPS
1440p
low	195 FPS	193 FPS
medium	195 FPS	193 FPS
high	195 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	193 FPS
4K
low	195 FPS	193 FPS
medium	195 FPS	193 FPS
high	195 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	181 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-10105T	Ryzen 5 1400
1080p
low	195 FPS	193 FPS
medium	195 FPS	193 FPS
high	195 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	193 FPS
1440p
low	195 FPS	193 FPS
medium	195 FPS	193 FPS
high	195 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	193 FPS
4K
low	195 FPS	193 FPS
medium	195 FPS	193 FPS
high	195 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	193 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10105T and Ryzen 5 1400

Core i3-10105T

The Core i3-10105T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,815 points. Launch price was $134.

Ryzen 5 1400

The Ryzen 5 1400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,731 points. Launch price was $169.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-10105T and Ryzen 5 1400 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-10105T versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1400 — a 13.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-10105T (base: 3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i3-10105T uses the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 1400 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10105T scores 7,815 against the Ryzen 5 1400's 7,731 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i3-10105T. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-10105T vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1400.

Feature	Core i3-10105T	Ryzen 5 1400
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+15%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.2 GHz+7%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-R (2021)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	7,815+1%	7,731
Geekbench 6 Single	1,200	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-10105T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 1400 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Core i3-10105T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-10105T) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 1400) — the Ryzen 5 1400 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Q470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Q570,Z590 (Core i3-10105T) and AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 1400).

Feature	Core i3-10105T	Ryzen 5 1400
Socket	LGA1200	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i3-10105T) / not specified (Ryzen 5 1400). The Core i3-10105T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 5 1400 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Core i3-10105T	Ryzen 5 1400
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	Yes	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-10105T launched at $122 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 1400 debuted at $169. On MSRP ($122 vs $169), the Core i3-10105T is $47 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-10105T delivers 64.1 pts/$ vs 45.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 1400 — making the Core i3-10105T the 33.4% better value option.