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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 i3-10105F

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $352 less on MSRP ($97 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 48.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 91.9 vs 61.7 PassMark/$ ($97 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 5800X.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5800X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,912 vs 27,712).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 5800X

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +136.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+433.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 6 MB).
✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 61.7 vs 91.9 PassMark/$ ($449 MSRP vs $97 MSRP).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i3-10105F.

Core i3-10105F

2021

Ryzen 7 5800X

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $352 less on MSRP ($97 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 48.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 91.9 vs 61.7 PassMark/$ ($97 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 5800X.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +136.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+433.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 6 MB).
✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5800X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,912 vs 27,712).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 61.7 vs 91.9 PassMark/$ ($449 MSRP vs $97 MSRP).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i3-10105F.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 5800X better than Core i3-10105F?

Yes. Ryzen 7 5800X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 136.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 211% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 5800X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 136.5% 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, Ryzen 7 5800X is the better fit. You are getting 211% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 433.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 6 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 5800X is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Ryzen 7 5800X is 362.9% more expensive on MSRP at $449 MSRP versus $97 MSRP, and it gives you a 136.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i3-10105F only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the smarter recommendation now. Giving up that much average FPS in the shared benchmark data is simply too much for that budget trade-off.

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

Core i3-10105F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 i3-10105F Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5800X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-10105F	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	181 FPS	206 FPS
medium	143 FPS	178 FPS
high	113 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	170 FPS
medium	119 FPS	142 FPS
high	95 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	83 FPS
medium	72 FPS	74 FPS
high	57 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-10105F	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	223 FPS	662 FPS
medium	223 FPS	558 FPS
high	206 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	174 FPS	417 FPS
1440p
low	223 FPS	563 FPS
medium	203 FPS	493 FPS
high	184 FPS	423 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	350 FPS
medium	164 FPS	308 FPS
high	139 FPS	288 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	250 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-10105F	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	223 FPS	693 FPS
medium	223 FPS	651 FPS
high	223 FPS	570 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	464 FPS
1440p
low	223 FPS	693 FPS
medium	223 FPS	573 FPS
high	223 FPS	498 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	413 FPS
4K
low	223 FPS	484 FPS
medium	223 FPS	410 FPS
high	223 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	302 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-10105F	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	223 FPS	693 FPS
medium	223 FPS	693 FPS
high	223 FPS	693 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	693 FPS
1440p
low	223 FPS	693 FPS
medium	223 FPS	693 FPS
high	223 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	593 FPS
4K
low	223 FPS	604 FPS
medium	223 FPS	550 FPS
high	223 FPS	495 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	436 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10105F and Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i3-10105F

The Core i3-10105F 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 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,912 points. Launch price was $97.

Ryzen 7 5800X

The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-10105F packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5800X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-10105F versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800X (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i3-10105F uses the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10105F scores 8,912 against the Ryzen 7 5800X's 27,712 — a 102.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-10105F vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X.

Feature	Core i3-10105F	Ryzen 7 5800X
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.7 GHz+7%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz	3.8 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	32 MB+433%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-50%
Architecture	Comet Lake-R (2021)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	8,912	27,712+211%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,461	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,503	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-10105F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-10105F) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5800X) — the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA1200 (Core i3-10105F) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 5800X).

Feature	Core i3-10105F	Ryzen 7 5800X
Socket	LGA1200	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 5800X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-10105F) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5800X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop.

Feature	Core i3-10105F	Ryzen 7 5800X
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-10105F launched at $97 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5800X debuted at $449. On MSRP ($97 vs $449), the Core i3-10105F is $352 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-10105F delivers 91.9 pts/$ vs 61.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5800X — making the Core i3-10105F the 39.3% better value option.