The Core i7-8700K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-10105, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $45.41 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-10105
- Up to 33% cheaper – $93.59 vs $139.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Core i7-8700K vs Core i3-10105 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, $
$139
67%
Value, $/FPS
$0.66/FPS
68%
Core i3-10105
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
207
99%
Min 1% FPS
144
99%
Price, $
$93.59
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.45/FPS
100%
Core i7-8700K vs Core i3-10105 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-8700K vs Core i3-10105 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700K vs Core i3-10105 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-10105
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
94%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-10105 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $359.00 | MSRP | $122.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Comet Lake-R |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
