Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i3-10105 vs Intel Core i3-12100F

Intel Core i3-10105 currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 6, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i3-12100F is 37.2% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i3-12100F is 27% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i3-10105 currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

Intel Core i3-12100F is about 47.4% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Socket data is incomplete for this pair. Intel Core i3-10105 has a 24 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Core i3-10105Intel Core i3-12100F
Current used price$60.47$82.94
Current new price$176.64$114.99
Relative gaming performance5454
Gaming performance per dollar0.8910.65
Cinebench R23 multi5,7318,446
Cinebench R23 single1,6551,658
Cores / threads4 / 84 / 8
Socket--
TDP65 W89 W
Release year20212022
Qualified sales1312
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