Intel Core I3-2105 Processor
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- Item Weight: 7.2 ounces
Intel Core i3 i3-2105 3.10 GHz Processor – Socket H2 LGA-1155 BX80623I32105 Intel Processors
Intel Processor
Intel Core I3-2105 Processor
List Price: $ 234.99
Price:
Good CPU for the price,
I build a HTPC. I thought i7 will be over kill for my day to day usage. Choose to use this CPU over i3 2100 because it has HD 3000. HD 3000 has 12 graphics cores as oppose to 6 graphics core in HD 2000. If you are not going to use integrated graphics then i3 2100 is a better buy. After using it for a month all I can say is that it is really good CPU for the price. This CPU is missing Intel TurboBoost technology. But I don’t miss TurboBoost because it already runs at 3.1Ghz. I know Windows Experience index is no the best benchmark in the world, but I am going to write my EI rating below for the people who wants to do a quick comparison.
Processor: 7.1
Memory: 7.4
Graphics: 6.3
Gaming Graphics: 6.3
Primary hard disk: 7.9 (Yes, I am using SSD)
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|Great upgrade for the i3 2100 if you need some graphics power,
I buy these when I need a little more graphics power than what is offered in the i3-2100. The jump to the intel 3000 from the intel 2000 is substantial enough to warrant the few extra dollars, and for most workstation and general use computers this chip performs just fine.
It may not be the cheapest of the i3s, but it definitely isn’t the most expensive, and combined with the strong built in GPU you have a very powerful chip, with hyperthreading and full aero support for a great price.
You can even play most modern (as of early 2012) games at reasonable graphics settings.
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|PERFECT for non hard-core gaming,
Have this with an ASUS m/b ASUS P8H61-M <REV 3.0> Intel H61 (B3) DDR3 1333 microATX Motherboard and 8GB of G-SKILL.
Surprisingly, windows rating is 6.3 for both 3D and gaming graphics. The lowest denominator is still my HD. It is a machine for my daughter to surf web, play some games and watch some videos. Nothing that require top notch performance.
I am very impressed with performance of HD3000. Will get another one of these (son’s PC) once price of HD become reasonable.
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