CPU
GPU
A6-5400K
Xeon E3110
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A6-5400K is positioned at rank 765 and the Xeon E3110 is on rank 965, so the A6-5400K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-5400K
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3110
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-5400K | Xeon E3110 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($158) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-5400K | Xeon E3110 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($158) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A6-5400K and Xeon E3110
A6-5400K
The A6-5400K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,279 points. Launch price was $70.
Xeon E3110
The Xeon E3110 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,295 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The A6-5400K is built on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the A6-5400K scores 1,279 against the Xeon E3110's 1,295 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E3110. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-5400K vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E3110.
| Feature | A6-5400K | Xeon E3110 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 6 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | — |
| PassMark | 1,279 | 1,295+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 390 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A6-5400K uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E3110 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A6-5400K | Xeon E3110 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A6-5400K) / not specified (Xeon E3110). The A6-5400K includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7540D), while the Xeon E3110 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-5400K targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-5400K rivals Pentium G2120.
| Feature | A6-5400K | Xeon E3110 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7540D | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
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