A6-9220
VS
Xeon E3110

A6-9220 vs 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 A6-9220 is positioned at rank 839 and the Xeon E3110 is on rank 965, so the A6-9220 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A6-9220

#827
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1347%
#828
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1327%
#829
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1219%
#830
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1213%
#831
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1202%
#833
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1161%
#834
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1113%
#835
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1111%
#836
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1081%
#839
A6-9220
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#852
Pentium P6300
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
97%
#854
E-350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3110

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
34351%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
6486%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
5762%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
4452%
#532
Xeon Platinum 8368Q
MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719
100%
#533
Xeon Gold 6250
MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000
100%
#534
Xeon E5-2699 v4
MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400
99%
#535
Xeon W-3245M
MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002
94%
#536
Xeon W-3265M
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500
93%
#965
Xeon E3110
MSRP: $214|Avg: $158
100%
#968
Xeon L3406
MSRP: $189|Avg: $30
97%
#969
Xeon E5-2687W v2
MSRP: $2112|Avg: $62
96%
#971
Xeon L5430
MSRP: $390|Avg: $380
96%
#972
Xeon E5-2470
MSRP: $1440|Avg: $125
96%
#973
Xeon E5-2670
MSRP: $1552|Avg: $60
95%
#975
Xeon X3470
MSRP: $589|Avg: $16
94%
#978
Xeon E5-2689
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $18
91%
#979
Xeon E5-2450L
MSRP: $1106|Avg: $78
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A6-9220 (2016) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightA6-9220Xeon E3110
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($158)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3110 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightA6-9220Xeon E3110
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($158)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-9220 and Xeon E3110

AMD

A6-9220

The A6-9220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,307 points. Launch price was $70.

Intel

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 A6-9220 is built on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the A6-9220 scores 1,307 against the Xeon E3110's 1,295 — a 0.9% lead for the A6-9220.

FeatureA6-9220Xeon E3110
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.9 GHz
Base Clock
2.5 GHz
3 GHz+20%
L3 Cache
6 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache
1 MB
Process
28 nm-38%
45 nm
Architecture
Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark
1,307
1,295
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Memory & Platform

The A6-9220 uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3110 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureA6-9220Xeon E3110
Socket
BGA
LGA775
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8
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Advanced Features

The A6-9220 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Xeon E3110 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureA6-9220Xeon E3110
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon R4