A6-9225
VS
Xeon L3110

A6-9225 vs Xeon L3110

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 A6-9225 is positioned at rank 830 and the Xeon L3110 is on rank 1027, so the A6-9225 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 A6-9225

#818
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1320%
#819
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1300%
#820
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1194%
#821
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1188%
#822
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1178%
#824
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1137%
#825
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1090%
#826
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1089%
#827
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1059%
#830
A6-9225
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#835
FX-9830P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
99%
#836
Celeron M P4600
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
99%
#837
Celeron 887
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon L3110

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
155092%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
29283%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
26016%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
20099%
#1027
Xeon L3110
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950
100%
#1028
Xeon 2.66
MSRP: $337|Avg: $10
99%
#1029
Xeon X5272
MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76
93%
#1030
Xeon Platinum 8260L
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750
51%
#1031
Xeon 3.20
MSRP: $851|Avg: $10
51%
#1032
Xeon X5355
MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000
34%
#1033
Xeon E5420
MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500
21%
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 A6-9225 (2018) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightA6-9225Xeon L3110
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($950)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon L3110 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightA6-9225Xeon L3110
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($950)

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 A6-9225 and Xeon L3110

AMD

A6-9225

The A6-9225 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 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: 1,334 points. Launch price was $70.

Intel

Xeon L3110

The Xeon L3110 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): 45 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,338 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The A6-9225 is built on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the A6-9225 scores 1,334 against the Xeon L3110's 1,338 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon L3110.

FeatureA6-9225Xeon L3110
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
Boost Clock
3.1 GHz
Base Clock
2.6 GHz
3 GHz+15%
L3 Cache
6 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache
1 MB
Process
28 nm-38%
45 nm
Architecture
Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark
1,334
1,338
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Memory & Platform

The A6-9225 uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon L3110 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureA6-9225Xeon L3110
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 A6-9225 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Xeon L3110 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureA6-9225Xeon L3110
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon R4