Athlon Neo X2 L335
VS
Xeon L3110

Athlon Neo X2 L335 vs Xeon L3110

AMD

Athlon Neo X2 L335

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2009
VS

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 Athlon Neo X2 L335 is positioned at rank 944 and the Xeon L3110 is on rank 1027, so the Athlon Neo X2 L335 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 Athlon Neo X2 L335

#932
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1763%
#933
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1737%
#934
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1595%
#935
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1588%
#936
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1573%
#938
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1519%
#939
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1457%
#940
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1454%
#941
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1415%
#944
Athlon Neo X2 L335
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
100%
#945
Core i7-3610QE
MSRP: $315|Avg: $105
100%
#948
A8-8600P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
99%
#949
FX-9800P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
99%
#951
Celeron 1020E
MSRP: $86|Avg: $20
98%
#954
Core i7-5850EQ
MSRP: $435|Avg: $370
97%
#956
Core i7-4810MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $378
97%
#959
Celeron Dual-Core T3500
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
96%
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

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($950) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon L3110 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightAthlon Neo X2 L335Xeon L3110
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($15)
⚠️ Higher cost ($950)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Congo (2009) / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon Neo X2 L335 ($15), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($935 less, 98% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightAthlon Neo X2 L335Xeon L3110
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+6200%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($15)
⚠️ 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 Athlon Neo X2 L335 and Xeon L3110

AMD

Athlon Neo X2 L335

The Athlon Neo X2 L335 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Congo (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: ASB1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,331 points. Launch price was $149.

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 Athlon Neo X2 L335 is built on the Congo (2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon Neo X2 L335 scores 1,331 against the Xeon L3110's 1,338 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon L3110.

FeatureAthlon Neo X2 L335Xeon L3110
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.6 GHz
Base Clock
3 GHz
L3 Cache
6 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache
512 kB
Process
65 nm
45 nm-31%
Architecture
Congo (2009)
PassMark
1,331
1,338
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Memory & Platform

The Athlon Neo X2 L335 uses the ASB1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon L3110 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureAthlon Neo X2 L335Xeon L3110
Socket
ASB1
LGA775
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
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Value Analysis

The Athlon Neo X2 L335 launched at $80 MSRP, while the Xeon L3110 debuted at $1000. At current prices ($15 vs $950), the Athlon Neo X2 L335 is $935 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Neo X2 L335 delivers 88.7 pts/$ vs 1.4 pts/$ for the Xeon L3110 — making the Athlon Neo X2 L335 the 193.8% better value option.

FeatureAthlon Neo X2 L335Xeon L3110
MSRP
$80-92%
$1000
Avg Price (30d)
$15-98%
$950
Performance per Dollar
88.7+6236%
1.4
Release Date
2009
2009