Athlon X2 L310 vs Xeon L5335
Athlon X2 L310
Xeon L5335
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 X2 L310 is positioned at rank 933 and the Xeon L5335 is on rank 995, so the Athlon X2 L310 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 L310
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5335
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 L310 | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($18) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Conesus (2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 L310 | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+10%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($18) |
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 Athlon X2 L310 and Xeon L5335
Athlon X2 L310
The Athlon X2 L310 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Conesus (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,747 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon L5335
The Xeon L5335 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 August 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,737 points. Launch price was $380.
Processing Power
The Athlon X2 L310 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon L5335 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon L5335 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Athlon X2 L310 versus 2 GHz on the Xeon L5335 — a 50% clock advantage for the Xeon L5335. The Athlon X2 L310 uses the Conesus (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Xeon L5335 uses Clovertown (2006−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 L310 scores 1,747 against the Xeon L5335's 1,737 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon X2 L310.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2 GHz+67% |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Conesus (2009) | Clovertown (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,747 | 1,737 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 120 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 213 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 L310 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon L5335 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Athlon X2 L310) / not specified (Xeon L5335). Primary use case: Athlon X2 L310 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X2 L310 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Xeon L5335 debuted at $380. At current prices ($20 vs $18), the Xeon L5335 is $2 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 L310 delivers 87.3 pts/$ vs 96.5 pts/$ for the Xeon L5335 — making the Xeon L5335 the 10% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-74% | $380 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $18-10% |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.3 | 96.5+11% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2007 |
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