Celeron 4205U vs Xeon L3110

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 Celeron 4205U is positioned at rank 152 and the Xeon L3110 is on rank 1027, so the Celeron 4205U 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 Celeron 4205U

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

98%

#140

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

326%

#141

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

321%

#142

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

295%

#143

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

294%

#144

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

291%

#146

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

281%

#147

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

269%

#148

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

269%

#149

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

262%

#152

Celeron 4205U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

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

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 4205U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 4205U	Xeon L3110
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($950)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 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.

Insight	Celeron 4205U	Xeon 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.

Celeron 4205U Benchmark Check

Xeon L3110 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 4205U and Xeon L3110

Celeron 4205U

The Celeron 4205U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,350 points. Launch price was $107.

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.

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Processing Power

The Celeron 4205U is built on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 4205U scores 1,350 against the Xeon L3110's 1,338 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron 4205U. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4205U vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L3110.

Feature	Celeron 4205U	Xeon L3110
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	—
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3 GHz+67%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	6 MB L2 Cache+200%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	—
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)	—
PassMark	1,350	1,338
Geekbench 6 Single	347	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	585	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 4205U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon L3110 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron 4205U	Xeon L3110
Socket	FCBGA1528	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 4205U) / not specified (Xeon L3110). The Celeron 4205U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Xeon L3110 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4205U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 4205U rivals Pentium Gold 4417U.