CPU
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Core i3-10110U
Xeon E5-2603 v3
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 Core i3-10110U is positioned at rank 578 and the Xeon E5-2603 v3 is on rank 635, so the Core i3-10110U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10110U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2603 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-10110U | Xeon E5-2603 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-10110U | Xeon E5-2603 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Core i3-10110U and Xeon E5-2603 v3
Core i3-10110U
The Core i3-10110U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,839 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon E5-2603 v3
The Xeon E5-2603 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,825 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i3-10110U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-2603 v3 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon E5-2603 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i3-10110U versus 1.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2603 v3 — a 87.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-10110U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core i3-10110U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2603 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10110U scores 3,839 against the Xeon E5-2603 v3's 3,825 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-10110U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-10110U vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2603 v3.
| Feature | Core i3-10110U | Xeon E5-2603 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 6 / 6+200% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+156% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+31% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 15 MB (total)+275% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,839 | 3,825 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 2,327 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,270 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,353 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-10110U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2603 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-10110U | Xeon E5-2603 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1528 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-10110U) / not specified (Xeon E5-2603 v3). The Core i3-10110U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 10th Gen), while the Xeon E5-2603 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-10110U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i3-10110U rivals Ryzen 3 3200U.
| Feature | Core i3-10110U | Xeon E5-2603 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics for 10th Gen | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Productivity | — |
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