Core i3-2332M 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 Core i3-2332M is positioned at rank 284 and the Xeon L3110 is on rank 1027, so the Core i3-2332M 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 Core i3-2332M

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

99%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

98%

#272

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

434%

#273

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

427%

#274

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

392%

#275

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

391%

#276

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

387%

#278

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

374%

#279

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

358%

#280

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

358%

#281

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

348%

#284

Core i3-2332M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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.

Insight	Core i3-2332M	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	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-2332M ($0), 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 ($950 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i3-2332M	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.

Core i3-2332M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2332M and Xeon L3110

Core i3-2332M

The Core i3-2332M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,353 points. Launch price was $69.

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 Core i3-2332M is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-2332M scores 1,353 against the Xeon L3110's 1,338 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i3-2332M. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2332M vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L3110.

Feature	Core i3-2332M	Xeon L3110
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	—
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3 GHz+36%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	6 MB L2 Cache+100%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	—
PassMark	1,353+1%	1,338
Geekbench 6 Single	369	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-2332M uses the G2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon L3110 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-2332M	Xeon L3110
Socket	G2	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2332M) / not specified (Xeon L3110). The Core i3-2332M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Xeon L3110 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2332M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-2332M rivals A6-3400M.