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Core i3-3227U
Xeon E3110
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 i3-3227U is positioned at rank 599 and the Xeon E3110 is on rank 965, so the Core i3-3227U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3227U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3110
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-3227U | Xeon E3110 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($158) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-3227U | Xeon E3110 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($158) |
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 i3-3227U and Xeon E3110
Core i3-3227U
The Core i3-3227U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,299 points. Launch price was $225.
Xeon E3110
The Xeon E3110 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): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,295 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i3-3227U is built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-3227U scores 1,299 against the Xeon E3110's 1,295 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i3-3227U. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3227U vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E3110.
| Feature | Core i3-3227U | Xeon E3110 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3 GHz+58% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 6 MB L2 Cache+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | — |
| PassMark | 1,299 | 1,295 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 400 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 900 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-3227U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3110 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-3227U | Xeon E3110 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-3227U) / not specified (Xeon E3110). The Core i3-3227U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Xeon E3110 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-3227U targets Legacy Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i3-3227U rivals AMD A6-4455M.
| Feature | Core i3-3227U | Xeon E3110 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Ultrabook | — |
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