Phenom X4 9100e vs Xeon L3110
Phenom X4 9100e
Xeon L3110
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 Phenom X4 9100e is positioned at rank 453 and the Xeon L3110 is on rank 1027, so the Phenom X4 9100e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9100e
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L3110
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X4 9100e | Xeon L3110 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($35) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($950) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X4 9100e | Xeon L3110 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2645%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($35) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($950) |
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 Phenom X4 9100e and Xeon L3110
Phenom X4 9100e
The Phenom X4 9100e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,353 points. Launch price was $149.
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.
Processing Power
The Phenom X4 9100e is built on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Phenom X4 9100e scores 1,353 against the Xeon L3110's 1,338 — a 1.1% lead for the Phenom X4 9100e. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9100e vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L3110.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9100e | Xeon L3110 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 6 MB L2 Cache+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Agena (2007−2008) | — |
| PassMark | 1,353+1% | 1,338 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X4 9100e uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon L3110 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9100e | Xeon L3110 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Phenom X4 9100e launched at $200 MSRP, while the Xeon L3110 debuted at $1000. At current prices ($35 vs $950), the Phenom X4 9100e is $915 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Phenom X4 9100e delivers 38.7 pts/$ vs 1.4 pts/$ for the Xeon L3110 — making the Phenom X4 9100e the 185.9% better value option.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9100e | Xeon L3110 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200-80% | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-96% | $950 |
| Performance per Dollar | 38.7+2664% | 1.4 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2009 |
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