Xeon 5110 vs E-450
Xeon 5110
E-450
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 Xeon 5110 is positioned at rank 984 and the E-450 is on rank 849, so the E-450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 5110
Performance Per Dollar E-450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 5110 | E-450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 5110 | E-450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon 5110 and E-450
Xeon 5110
The Xeon 5110 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Woodcrest (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,055 points. Launch price was $20.
E-450
The E-450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.65 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,063 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 5110 and E-450 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Xeon 5110 versus 1.65 GHz on the E-450 — a 3.1% clock advantage for the E-450. The Xeon 5110 uses the Woodcrest (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the E-450 uses Zacate (2011−2013) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 5110 scores 1,055 against the E-450's 1,063 — a 0.8% lead for the E-450. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon 5110 | E-450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.65 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 40 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Woodcrest (2006) | Zacate (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,055 | 1,063 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 5110 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E-450 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 5110 | E-450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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