Xeon 5110 vs E2-3200
Xeon 5110
E2-3200
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 E2-3200 is on rank 855, so the E2-3200 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 E2-3200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 5110 | E2-3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 5110 | E2-3200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E2-3200
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.
E2-3200
The E2-3200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,050 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 5110 and E2-3200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Xeon 5110 versus 2.4 GHz on the E2-3200 — a 40% clock advantage for the E2-3200 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon 5110 uses the Woodcrest (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the E2-3200 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 5110 scores 1,055 against the E2-3200's 1,050 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon 5110. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon 5110 | E2-3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.4 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.4 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Woodcrest (2006) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,055 | 1,050 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 5110 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E2-3200 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 5110 | E2-3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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