CPU
GPU
Xeon 5140
E2-6110
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 5140 is positioned at rank 961 and the E2-6110 is on rank 864, so the E2-6110 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 5140
Performance Per Dollar E2-6110
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 5140 | E2-6110 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 5140 | E2-6110 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 5140 and E2-6110
Xeon 5140
The Xeon 5140 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 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.33 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: 1,235 points. Launch price was $15.
E2-6110
The E2-6110 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,234 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Xeon 5140 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the E2-6110 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the E2-6110 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.33 GHz on the Xeon 5140 versus 1.5 GHz on the E2-6110 — a 43.3% clock advantage for the Xeon 5140. The Xeon 5140 uses the Woodcrest (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the E2-6110 uses Beema (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 5140 scores 1,235 against the E2-6110's 1,234 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon 5140.
| Feature | Xeon 5140 | E2-6110 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.33 GHz+55% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.33 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2048 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Woodcrest (2006) | Beema (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,235 | 1,234 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 5140 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E2-6110 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 5140 | E2-6110 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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