Xeon E3110 vs Celeron 5305U

Xeon E3110

65 WW2008

Celeron 5305U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3110

1,295

0.0%

1,307

+0.9%

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 E3110 is positioned at rank 965 and the Celeron 5305U is on rank 656, so the Celeron 5305U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3110

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

34351%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

6486%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

5762%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4452%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

100%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

100%

#534

Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

99%

#535

Xeon W-3245M

MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002

94%

#536

Xeon W-3265M

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500

93%

#965

Xeon E3110

MSRP: $214|Avg: $158

100%

#968

Xeon L3406

MSRP: $189|Avg: $30

97%

#969

Xeon E5-2687W v2

MSRP: $2112|Avg: $62

96%

#971

Xeon L5430

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

96%

#972

Xeon E5-2470

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $125

96%

#973

Xeon E5-2670

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $60

95%

#975

Xeon X3470

MSRP: $589|Avg: $16

94%

#978

Xeon E5-2689

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $18

91%

#979

Xeon E5-2450L

MSRP: $1106|Avg: $78

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 5305U

#644

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

898%

#645

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

885%

#646

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

812%

#647

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

808%

#648

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

801%

#650

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

774%

#651

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

742%

#652

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

741%

#653

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

721%

#656

Celeron 5305U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#662

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

99%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 5305U (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3110	Celeron 5305U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($158)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3110 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3110	Celeron 5305U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($158)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon E3110 Benchmark Check

Celeron 5305U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3110 and Celeron 5305U

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.

Celeron 5305U

The Celeron 5305U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,307 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron 5305U is built on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3110 scores 1,295 against the Celeron 5305U's 1,307 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron 5305U. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E3110 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 5305U.

Feature	Xeon E3110	Celeron 5305U
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+30%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache+200%	2 MB
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	—	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
PassMark	1,295	1,307
Geekbench 6 Single	—	480
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	865

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3110 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 5305U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E3110	Celeron 5305U
Socket	LGA775	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3110) / VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 5305U). The Celeron 5305U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)), while the Xeon E3110 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 5305U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 5305U rivals Pentium Gold 6405U.