CPU
GPU
Xeon E3110
Celeron E3500
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 E3110 is positioned at rank 965 and the Celeron E3500 is on rank 778, so the Celeron E3500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3110
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E3500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3110 | Celeron E3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($158) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3110 | Celeron E3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1474%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($158) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 E3110 and Celeron E3500
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 E3500
The Celeron E3500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,290 points. Launch price was $62.
Processing Power
The Celeron E3500 is built on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3110 scores 1,295 against the Celeron E3500's 1,290 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E3110. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E3110 vs 0 kB on the Celeron E3500.
| Feature | Xeon E3110 | Celeron E3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+11% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,295 | 1,290 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 347 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 624 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA775 socket with PCIe 2.0.
| Feature | Xeon E3110 | Celeron E3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3110) / VT-x (Celeron E3500). Primary use case: Celeron E3500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E3500 rivals Pentium E5200.
| Feature | Xeon E3110 | Celeron E3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E3110 launched at $214 MSRP, while the Celeron E3500 debuted at $62. At current prices ($158 vs $10), the Celeron E3500 is $148 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3110 delivers 8.2 pts/$ vs 129.0 pts/$ for the Celeron E3500 — making the Celeron E3500 the 176.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E3110 | Celeron E3500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $214 | $62-71% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $158 | $10-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2 | 129.0+1473% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2010 |
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