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Xeon E3110
Pentium Dual Core T4400
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 Pentium Dual Core T4400 is on rank 1034, so the Xeon E3110 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 Pentium Dual Core T4400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3110 | Pentium Dual Core T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($158) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3110 | Pentium Dual Core T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3033%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($158) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 Pentium Dual Core T4400
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.
Pentium Dual Core T4400
The Pentium Dual Core T4400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,284 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium Dual Core T4400 is built on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3110 scores 1,295 against the Pentium Dual Core T4400's 1,284 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E3110. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E3110 vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual Core T4400.
| Feature | Xeon E3110 | Pentium Dual Core T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+36% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,295 | 1,284 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3110 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T4400 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3110 | Pentium Dual Core T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | P |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E3110 launched at $214 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual Core T4400 debuted at $107. At current prices ($158 vs $5), the Pentium Dual Core T4400 is $153 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3110 delivers 8.2 pts/$ vs 256.8 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual Core T4400 — making the Pentium Dual Core T4400 the 187.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E3110 | Pentium Dual Core T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $214 | $107-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $158 | $5-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2 | 256.8+3032% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2009 |
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