Xeon E5607 vs Core i3-4110M
Xeon E5607
Core i3-4110M
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 E5607 is positioned at rank 622 and the Core i3-4110M is on rank 101, so the Core i3-4110M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5607
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4110M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5607 | Core i3-4110M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($27) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5607 | Core i3-4110M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($27) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5607 and Core i3-4110M
Xeon E5607
The Xeon E5607 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,686 points. Launch price was $135.
Core i3-4110M
The Core i3-4110M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,678 points. Launch price was $225.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5607 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-4110M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5607 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.27 GHz on the Xeon E5607 versus 2.6 GHz on the Core i3-4110M — a 162.4% clock advantage for the Core i3-4110M (base: 2.26 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon E5607 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-4110M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5607 scores 2,686 against the Core i3-4110M's 2,678 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5607. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E5607 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-4110M.
| Feature | Xeon E5607 | Core i3-4110M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.27 GHz | 2.6 GHz+863% |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz | 2.6 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+167% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,686 | 2,678 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5607 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4110M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5607 | Core i3-4110M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | PGA946 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5607) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4110M). The Core i3-4110M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Xeon E5607 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4110M targets Mobile.
| Feature | Xeon E5607 | Core i3-4110M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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