Xeon L3110 vs A8-4555M

Xeon L3110

45 WW2009

A8-4555M

4 Cores4 Thrd19 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon L3110

1,338

0.0%

1,341

+0.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 L3110 is positioned at rank 1027 and the A8-4555M is on rank 826, so the A8-4555M 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 L3110

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

155092%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

29283%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

26016%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

20099%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

100%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

99%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

93%

#1030

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

51%

#1031

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

51%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

34%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

21%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A8-4555M

#814

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1313%

#815

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1294%

#816

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1187%

#817

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1182%

#818

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1171%

#820

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1131%

#821

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1085%

#822

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1083%

#823

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1054%

#826

A8-4555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

100%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

100%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#838

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($950) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon L3110 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon L3110	A8-4555M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($950)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A8-4555M ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($950 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon L3110	A8-4555M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($950)	✅ 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 L3110 Benchmark Check

A8-4555M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon L3110 and A8-4555M

Xeon L3110

The Xeon L3110 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): 45 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,338 points. Launch price was $800.

A8-4555M

The A8-4555M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 19 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,341 points. Launch price was $90.

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Processing Power

The A8-4555M is built on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon L3110 scores 1,338 against the A8-4555M's 1,341 — a 0.2% lead for the A8-4555M. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L3110 vs 0 kB on the A8-4555M.

Feature	Xeon L3110	A8-4555M
Cores / Threads	—	4 / 4
Boost Clock	—	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+87%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	4 MB (total)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	—	Trinity (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,338	1,341

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon L3110 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-4555M uses FP2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon L3110	A8-4555M
Socket	LGA775	FP2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L3110) / true (A8-4555M). The A8-4555M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7600G), while the Xeon L3110 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-4555M rivals Core i3-2367M.