Xeon L3110 vs Celeron 3865U

Xeon L3110

45 WW2009

Celeron 3865U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon L3110

1,338

0.0%

1,343

+0.4%

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 Celeron 3865U is on rank 645, so the Celeron 3865U 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 Celeron 3865U

#633

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

874%

#634

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

861%

#635

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

790%

#636

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

787%

#637

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

780%

#639

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

753%

#640

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

722%

#641

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

721%

#642

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

701%

#645

Celeron 3865U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#650

Core i5-1345UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

99%

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 3865U (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon L3110	Celeron 3865U
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)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-U (2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon L3110 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon L3110	Celeron 3865U
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

Celeron 3865U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon L3110 and Celeron 3865U

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.

Celeron 3865U

The Celeron 3865U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-U (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,343 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

The Celeron 3865U is built on the Kaby Lake-U (2017) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon L3110 scores 1,338 against the Celeron 3865U's 1,343 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron 3865U. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L3110 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 3865U.

Feature	Xeon L3110	Celeron 3865U
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+67%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache+200%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	—	Kaby Lake-U (2017)
PassMark	1,338	1,343
Geekbench 6 Single	—	389
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	674

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon L3110 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 3865U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon L3110	Celeron 3865U
Socket	LGA775	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133 / LPDDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	10

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L3110) / VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Celeron 3865U). The Celeron 3865U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 610), while the Xeon L3110 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3865U targets Entry-level. Direct competitor: Celeron 3865U rivals Pentium Gold 4415U.