Xeon L3110 vs Core i3-L13G4

Xeon L3110

45 WW2009

Core i3-L13G4

5 Cores5 Thrd7 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon L3110

1,338

0.0%

1,349

+0.8%

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 Core i3-L13G4 is on rank 1210, so the Xeon L3110 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 Core i3-L13G4

#1198

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6113%

#1199

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6023%

#1200

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5529%

#1201

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5504%

#1202

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5454%

#1204

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5267%

#1205

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5050%

#1206

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5042%

#1207

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4906%

#1210

Core i3-L13G4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

99%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

97%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

96%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

95%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

95%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

93%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

92%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

90%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

87%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

85%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

85%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

84%

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 Core i3-L13G4 (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon L3110	Core i3-L13G4
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 (Lakefield (2020) / 10 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	Core i3-L13G4
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

Core i3-L13G4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon L3110 and Core i3-L13G4

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.

Core i3-L13G4

The Core i3-L13G4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Lakefield (2020) architecture. It features 5 cores and 5 threads. Base frequency is 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FC-CSP1016. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-L13G4 is built on the Lakefield (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon L3110 scores 1,338 against the Core i3-L13G4's 1,349 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i3-L13G4. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L3110 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-L13G4.

Feature	Xeon L3110	Core i3-L13G4
Cores / Threads	—	5 / 5
Boost Clock	—	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+275%	0.8 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	512 kB
Process	45 nm	10 nm-78%
Architecture	—	Lakefield (2020)
PassMark	1,338	1,349

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon L3110 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-L13G4 uses FC-CSP1016 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon L3110	Core i3-L13G4
Socket	LGA775	FC-CSP1016
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L3110) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-L13G4). The Core i3-L13G4 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Xeon L3110 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-L13G4 targets Mobile.