Xeon L3110 vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Xeon L3110
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Ryzen 9 7950X3D
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. The Xeon L3110 is positioned at rank #1027 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L3110
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L3110 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($950) | ✅ More affordable ($486) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L3110 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+9005%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($950) | ✅ More affordable ($486) |
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 L3110 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D
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.
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,323 points. Launch price was $699.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is built on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon L3110 scores 1,338 against the Ryzen 9 7950X3D's 62,323 — a 191.6% lead for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L3110 vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
| Feature | Xeon L3110 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | — | 5.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 4.2 GHz+40% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache | 128 MB (total)+2033% |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm-89% |
| Architecture | — | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 1,338 | 62,323+4558% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 38,581 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,926 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 19,643 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L3110 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L3110 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L3110) / true (Ryzen 9 7950X3D). The Ryzen 9 7950X3D includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon L3110 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7950X3D rivals Core i9-13900K.
| Feature | Xeon L3110 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Xeon L3110 launched at $1000 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D debuted at $699. At current prices ($950 vs $486), the Ryzen 9 7950X3D is $464 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon L3110 delivers 1.4 pts/$ vs 128.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D — making the Ryzen 9 7950X3D the 195.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon L3110 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | $699-30% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $950 | $486-49% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.4 | 128.2+9057% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2023 |
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