Xeon L3110 vs Xeon L5240
Xeon L3110
Xeon L5240
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 L3110 is positioned at rank 1027 and the Xeon L5240 is on rank 951, so the Xeon L5240 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L3110
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5240
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L3110 | Xeon L5240 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($950) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L3110 | Xeon L5240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($950) | ✅ 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 L3110 and Xeon L5240
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.
Xeon L5240
The Xeon L5240 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: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,337 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
In PassMark, the Xeon L3110 scores 1,338 against the Xeon L5240's 1,337 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon L3110. Both processors carry 6 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon L3110 | Xeon L5240 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| PassMark | 1,338 | 1,337 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L3110 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon L5240 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L3110 | Xeon L5240 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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