Xeon L3360 vs 3020e

Xeon L3360

65 WW2009

3020e

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon L3360

2,412

+0.2%

2,406

0.0%

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 L3360 is positioned at rank 809 and the 3020e is on rank 805, so the 3020e 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 L3360

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

17232%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3254%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2891%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2233%

#463

EPYC 75F3

MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799

99%

#464

Xeon W-3375

MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000

99%

#466

Xeon Platinum 8358

MSRP: $4607|Avg: $3145

98%

#467

EPYC 7713

MSRP: $7060|Avg: $1299

98%

#467

EPYC 7662

MSRP: $6150|Avg: $1266

98%

#809

Xeon L3360

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#812

Xeon E3-1220L

MSRP: $189|Avg: $27

99%

#814

Xeon X3450

MSRP: $241|Avg: $39

99%

#817

Xeon W3680

MSRP: $594|Avg: $26

98%

#819

Xeon E5-2640 v3

MSRP: $939|Avg: $189

98%

#824

Xeon E5-1660 v3

MSRP: $1080|Avg: $198

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar 3020e

#793

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1219%

#794

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1202%

#795

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1103%

#796

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1098%

#797

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1088%

#799

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1051%

#800

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1007%

#801

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1006%

#802

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

979%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

99%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

99%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#812

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

98%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

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 3020e (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon L3360	3020e
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon L3360 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon L3360	3020e
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)

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 L3360 Benchmark Check

3020e Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon L3360 and 3020e

Xeon L3360

The Xeon L3360 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.83 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,412 points. Launch price was $800.

3020e

The 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FT5. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,406 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The 3020e is built on the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon L3360 scores 2,412 against the 3020e's 2,406 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon L3360. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L3360 vs 4 MB on the 3020e.

Feature	Xeon L3360	3020e
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.83 GHz+136%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache+200%	4 MB
L2 Cache	—	1 MB
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	—	Dali (Zen) (2020)
PassMark	2,412	2,406
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	480
Geekbench 6 Single	—	660
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,100

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Xeon L3360 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the 3020e uses FT5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon L3360	3020e
Socket	LGA775	FT5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L3360) / AMD-V (3020e). The 3020e includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (Vega 3)), while the Xeon L3360 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: 3020e targets Entry Level Laptop. Direct competitor: 3020e rivals Celeron N4020.