Xeon L3360 vs Core i7-2620M

CPU

GPU

Xeon L3360

65 WW2009

Core i7-2620M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon L3360

2,412

0.0%

2,424

+0.5%

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 Core i7-2620M is on rank 1162, so the Xeon L3360 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 Core i7-2620M

#1149

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4185%

#1150

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4124%

#1151

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3786%

#1152

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3769%

#1153

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3734%

#1155

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3606%

#1156

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3458%

#1157

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3452%

#1158

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3359%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

100%

#1163

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

98%

#1164

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

97%

#1165

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1166

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

97%

#1169

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#1170

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1171

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

95%

#1172

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

95%

#1173

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

95%

#1175

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

93%

#1176

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon L3360 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon L3360	Core i7-2620M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($346)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-2620M ($346), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($346 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon L3360	Core i7-2620M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($346)

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

Core i7-2620M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon L3360 and Core i7-2620M

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.

Core i7-2620M

The Core i7-2620M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,424 points. Launch price was $346.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-2620M is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon L3360 scores 2,412 against the Core i7-2620M's 2,424 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-2620M. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L3360 vs 4 MB on the Core i7-2620M.

Feature	Xeon L3360	Core i7-2620M
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.83 GHz+5%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache+200%	4 MB
L2 Cache	—	512 kB
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	—	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	2,412	2,424
Geekbench 6 Single	—	509
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,222

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon L3360 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-2620M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon L3360	Core i7-2620M
Socket	LGA775	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L3360) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-2620M). The Core i7-2620M includes integrated graphics (HD 3000), while the Xeon L3360 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2620M targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i7-2620M rivals Core i5-2410M.