Xeon L3406 vs Core 2 Duo E6320
Xeon L3406
Core 2 Duo E6320
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 L3406 is positioned at rank 969 and the Core 2 Duo E6320 is on rank 1051, so the Xeon L3406 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L3406
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E6320
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L3406 | Core 2 Duo E6320 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe (2006−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L3406 | Core 2 Duo E6320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+506%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 L3406 and Core 2 Duo E6320
Xeon L3406
The Xeon L3406 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 30 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,104 points. Launch price was $800.
Core 2 Duo E6320
The Core 2 Duo E6320 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Xeon L3406 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core 2 Duo E6320's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.53 GHz on the Xeon L3406 versus 1.86 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E6320 — a 30.5% clock advantage for the Xeon L3406 (base: 2.26 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The Core 2 Duo E6320 is built on the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon L3406 scores 1,104 against the Core 2 Duo E6320's 1,115 — a 1% lead for the Core 2 Duo E6320. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon L3406 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E6320.
| Feature | Xeon L3406 | Core 2 Duo E6320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.53 GHz+36% | 1.86 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz+22% | 1.86 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Conroe (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,104 | 1,115 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L3406 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo E6320 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L3406 | Core 2 Duo E6320 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L3406) / true (Core 2 Duo E6320). Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E6320 rivals Athlon 64 X2 4200+.
| Feature | Xeon L3406 | Core 2 Duo E6320 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Xeon L3406 launched at $189 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E6320 debuted at $163. At current prices ($30 vs $5), the Core 2 Duo E6320 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon L3406 delivers 36.8 pts/$ vs 223.0 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E6320 — making the Core 2 Duo E6320 the 143.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon L3406 | Core 2 Duo E6320 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $189 | $163-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $5-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.8 | 223.0+506% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2007 |
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