CPU
GPU
Xeon L5520
E2-7110
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 L5520 is positioned at rank 832 and the E2-7110 is on rank 584, so the E2-7110 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5520
Performance Per Dollar E2-7110
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L5520 | E2-7110 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo-L (2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L5520 | E2-7110 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 L5520 and E2-7110
Xeon L5520
The Xeon L5520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.48 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,274 points. Launch price was $100.
E2-7110
The E2-7110 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,282 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Xeon L5520 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the E2-7110's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.48 GHz on the Xeon L5520 versus 1.8 GHz on the E2-7110 — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Xeon L5520. The Xeon L5520 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the E2-7110 uses Carrizo-L (2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon L5520 scores 2,274 against the E2-7110's 2,282 — a 0.4% lead for the E2-7110.
| Feature | Xeon L5520 | E2-7110 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.48 GHz+38% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Carrizo-L (2015) |
| PassMark | 2,274 | 2,282 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L5520 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E2-7110 uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L5520 | E2-7110 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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