Athlon 3000G vs Xeon X5647
Athlon 3000G
Xeon X5647
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon 3000G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5647
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 3000G | Xeon X5647 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 3000G | Xeon X5647 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ 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 Athlon 3000G and Xeon X5647
Athlon 3000G
The Athlon 3000G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,446 points. Launch price was $49.
Xeon X5647
The Xeon X5647 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,441 points. Launch price was $175.
Processing Power
The Athlon 3000G packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon X5647 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon X5647 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Athlon 3000G versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X5647 — a 9% clock advantage for the Athlon 3000G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Athlon 3000G uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon X5647 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 3000G scores 4,446 against the Xeon X5647's 4,441 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon 3000G. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon 3000G vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5647.
| Feature | Athlon 3000G | Xeon X5647 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+9% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+19% | 2.93 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 4,446 | 4,441 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 956 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,970 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 3000G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5647 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the Athlon 3000G versus DDR3-1066 on the Xeon X5647 — the Athlon 3000G supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon 3000G) vs 3 (Xeon X5647). Chipset compatibility: AM4 (Athlon 3000G) and Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5647).
| Feature | Athlon 3000G | Xeon X5647 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666+88767% | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon 3000G has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: true (Athlon 3000G) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon X5647). The Athlon 3000G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3 Graphics), while the Xeon X5647 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5647 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Athlon 3000G rivals Pentium Gold G6400; Xeon X5647 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Athlon 3000G | Xeon X5647 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
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