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Athlon 5150
Xeon E3-1220L v3
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 Athlon 5150 is positioned at rank 314 and the Xeon E3-1220L v3 is on rank 939, so the Athlon 5150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5150
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1220L v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 5150 | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($21) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 5150 | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+44%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($21) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 5150 and Xeon E3-1220L v3
Athlon 5150
The Athlon 5150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,415 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E3-1220L v3
The Xeon E3-1220L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4096 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,407 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Athlon 5150 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E3-1220L v3 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon 5150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 5150 versus 1.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220L v3 — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Athlon 5150. The Athlon 5150 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon E3-1220L v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 5150 scores 1,415 against the Xeon E3-1220L v3's 1,407 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon 5150.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz+7% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4096 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,415 | 1,407 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 5150 uses the AM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E3-1220L v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Athlon 5150 versus DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E3-1220L v3 — the Athlon 5150 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E3-1220L v3 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Athlon 5150) vs 2 (Xeon E3-1220L v3). PCIe lanes: 4 (Athlon 5150) vs 16 (Xeon E3-1220L v3) — the Xeon E3-1220L v3 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM1 (Athlon 5150) and C222,C224,C226 (Xeon E3-1220L v3).
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM1 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600+53233% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 32 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Athlon 5150) vs VT-P (Xeon E3-1220L v3). The Athlon 5150 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3 Graphics), while the Xeon E3-1220L v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon 5150 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R3 Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-P |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 5150 launched at $21 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1220L v3 debuted at $193. At current prices ($21 vs $30), the Athlon 5150 is $9 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 5150 delivers 67.4 pts/$ vs 46.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1220L v3 — making the Athlon 5150 the 35.8% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $21-89% | $193 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $21-30% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.4+44% | 46.9 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2013 |
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