Athlon Gold 3150G vs Core i3-8350K
Athlon Gold 3150G
Core i3-8350K
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold 3150G
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8350K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Gold 3150G | Core i3-8350K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Gold 3150G | Core i3-8350K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+213%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
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 Gold 3150G and Core i3-8350K
Athlon Gold 3150G
The Athlon Gold 3150G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 6,922 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i3-8350K
The Core i3-8350K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 91 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,911 points. Launch price was $168.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon Gold 3150G and Core i3-8350K share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold 3150G versus 4 GHz on the Core i3-8350K — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-8350K (base: 3.5 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Athlon Gold 3150G uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i3-8350K uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold 3150G scores 6,922 against the Core i3-8350K's 6,911 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon Gold 3150G. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold 3150G vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-8350K.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150G | Core i3-8350K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,922 | 6,911 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Gold 3150G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-8350K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150G | Core i3-8350K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
The Athlon Gold 3150G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Core i3-8350K requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150G | Core i3-8350K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Gold 3150G launched at $100 MSRP, while the Core i3-8350K debuted at $250. At current prices ($80 vs $250), the Athlon Gold 3150G is $170 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Gold 3150G delivers 86.5 pts/$ vs 27.6 pts/$ for the Core i3-8350K — making the Athlon Gold 3150G the 103.1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150G | Core i3-8350K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-60% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-68% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 86.5+213% | 27.6 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2017 |
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