Athlon Gold 3150G vs Ryzen 3 1300X
Athlon Gold 3150G
Ryzen 3 1300X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold 3150G
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 1300X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Gold 3150G | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($54) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Gold 3150G | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+48%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($54) |
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 Ryzen 3 1300X
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.
Ryzen 3 1300X
The Ryzen 3 1300X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,923 points. Launch price was $129.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon Gold 3150G and Ryzen 3 1300X share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold 3150G versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 1300X — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold 3150G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Athlon Gold 3150G uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 3 1300X uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold 3150G scores 6,922 against the Ryzen 3 1300X's 6,923 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 3 1300X. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold 3150G vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 1300X.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150G | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 6,922 | 6,923 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,486 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,120 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,155 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon Gold 3150G) vs 24 (Ryzen 3 1300X) — the Ryzen 3 1300X offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold 3150G) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,X570 (Ryzen 3 1300X).
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150G | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 24+200% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon Gold 3150G) / AMD-V (Ryzen 3 1300X). The Athlon Gold 3150G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Ryzen 3 1300X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 3 1300X targets Gaming.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150G | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | — |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Gold 3150G launched at $100 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 1300X debuted at $129. At current prices ($80 vs $54), the Ryzen 3 1300X is $26 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Gold 3150G delivers 86.5 pts/$ vs 128.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 1300X — making the Ryzen 3 1300X the 38.8% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150G | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-22% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $54-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 86.5 | 128.2+48% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2017 |
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