Athlon Gold 3150G vs Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold 3150G

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Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

106%

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Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

106%

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Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

105%

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Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

105%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

105%

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Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

104%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

103%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

103%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

103%

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Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

103%

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Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

102%

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Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

101%

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Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

101%

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Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

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Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

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Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

100%

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Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

100%

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Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

99%

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Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

99%

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Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

99%

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Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

60%

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Core i5-14500T

MSRP: $232|Avg: $267

99%

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Core i5-12600

MSRP: $233|Avg: $250

99%

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Core i7-11700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $180

99%

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Core i5-10600

MSRP: $244|Avg: $159

99%

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Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $100

99%

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Core i7-8700B

MSRP: $303|Avg: $139

98%

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Ryzen 3 2200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $80

97%

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Core i3-9100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $80

97%

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Ryzen 7 9800X3D

MSRP: $479|Avg: $479

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Athlon Gold 3150G leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Athlon Gold 3150G	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Athlon Gold 3150G	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon Gold 3150G Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon Gold 3150G and Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

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 7 PRO 2700U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,978 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Athlon Gold 3150G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold 3150G versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold 3150G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Athlon Gold 3150G uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold 3150G scores 6,922 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U's 6,978 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Athlon Gold 3150G	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+3%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+59%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	12 nm-14%	14 nm
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	6,922	6,978

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon Gold 3150G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.