Athlon Gold 3150G vs Xeon E5-4607 v2
Athlon Gold 3150G
Xeon E5-4607 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Xeon E5-4607 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Gold 3150G | Xeon E5-4607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($77) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Gold 3150G | Xeon E5-4607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($77) |
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 Xeon E5-4607 v2
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.
Xeon E5-4607 v2
The Xeon E5-4607 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 6,986 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Athlon Gold 3150G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-4607 v2 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-4607 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold 3150G versus 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4607 v2 — a 40% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold 3150G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Athlon Gold 3150G is built on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon Gold 3150G scores 6,922 against the Xeon E5-4607 v2's 6,986 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E5-4607 v2. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold 3150G vs 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4607 v2.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150G | Xeon E5-4607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+50% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+35% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache+275% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 12 nm-45% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | — |
| PassMark | 6,922 | 6,986 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Gold 3150G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4607 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150G | Xeon E5-4607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011 |
| 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 Xeon E5-4607 v2 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150G | Xeon E5-4607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Gold 3150G launched at $100 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4607 v2 debuted at $42. At current prices ($80 vs $77), the Xeon E5-4607 v2 is $3 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Gold 3150G delivers 86.5 pts/$ vs 90.7 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4607 v2 — making the Xeon E5-4607 v2 the 4.7% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150G | Xeon E5-4607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $42-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $77-4% |
| Performance per Dollar | 86.5 | 90.7+5% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2014 |
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