Athlon Gold 3150G vs Xeon X5680
Athlon Gold 3150G
Xeon X5680
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold 3150G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5680
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Gold 3150G | Xeon X5680 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($13) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Gold 3150G | Xeon X5680 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+514%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($13) |
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 X5680
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 X5680
The Xeon X5680 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,910 points. Launch price was $172.
Processing Power
The Athlon Gold 3150G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon X5680 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon X5680 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold 3150G versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon X5680 — a 8% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold 3150G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.33 GHz). The Athlon Gold 3150G uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon X5680 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold 3150G scores 6,922 against the Xeon X5680's 6,910 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon Gold 3150G. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold 3150G vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5680.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150G | Xeon X5680 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+8% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+5% | 3.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-63% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 6,922 | 6,910 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Gold 3150G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5680 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Athlon Gold 3150G versus DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X5680 — the Athlon Gold 3150G supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon Gold 3150G) vs 3 (Xeon X5680). Chipset compatibility: AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold 3150G) and Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5680).
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150G | Xeon X5680 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon Gold 3150G) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5680). The Athlon Gold 3150G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon X5680 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5680 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5680 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150G | Xeon X5680 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | — |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Gold 3150G launched at $100 MSRP, while the Xeon X5680 debuted at $450. At current prices ($80 vs $13), the Xeon X5680 is $67 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Gold 3150G delivers 86.5 pts/$ vs 531.5 pts/$ for the Xeon X5680 — making the Xeon X5680 the 144% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150G | Xeon X5680 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-78% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $13-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 86.5 | 531.5+514% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2010 |
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