Athlon Gold 3150U vs A8-5500B
Athlon Gold 3150U
A8-5500B
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.
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. The Athlon Gold 3150U is positioned at rank 774 and the A8-5500B is on rank 326, so the A8-5500B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold 3150U
Performance Per Dollar A8-5500B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Gold 3150U | A8-5500B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Gold 3150U | A8-5500B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 3150U and A8-5500B
Athlon Gold 3150U
The Athlon Gold 3150U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 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. Passmark benchmark score: 3,923 points. Launch price was $149.
A8-5500B
The A8-5500B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,967 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Athlon Gold 3150U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A8-5500B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-5500B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Athlon Gold 3150U versus 3.7 GHz on the A8-5500B — a 11.4% clock advantage for the A8-5500B (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Athlon Gold 3150U uses the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the A8-5500B uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold 3150U scores 3,923 against the A8-5500B's 3,967 — a 1.1% lead for the A8-5500B. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold 3150U vs 0 kB on the A8-5500B.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150U | A8-5500B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Dali (Zen) (2020) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 3,923 | 3,967+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Gold 3150U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-5500B uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Athlon Gold 3150U versus 1866 on the A8-5500B — the A8-5500B supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-5500B supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon Gold 3150U) vs 16 (A8-5500B) — the A8-5500B offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD FP5 (Athlon Gold 3150U) and FM2 (A8-5500B).
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150U | A8-5500B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | 1866+46550% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+52428700% | 64 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon Gold 3150U) / true (A8-5500B). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Gold 3150U) and Radeon HD 7560D (A8-5500B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-5500B rivals Pentium G2120.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150U | A8-5500B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | Radeon HD 7560D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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