Athlon Gold 3150U vs Core i7-2675QM
Athlon Gold 3150U
Core i7-2675QM
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.
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 Core i7-2675QM is on rank 1070, so the Athlon Gold 3150U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold 3150U
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2675QM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Gold 3150U | Core i7-2675QM |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($378) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Gold 3150U | Core i7-2675QM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($378) |
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 Core i7-2675QM
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.
Core i7-2675QM
The Core i7-2675QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1224. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 3,913 points. Launch price was $378.
Processing Power
The Athlon Gold 3150U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-2675QM offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-2675QM has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Athlon Gold 3150U versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-2675QM — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold 3150U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Athlon Gold 3150U uses the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-2675QM uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold 3150U scores 3,923 against the Core i7-2675QM's 3,913 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon Gold 3150U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold 3150U vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-2675QM.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150U | Core i7-2675QM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+6% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+9% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Dali (Zen) (2020) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 3,923 | 3,913 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Gold 3150U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-2675QM uses FCBGA1224 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Athlon Gold 3150U versus DDR3-1333 on the Core i7-2675QM — the Athlon Gold 3150U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon Gold 3150U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon Gold 3150U) vs 16 (Core i7-2675QM) — the Core i7-2675QM offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150U | Core i7-2675QM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FCBGA1224 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon Gold 3150U) / VT-x (Core i7-2675QM). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Gold 3150U) and HD Graphics 3000 (Core i7-2675QM) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2675QM targets Mobile.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150U | Core i7-2675QM |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | HD Graphics 3000 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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