Athlon Gold 3150U
VS
Opteron 4334

Athlon Gold 3150U vs Opteron 4334

AMD

Athlon Gold 3150U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2020
VS
AMD

Opteron 4334

6 Cores6 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2012

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 Opteron 4334 is on rank 90, so the Opteron 4334 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 3150U

#762
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1122%
#763
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1106%
#764
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1015%
#765
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1010%
#766
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1001%
#768
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
967%
#769
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
927%
#770
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
925%
#771
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
901%
#774
Athlon Gold 3150U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 4334

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
2105%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
397%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
353%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
273%
#71
Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
MSRP: $400|Avg: $343
88%
#73
EPYC 4484PX
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
85%
#90
Opteron 4334
MSRP: $204|Avg: $130
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Athlon Gold 3150U (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightAthlon Gold 3150UOpteron 4334
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($130)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 4334 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightAthlon Gold 3150UOpteron 4334
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($130)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon Gold 3150U and Opteron 4334

AMD

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.

AMD

Opteron 4334

The Opteron 4334 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Seoul (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 6144 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: C32. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,949 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Athlon Gold 3150U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 4334 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Opteron 4334 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Athlon Gold 3150U versus 3.5 GHz on the Opteron 4334 — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Opteron 4334 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Athlon Gold 3150U uses the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 4334 uses Seoul (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold 3150U scores 3,923 against the Opteron 4334's 3,949 — a 0.7% lead for the Opteron 4334. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold 3150U vs 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4334.

FeatureAthlon Gold 3150UOpteron 4334
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
6 / 6+200%
Boost Clock
3.3 GHz
3.5 GHz+6%
Base Clock
2.4 GHz
3.1 GHz+29%
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
8192 kB (total)+100%
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
6144 kB+1100%
Process
14 nm-56%
32 nm
Architecture
Dali (Zen) (2020)
Seoul (2012)
PassMark
3,923
3,949
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Memory & Platform

The Athlon Gold 3150U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 4334 uses C32 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureAthlon Gold 3150UOpteron 4334
Socket
FP5
C32
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8
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Advanced Features

The Athlon Gold 3150U includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Opteron 4334 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureAthlon Gold 3150UOpteron 4334
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon Vega 3