Athlon Gold 3150U vs Ryzen Embedded R2312
Athlon Gold 3150U
Ryzen Embedded R2312
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. The Athlon Gold 3150U is positioned at rank #774 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold 3150U
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded R2312
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Gold 3150U | Ryzen Embedded R2312 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Gold 3150U | Ryzen Embedded R2312 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 Ryzen Embedded R2312
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.
Ryzen Embedded R2312
The Ryzen Embedded R2312 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 June 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,952 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon Gold 3150U and Ryzen Embedded R2312 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Athlon Gold 3150U versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R2312 — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded R2312 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Athlon Gold 3150U uses the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded R2312 uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold 3150U scores 3,923 against the Ryzen Embedded R2312's 3,952 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen Embedded R2312. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150U | Ryzen Embedded R2312 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Dali (Zen) (2020) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 3,923 | 3,952 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FP5 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150U | Ryzen Embedded R2312 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
The Athlon Gold 3150U includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Ryzen Embedded R2312 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150U | Ryzen Embedded R2312 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | — |
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