Athlon Gold 3150U vs Xeon E3-1225
Athlon Gold 3150U
Xeon E3-1225
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 Xeon E3-1225 is on rank 654, so the Xeon E3-1225 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold 3150U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1225
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Gold 3150U | Xeon E3-1225 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($205) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Gold 3150U | Xeon E3-1225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($205) |
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 Xeon E3-1225
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.
Xeon E3-1225
The Xeon E3-1225 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,903 points. Launch price was $150.
Processing Power
The Athlon Gold 3150U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E3-1225 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E3-1225 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Athlon Gold 3150U versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1225 — a 3% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1225 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Athlon Gold 3150U uses the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1225 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold 3150U scores 3,923 against the Xeon E3-1225's 3,903 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon Gold 3150U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold 3150U vs 6 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1225.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150U | Xeon E3-1225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.1 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Dali (Zen) (2020) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 3,923 | 3,903 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Gold 3150U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1225 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150U | Xeon E3-1225 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1155 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
The Athlon Gold 3150U includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon E3-1225 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 3150U | Xeon E3-1225 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | — |
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