Athlon Gold PRO 3150G vs Core i5-1034G1
Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Core i5-1034G1
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1034G1
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G | Core i5-1034G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake U (2019−2020) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G | Core i5-1034G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 PRO 3150G and Core i5-1034G1
Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,468 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-1034G1
The Core i5-1034G1 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 6 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 7,550 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i5-1034G1's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-1034G1 — a 8% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i5-1034G1 uses Ice Lake U (2019−2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G scores 7,468 against the Core i5-1034G1's 7,550 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-1034G1. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G vs 6 MB on the Core i5-1034G1.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G | Core i5-1034G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+8% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+338% | 0.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 12 nm | 10 nm-17% |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Ice Lake U (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 7,468 | 7,550+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,475 |
Memory & Platform
Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) vs 16 (Core i5-1034G1) — the Core i5-1034G1 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G | Core i5-1034G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | LPDDR4-3733 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1034G1). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) and UHD Graphics G1 (Core i5-1034G1) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1034G1 targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1034G1 rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G | Core i5-1034G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | UHD Graphics G1 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Laptop |
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