Athlon Gold PRO 3150G vs Xeon E3-1271 v3
Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Xeon E3-1271 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1271 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G | Xeon E3-1271 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($831) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G | Xeon E3-1271 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+451%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($831) |
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 Xeon E3-1271 v3
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.
Xeon E3-1271 v3
The Xeon E3-1271 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 7,504 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1271 v3's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1271 v3 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1271 v3 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is built on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G scores 7,468 against the Xeon E3-1271 v3's 7,504 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E3-1271 v3. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G vs 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E3-1271 v3.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G | Xeon E3-1271 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 12 nm-45% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | — |
| PassMark | 7,468 | 7,504 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,308 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,328 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1271 v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G versus DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E3-1271 v3 — the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) vs 16 (Xeon E3-1271 v3) — the Xeon E3-1271 v3 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) and B85,Q87,H81,Z87,H87,H97 (Xeon E3-1271 v3).
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G | Xeon E3-1271 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933+33% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 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 (Xeon E3-1271 v3). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon E3-1271 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1271 v3 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1271 v3 rivals Core i7-4770.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G | Xeon E3-1271 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | — |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G launched at $150 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1271 v3 debuted at $727. At current prices ($150 vs $831), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is $681 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G delivers 49.8 pts/$ vs 9.0 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1271 v3 — making the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G the 138.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G | Xeon E3-1271 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-79% | $727 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-82% | $831 |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.8+453% | 9.0 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2014 |
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