
Athlon Gold PRO 3150G vs Xeon E5-2667

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

Xeon E5-2667
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2667
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G | Xeon E5-2667 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($31) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G | Xeon E5-2667 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+382%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($31) |
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 E5-2667

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 E5-2667
The Xeon E5-2667 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,442 points. Launch price was $714.
Processing Power
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-2667 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2667 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2667 — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E5-2667 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G scores 7,468 against the Xeon E5-2667's 7,442 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G vs 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2667.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G | Xeon E5-2667 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+11% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+21% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 15360 kB (total)+275% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-63% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) |
| PassMark | 7,468 | 7,442 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2667 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G versus DDR3 1600 MHz on the Xeon E5-2667 — the Xeon E5-2667 supports 199.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2667 supports up to 384 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2667). PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2667) — the Xeon E5-2667 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) and Intel C602,Intel X79 (Xeon E5-2667).
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G | Xeon E5-2667 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933+33% | DDR3 1600 MHz |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 384 GB+500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 40+400% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) / true (Xeon E5-2667). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon E5-2667 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E5-2667 targets Server.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G | Xeon E5-2667 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | — |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G launched at $150 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2667 debuted at $1552. At current prices ($150 vs $31), the Xeon E5-2667 is $119 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G delivers 49.8 pts/$ vs 240.1 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2667 — making the Xeon E5-2667 the 131.3% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G | Xeon E5-2667 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-90% | $1552 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $31-79% |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.8 | 240.1+382% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2012 |
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