Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE vs Xeon E3-1245 v3
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Xeon E3-1245 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1245 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon E3-1245 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($60) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($490) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon E3-1245 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+713%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($60) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($490) |
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 3150GE and Xeon E3-1245 v3
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,006 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E3-1245 v3
The Xeon E3-1245 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,036 points. Launch price was $320.
Processing Power
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1245 v3's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1245 v3 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E3-1245 v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE scores 7,006 against the Xeon E3-1245 v3's 7,036 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E3-1245 v3. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE vs 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1245 v3.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon E3-1245 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8192 kB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-45% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 7,006 | 7,036 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,203 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,820 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1245 v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE versus DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E3-1245 v3 — the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE 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 3150GE) vs 16 (Xeon E3-1245 v3) — the Xeon E3-1245 v3 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE) and LGA1150 (Xeon E3-1245 v3).
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon E3-1245 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 3150GE) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1245 v3). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE) and HD Graphics P4600 (Xeon E3-1245 v3) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon E3-1245 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | HD Graphics P4600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE launched at $100 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1245 v3 debuted at $490. At current prices ($60 vs $490), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE is $430 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE delivers 116.8 pts/$ vs 14.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1245 v3 — making the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE the 156.2% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon E3-1245 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-80% | $490 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-88% | $490 |
| Performance per Dollar | 116.8+711% | 14.4 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2013 |
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