Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE vs Xeon E5-4607 v2
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Xeon E5-4607 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4607 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon E5-4607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($60) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($77) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon E5-4607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+29%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($60) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($77) |
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 E5-4607 v2
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 E5-4607 v2
The Xeon E5-4607 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 6,986 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-4607 v2 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-4607 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE versus 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4607 v2 — a 37.5% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE is built on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE scores 7,006 against the Xeon E5-4607 v2's 6,986 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE vs 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4607 v2.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon E5-4607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+46% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+27% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache+275% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 12 nm-45% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | — |
| PassMark | 7,006 | 6,986 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4607 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon E5-4607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon E5-4607 v2 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon E5-4607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE launched at $100 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4607 v2 debuted at $42. At current prices ($60 vs $77), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE is $17 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE delivers 116.8 pts/$ vs 90.7 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4607 v2 — making the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE the 25.1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon E5-4607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $42-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-22% | $77 |
| Performance per Dollar | 116.8+29% | 90.7 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2014 |
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