Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE vs Xeon E5-4640

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2020

Xeon E5-4640

8 Cores16 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

4 / 4

7,006

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E5-4640

8 / 16

7,012

+0.1%

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

#125

Core i5-13400E

MSRP: $221|Avg: $221

105%

#126

Ryzen 7 8700F

MSRP: $270|Avg: $257

104%

#127

Core i9-14900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $480

104%

#128

Core i7-12700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $285

103%

#129

Core i9-13900KF

MSRP: $599|Avg: $480

103%

#130

Core i7-12700

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

103%

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

103%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

102%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

101%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

101%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

101%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

101%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

101%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

101%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

100%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

100%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

100%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

99%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

98%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

98%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

98%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

98%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

97%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

97%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

97%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

96%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

96%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

96%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

96%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

96%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4640

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

80865%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

15268%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

13565%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

10479%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

97%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

100%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

93%

#1019

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

92%

#1020

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

92%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

87%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

79%

#1023

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

72%

#1024

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

72%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

59%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

54%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

52%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

51%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

48%

#1030

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

26%

#1031

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

26%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE (2020) utilizes 12 nm technology and DDR4-2933, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE	Xeon E5-4640
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($60)	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,725)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4640 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE	Xeon E5-4640
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+4438%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($60)	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,725)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4640 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE and Xeon E5-4640

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 E5-4640

The Xeon E5-4640 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,012 points. Launch price was $2,730.

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Processing Power

The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-4640 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-4640 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-4640 — a 30.3% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E5-4640 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE scores 7,006 against the Xeon E5-4640's 7,012 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-4640. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE vs 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-4640.

Feature	Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE	Xeon E5-4640
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+36%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+38%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	20480 kB (total)+400%
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	7,006	7,012

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4640 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.