CPU
GPU
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Xeon W3680
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3680
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon W3680 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($26) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon W3680 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+131%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($26) |
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 W3680
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 W3680
The Xeon W3680 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,025 points. Launch price was $350.
Processing Power
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon W3680 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W3680 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon W3680 — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.33 GHz). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon W3680 uses Gulftown (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE scores 7,006 against the Xeon W3680's 7,025 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon W3680. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3680.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon W3680 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+6% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-63% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Gulftown (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 7,006 | 7,025 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W3680 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon W3680 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| 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 W3680 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon W3680 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE launched at $100 MSRP, while the Xeon W3680 debuted at $594. At current prices ($60 vs $26), the Xeon W3680 is $34 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE delivers 116.8 pts/$ vs 270.2 pts/$ for the Xeon W3680 — making the Xeon W3680 the 79.3% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon W3680 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-83% | $594 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $26-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 116.8 | 270.2+131% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2010 |
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