Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE vs Xeon X5690
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Xeon X5690
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5690
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon X5690 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($60) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon X5690 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+315%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($60) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
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 X5690
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 X5690
The Xeon X5690 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.46 GHz, with boost up to 3.73 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB (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: 7,031 points. Launch price was $205.
Processing Power
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon X5690 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon X5690 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE versus 3.73 GHz on the Xeon X5690 — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.46 GHz). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon X5690 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE scores 7,006 against the Xeon X5690's 7,031 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon X5690. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE vs 12288 kB (total) on the Xeon X5690.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon X5690 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+2% | 3.73 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.46 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 12288 kB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-63% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 7,006 | 7,031 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5690 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE versus DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X5690 — the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE) vs 3 (Xeon X5690). Chipset compatibility: AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE) and Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5690).
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon X5690 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5690). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon X5690 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5690 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5690 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon X5690 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | — |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE launched at $100 MSRP, while the Xeon X5690 debuted at $250. At current prices ($60 vs $250), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE is $190 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE delivers 116.8 pts/$ vs 28.1 pts/$ for the Xeon X5690 — making the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE the 122.4% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE | Xeon X5690 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-60% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-76% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 116.8+316% | 28.1 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2011 |
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