CPU
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Core i3-7101TE
Athlon Gold 3150U
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.
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. The Core i3-7101TE is positioned at rank 552 and the Athlon Gold 3150U is on rank 774, so the Core i3-7101TE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7101TE
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold 3150U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-7101TE | Athlon Gold 3150U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-7101TE | Athlon Gold 3150U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Core i3-7101TE and Athlon Gold 3150U
Core i3-7101TE
The Core i3-7101TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,956 points. Launch price was $117.
Athlon Gold 3150U
The Athlon Gold 3150U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,923 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i3-7101TE and Athlon Gold 3150U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i3-7101TE versus 3.3 GHz on the Athlon Gold 3150U — a 3% clock advantage for the Core i3-7101TE (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i3-7101TE uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon Gold 3150U uses Dali (Zen) (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-7101TE scores 3,956 against the Athlon Gold 3150U's 3,923 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i3-7101TE. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-7101TE vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold 3150U.
| Feature | Core i3-7101TE | Athlon Gold 3150U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+3% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+42% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Dali (Zen) (2020) |
| PassMark | 3,956 | 3,923 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,188 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,368 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-7101TE uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Gold 3150U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. The Core i3-7101TE 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: 16 (Core i3-7101TE) vs 8 (Athlon Gold 3150U) — the Core i3-7101TE offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H110,B150,H170,Z170,B250,H270,Z270 (Core i3-7101TE) and AMD FP5 (Athlon Gold 3150U).
| Feature | Core i3-7101TE | Athlon Gold 3150U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Core i3-7101TE) / not specified (Athlon Gold 3150U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 630 (Core i3-7101TE) and AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Gold 3150U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i3-7101TE | Athlon Gold 3150U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 630 | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
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