Core i5-3340S vs Athlon Gold 3150U
Core i5-3340S
Athlon Gold 3150U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 i5-3340S is positioned at rank 754 and the Athlon Gold 3150U is on rank 774, so the Core i5-3340S offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3340S
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold 3150U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-3340S | Athlon Gold 3150U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-3340S | Athlon Gold 3150U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ 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 i5-3340S and Athlon Gold 3150U
Core i5-3340S
The Core i5-3340S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,962 points. Launch price was $69.
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
The Core i5-3340S packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon Gold 3150U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-3340S has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-3340S versus 3.3 GHz on the Athlon Gold 3150U — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Athlon Gold 3150U is built on the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-3340S scores 3,962 against the Athlon Gold 3150U's 3,923 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-3340S. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i5-3340S vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold 3150U.
| Feature | Core i5-3340S | Athlon Gold 3150U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+17% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | — | Dali (Zen) (2020) |
| PassMark | 3,962 | 3,923 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-3340S uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Gold 3150U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-3340S | Athlon Gold 3150U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
The Athlon Gold 3150U includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Core i5-3340S requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i5-3340S | Athlon Gold 3150U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
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