Core i5-8257U vs Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Core i5-8257U
Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
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. The Core i5-8257U is positioned at rank #235 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8257U
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-8257U | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-8257U | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 i5-8257U and Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Core i5-8257U
The Core i5-8257U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,427 points. Launch price was $149.
Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,468 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-8257U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-8257U versus 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-8257U uses the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8257U scores 7,427 against the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G's 7,468 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i5-8257U vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G.
| Feature | Core i5-8257U | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+150% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 7,427 | 7,468 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 4,017 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,100 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-8257U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G 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 i5-8257U) vs 8 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) — the Core i5-8257U offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 300 Series (Core i5-8257U) and AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G).
| Feature | Core i5-8257U | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1528 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-8257U) / not specified (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G). Both include integrated graphics — Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 (Core i5-8257U) and AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8257U targets Ultrabook.
| Feature | Core i5-8257U | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Ultrabook | — |
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