Core i5-8400T vs Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Core i5-8400T
Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8400T
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-8400T | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($179) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-8400T | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+20%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($179) | ✅ More affordable ($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 i5-8400T and Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Core i5-8400T
The Core i5-8400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,426 points. Launch price was $182.
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 i5-8400T packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-8400T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-8400T versus 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-8400T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8400T scores 7,426 against the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G's 7,468 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-8400T vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G.
| Feature | Core i5-8400T | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.9 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.5 GHz+106% |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB (total)+125% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 7,426 | 7,468 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,737 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,092 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,816 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-8400T uses the LGA1151 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 DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Core i5-8400T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-8400T) vs 8 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) — the Core i5-8400T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H310,B360,H370,Q370,Z370,Z390 (Core i5-8400T) and AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G).
| Feature | Core i5-8400T | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Core i5-8400T) / not specified (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Core i5-8400T) and AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i5-8400T | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-8400T launched at $182 MSRP, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G debuted at $150. At current prices ($179 vs $150), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is $29 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-8400T delivers 41.5 pts/$ vs 49.8 pts/$ for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G — making the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G the 18.2% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-8400T | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $182 | $150-18% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $179 | $150-16% |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.5 | 49.8+20% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2020 |
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