CPU
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Core i7-2675QM
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 i7-2675QM is positioned at rank 1070 and the Athlon Gold 3150U is on rank 774, so the Athlon Gold 3150U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2675QM
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold 3150U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-2675QM | Athlon Gold 3150U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($378) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-2675QM | Athlon Gold 3150U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($378) | ✅ 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 i7-2675QM and Athlon Gold 3150U
Core i7-2675QM
The Core i7-2675QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1224. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 3,913 points. Launch price was $378.
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 i7-2675QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Athlon Gold 3150U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-2675QM has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-2675QM versus 3.3 GHz on the Athlon Gold 3150U — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold 3150U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-2675QM uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon Gold 3150U uses Dali (Zen) (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2675QM scores 3,913 against the Athlon Gold 3150U's 3,923 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon Gold 3150U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-2675QM vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold 3150U.
| Feature | Core i7-2675QM | Athlon Gold 3150U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Dali (Zen) (2020) |
| PassMark | 3,913 | 3,923 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-2675QM uses the FCBGA1224 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon Gold 3150U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Core i7-2675QM versus DDR4-2400 on the Athlon Gold 3150U — the Athlon Gold 3150U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon Gold 3150U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-2675QM) vs 8 (Athlon Gold 3150U) — the Core i7-2675QM offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i7-2675QM | Athlon Gold 3150U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1224 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core i7-2675QM) / not specified (Athlon Gold 3150U). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 3000 (Core i7-2675QM) and AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Gold 3150U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2675QM targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i7-2675QM | Athlon Gold 3150U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 3000 | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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