Core i7-5850EQ vs Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

Core i7-5850EQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2015

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-5850EQ

4 / 8

7,036

+0.4%

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

4 / 4

7,006

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 i7-5850EQ is positioned at rank #954 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5850EQ

#942

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1814%

#943

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1788%

#944

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1641%

#945

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1634%

#946

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1619%

#948

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1563%

#949

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1499%

#950

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1497%

#951

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1456%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

100%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

98%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

97%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

#125

Core i5-13400E

MSRP: $221|Avg: $221

105%

#126

Ryzen 7 8700F

MSRP: $270|Avg: $257

104%

#127

Core i9-14900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $480

104%

#128

Core i7-12700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $285

103%

#129

Core i9-13900KF

MSRP: $599|Avg: $480

103%

#130

Core i7-12700

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

103%

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

103%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

102%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

101%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

101%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

101%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

101%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

101%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

101%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

100%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

100%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

100%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

99%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

98%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

98%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

98%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

98%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

97%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

97%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

97%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

96%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

96%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

96%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

96%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

96%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE (2020) utilizes 12 nm technology and DDR4-2933, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-5850EQ	Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($370)	✅ More affordable ($60)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-5850EQ (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-5850EQ	Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+514%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($370)	✅ More affordable ($60)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i7-5850EQ Benchmark Check

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-5850EQ and Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

Core i7-5850EQ

The Core i7-5850EQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 7,036 points. Launch price was $149.

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,006 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-5850EQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core i7-5850EQ versus 3.8 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE — a 33.8% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE. The Core i7-5850EQ uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-5850EQ scores 7,036 against the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE's 7,006 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-5850EQ. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i7-5850EQ vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE.

Feature	Core i7-5850EQ	Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz	3.8 GHz+41%
Base Clock	—	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	7,036	7,006

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Advanced Features

The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Core i7-5850EQ requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Core i7-5850EQ	Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Vega 3

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-5850EQ launched at $435 MSRP, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE debuted at $100. At current prices ($370 vs $60), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE is $310 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-5850EQ delivers 19.0 pts/$ vs 116.8 pts/$ for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE — making the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE the 144% better value option.