Core i7-6820EQ vs Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Core i7-6820EQ
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
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 i7-6820EQ is positioned at rank #822 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 i7-6820EQ
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-6820EQ | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($344) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-6820EQ | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+472%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($344) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
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 i7-6820EQ and Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Core i7-6820EQ
The Core i7-6820EQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 7,025 points. Launch price was $378.
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.
Processing Power
The Core i7-6820EQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-6820EQ versus 3.8 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE — a 30.3% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE. The Core i7-6820EQ uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6820EQ scores 7,025 against the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE's 7,006 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-6820EQ. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i7-6820EQ vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE.
| Feature | Core i7-6820EQ | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz+36% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 7,025 | 7,006 |
Memory & Platform
Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-6820EQ) vs 8 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE) — the Core i7-6820EQ offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i7-6820EQ | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | — | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-6820EQ) / not specified (Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 530 (Core i7-6820EQ) and AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-6820EQ targets Embedded.
| Feature | Core i7-6820EQ | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 530 | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Embedded | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-6820EQ launched at $378 MSRP, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE debuted at $100. At current prices ($344 vs $60), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE is $284 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-6820EQ delivers 20.4 pts/$ vs 116.8 pts/$ for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE — making the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE the 140.5% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-6820EQ | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $378 | $100-74% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $344 | $60-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.4 | 116.8+473% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2020 |
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