Core i7-7700HQ vs Athlon Gold 3150G
Core i7-7700HQ
Athlon Gold 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 i7-7700HQ is positioned at rank #493 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 i7-7700HQ
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold 3150G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-7700HQ | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-H (2017) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-7700HQ | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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 i7-7700HQ and Athlon Gold 3150G
Core i7-7700HQ
The Core i7-7700HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,880 points. Launch price was $378.
Athlon Gold 3150G
The Athlon Gold 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: 6,922 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i7-7700HQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Athlon Gold 3150G's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-7700HQ versus 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold 3150G — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold 3150G (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-7700HQ uses the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon Gold 3150G uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-7700HQ scores 6,880 against the Athlon Gold 3150G's 6,922 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon Gold 3150G. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-7700HQ vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold 3150G.
| Feature | Core i7-7700HQ | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.5 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake-H (2017) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 6,880 | 6,922 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-7700HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Gold 3150G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-7700HQ) vs 8 (Athlon Gold 3150G) — the Core i7-7700HQ offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: BGA1440 (Core i7-7700HQ) and AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold 3150G).
| Feature | Core i7-7700HQ | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | 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 i7-7700HQ) / not specified (Athlon Gold 3150G). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 630 (Core i7-7700HQ) and AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Gold 3150G) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i7-7700HQ | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 630 | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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