Ryzen 3 1300X vs Athlon Gold 3150G
Ryzen 3 1300X
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 Ryzen 3 1300X is positioned at rank #396 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 Ryzen 3 1300X
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold 3150G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 1300X | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($54) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 1300X | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+48%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($54) | ⚠️ 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 Ryzen 3 1300X and Athlon Gold 3150G
Ryzen 3 1300X
The Ryzen 3 1300X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,923 points. Launch price was $129.
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
Both the Ryzen 3 1300X and Athlon Gold 3150G share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 1300X versus 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold 3150G — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold 3150G (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 3 1300X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon Gold 3150G uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 1300X scores 6,923 against the Athlon Gold 3150G's 6,922 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 3 1300X. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 1300X vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold 3150G.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1300X | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 6,923 | 6,922 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,486 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,120 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,155 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 3 1300X) vs 8 (Athlon Gold 3150G) — the Ryzen 3 1300X offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,X570 (Ryzen 3 1300X) and AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold 3150G).
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1300X | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24+200% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 3 1300X) / not specified (Athlon Gold 3150G). The Athlon Gold 3150G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Ryzen 3 1300X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 3 1300X targets Gaming.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1300X | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 1300X launched at $129 MSRP, while the Athlon Gold 3150G debuted at $100. At current prices ($54 vs $80), the Ryzen 3 1300X is $26 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 1300X delivers 128.2 pts/$ vs 86.5 pts/$ for the Athlon Gold 3150G — making the Ryzen 3 1300X the 38.8% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1300X | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $100-22% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $54-33% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 128.2+48% | 86.5 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2020 |
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