Ryzen 5 5600X vs Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Ryzen 5 5600X
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600X | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($135) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600X | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+39%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($135) | ✅ 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 Ryzen 5 5600X and Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Ryzen 5 5600X
The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.
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 Ryzen 5 5600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 3.8 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE — a 19% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE's 7,006 — a 102.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+21% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+12% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm-42% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 21,845+212% | 7,006 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Ryzen 5 5600X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 5 5600X) vs 8 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE) — the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 5600X) and AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24+200% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X) / not specified (Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Ryzen 5 5600X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 5600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE debuted at $100. At current prices ($135 vs $60), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE is $75 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5600X delivers 161.8 pts/$ vs 116.8 pts/$ for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 32.3% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $100-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $135 | $60-56% |
| Performance per Dollar | 161.8+39% | 116.8 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2020 |
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