Ryzen 7 3780U vs Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Ryzen 7 3780U
Athlon Gold PRO 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 7 3780U is positioned at rank #906 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 7 3780U
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 3780U | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 3780U | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 7 3780U and Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Ryzen 7 3780U
The Ryzen 7 3780U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,483 points. Launch price was $149.
Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
The Athlon Gold PRO 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: 7,468 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 3780U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3780U versus 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3780U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3780U uses the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture (12 nm), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3780U scores 7,483 against the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G's 7,468 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 3780U. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3780U | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+3% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+52% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 7,483 | 7,468 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 3780U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3780U | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Ryzen 7 3780U requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3780U | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
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