Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 / 16

34,293

+359.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

4 / 4

7,468

0.0%

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

111%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

111%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

110%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

110%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

109%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

108%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

106%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

106%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

105%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

104%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

104%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

104%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

103%

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

103%

#342

Core i3-9350K

MSRP: $184|Avg: $150

102%

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

99%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

99%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

98%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

95%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

95%

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

94%

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

93%

#352

Core i7-13700TE

MSRP: $390|Avg: $476

93%

#353

Core i9-11900T

MSRP: $439|Avg: $413

91%

#354

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

91%

#355

Core i9-10900

MSRP: $483|Avg: $426

90%

#356

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

90%

#357

Core i9-10900K

MSRP: $499|Avg: $500

90%

#358

Celeron G4930

MSRP: $42|Avg: $57

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers superior performance across the board. Its 3D V-Cache technology provides a significant advantage in gaming scenarios, while its core configuration delivers 128.5% higher multi-threaded performance.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)	✅ More affordable ($150)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D leads not only in performance but also in value. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+79%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)	✅ More affordable ($150)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G — a 24.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G's 7,468 — a 128.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 4
Boost Clock	5 GHz+28%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	4.4 GHz+26%	3.5 GHz
L3 Cache	96 MB (total)+2300%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	5 nm-58%	12 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	34,293+359%	7,468
Cinebench R23 Multi	18,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,700	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus DDR4-2933 on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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: 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 8 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G).

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Socket	AM5	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+25%	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	28+250%	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) / not specified (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)	AMD Radeon Vega 3
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	—
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D launched at $449 MSRP, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G debuted at $150. At current prices ($384 vs $150), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is $234 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers 89.3 pts/$ vs 49.8 pts/$ for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 56.8% better value option.