Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Athlon II X4 615e

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Athlon II X4 615e

4 Cores4 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 / 16

34,293

+1599.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Athlon II X4 615e

4 / 4

2,018

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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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 II X4 615e

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

28729%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

27147%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

19711%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5938%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4704%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4115%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2357%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2326%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2118%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2118%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2094%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2037%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2009%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2001%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1983%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

94%

#983

Athlon II X4 615e

MSRP: $186|Avg: $30

100%

#984

Athlon X2 BE-2350

MSRP: $90|Avg: $10

100%

#985

Core 2 Quad Q8300

MSRP: $179|Avg: $10

99%

#986

Core i7-860

MSRP: $284|Avg: $30

98%

#987

Core i7-870

MSRP: $300|Avg: $80

97%

#988

Athlon 64 X2 5000+

MSRP: $136|Avg: $42

97%

#989

Core i3-6102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

96%

#990

Pentium Dual-Core E2160

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

96%

#991

Pentium Dual-Core E2210

MSRP: $98|Avg: $15

95%

#992

Core 2 Duo E7500

MSRP: $113|Avg: $10

94%

#993

Core 2 Quad Q9505

MSRP: $213|Avg: $150

94%

#996

Core i7-930

MSRP: $294|Avg: $20

94%

#997

Core i7-920

MSRP: $284|Avg: $79

93%

#998

Core i7-4960X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $136

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D (2023) utilizes 5 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Athlon II X4 615e
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)	✅ More affordable ($30)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon II X4 615e (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Athlon II X4 615e
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+33%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)	✅ More affordable ($30)

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 II X4 615e Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Athlon II X4 615e

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 II X4 615e

The Athlon II X4 615e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,018 points. Launch price was $59.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Athlon II X4 615e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II X4 615e — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Athlon II X4 615e uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Athlon II X4 615e's 2,018 — a 177.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,500 vs 1,161 (176.4% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,700 vs 331, a 156.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,000 vs 1,161 (171.3% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 615e.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Athlon II X4 615e
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 4
Boost Clock	5 GHz+100%	2.5 GHz
Base Clock	4.4 GHz+76%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	96 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	5 nm-89%	45 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Propus (2009−2011)
PassMark	34,293+1599%	2,018
Cinebench R23 Multi	18,500+1493%	1,161
Geekbench 6 Single	2,700+716%	331
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,000+1192%	1,161

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Athlon II X4 615e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus DDR3-1333 on the Athlon II X4 615e — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 50% 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 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 16 (Athlon II X4 615e) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and AMD 870,AMD 880G,AMD 890FX,AMD 990FX (Athlon II X4 615e).

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Athlon II X4 615e
Socket	AM5	AM3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+150%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+67%	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+700%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	28+75%	16

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Athlon II X4 615e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming, Athlon II X4 615e targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K; Athlon II X4 615e rivals Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Athlon II X4 615e
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)	—
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D launched at $449 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 615e debuted at $186. At current prices ($384 vs $30), the Athlon II X4 615e is $354 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers 89.3 pts/$ vs 67.3 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 615e — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 28.2% better value option.