Xeon D-1518 vs Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
Xeon D-1518
Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
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 Xeon D-1518 is positioned at rank #586 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 Xeon D-1518
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1518 | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1518 | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
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 Xeon D-1518 and Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
Xeon D-1518
The Xeon D-1518 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,562 points. Launch price was $193.
Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
The Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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: 4,633 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-1518 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon D-1518 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1518 versus 3.4 GHz on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE — a 42.9% clock advantage for the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon D-1518 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1518 scores 4,562 against the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE's 4,633 — a 1.5% lead for the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1518 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE.
| Feature | Xeon D-1518 | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+55% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+55% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 4,562 | 4,633+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1518 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1518 | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
The Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon D-1518 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon D-1518 | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on Xeon D-1518 and Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
