Xeon E3-1220L v3 vs Athlon 5150
Xeon E3-1220L v3
Athlon 5150
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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. The Xeon E3-1220L v3 is positioned at rank 939 and the Athlon 5150 is on rank 314, so the Athlon 5150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1220L v3
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5150
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1220L v3 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($21) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1220L v3 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+44%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($21) |
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 E3-1220L v3 and Athlon 5150
Xeon E3-1220L v3
The Xeon E3-1220L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4096 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,407 points. Launch price was $800.
Athlon 5150
The Athlon 5150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,415 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1220L v3 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon 5150 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon 5150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220L v3 versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 5150 — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Athlon 5150. The Xeon E3-1220L v3 uses the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon 5150 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1220L v3 scores 1,407 against the Athlon 5150's 1,415 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon 5150.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1220L v3 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.6 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4096 kB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,407 | 1,415 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1220L v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 5150 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E3-1220L v3 versus 1600 on the Athlon 5150 — the Athlon 5150 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E3-1220L v3 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Xeon E3-1220L v3) vs 1 (Athlon 5150). PCIe lanes: 16 (Xeon E3-1220L v3) vs 4 (Athlon 5150) — the Xeon E3-1220L v3 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C222,C224,C226 (Xeon E3-1220L v3) and AM1 (Athlon 5150).
| Feature | Xeon E3-1220L v3 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | 1600+53233% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+209715100% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-P (Xeon E3-1220L v3) vs true (Athlon 5150). The Athlon 5150 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3 Graphics), while the Xeon E3-1220L v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon 5150 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1220L v3 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R3 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-P | true |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E3-1220L v3 launched at $193 MSRP, while the Athlon 5150 debuted at $21. At current prices ($30 vs $21), the Athlon 5150 is $9 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1220L v3 delivers 46.9 pts/$ vs 67.4 pts/$ for the Athlon 5150 — making the Athlon 5150 the 35.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1220L v3 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $193 | $21-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $21-30% |
| Performance per Dollar | 46.9 | 67.4+44% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2014 |
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