Xeon E3-1240 v3 vs Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Xeon E3-1240 v3
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E3-1240 v3 is positioned at rank #419 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 E3-1240 v3
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1240 v3 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1240 v3 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
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 E3-1240 v3 and Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Xeon E3-1240 v3
The Xeon E3-1240 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,001 points. Launch price was $300.
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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: 7,006 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1240 v3 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1240 v3 versus 3.8 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E3-1240 v3 uses the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1240 v3 scores 7,001 against the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE's 7,006 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1240 v3 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1240 v3 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+3% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 12 nm-45% |
| Architecture | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 7,001 | 7,006 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1240 v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1240 v3 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | 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 3150GE includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon E3-1240 v3 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1240 v3 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
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