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Xeon E3-1271 v3
Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
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 E3-1271 v3 is positioned at rank #862 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 E3-1271 v3
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1271 v3 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($831) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1271 v3 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+451%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($831) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
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 E3-1271 v3 and Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Xeon E3-1271 v3
The Xeon E3-1271 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 7,504 points. Launch price was $800.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1271 v3 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1271 v3 versus 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1271 v3 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is built on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1271 v3 scores 7,504 against the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G's 7,468 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E3-1271 v3. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E3-1271 v3 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1271 v3 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+3% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+3% | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 12 nm-45% |
| Architecture | — | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 7,504 | 7,468 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,308 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,328 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1271 v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E3-1271 v3 versus DDR4-2933 on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G — the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Xeon E3-1271 v3) vs 8 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) — the Xeon E3-1271 v3 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B85,Q87,H81,Z87,H87,H97 (Xeon E3-1271 v3) and AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G).
| Feature | Xeon E3-1271 v3 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2933+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E3-1271 v3) / not specified (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon E3-1271 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1271 v3 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1271 v3 rivals Core i7-4770.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1271 v3 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E3-1271 v3 launched at $727 MSRP, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G debuted at $150. At current prices ($831 vs $150), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is $681 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1271 v3 delivers 9.0 pts/$ vs 49.8 pts/$ for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G — making the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G the 138.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1271 v3 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $727 | $150-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $831 | $150-82% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0 | 49.8+453% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2020 |
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