Xeon E3-1535M v5 vs Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Xeon E3-1535M v5
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 E3-1535M v5 is positioned at rank #396 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1535M v5
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1535M v5 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1535M v5 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 E3-1535M v5 and Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Xeon E3-1535M v5
The Xeon E3-1535M v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,480 points. Launch price was $623.
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 E3-1535M v5 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1535M v5 versus 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E3-1535M v5 uses the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1535M v5 scores 7,480 against the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G's 7,468 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E3-1535M v5. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1535M v5 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1535M v5 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.5 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Skylake-H (2015−2016) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 7,480 | 7,468 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1535M v5 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1535M v5 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | 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 3150G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon E3-1535M v5 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1535M v5 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
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