Xeon E5-1620 v3 vs Athlon Gold 3150G
Xeon E5-1620 v3
Athlon Gold 3150G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon E5-1620 v3 is positioned at rank #577 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 E5-1620 v3
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold 3150G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1620 v3 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($189) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1620 v3 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+135%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($189) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
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 E5-1620 v3 and Athlon Gold 3150G
Xeon E5-1620 v3
The Xeon E5-1620 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 6,959 points. Launch price was $800.
Athlon Gold 3150G
The Athlon Gold 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: 6,922 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-1620 v3 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Athlon Gold 3150G's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-1620 v3 versus 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold 3150G — a 8% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold 3150G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-1620 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon Gold 3150G uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1620 v3 scores 6,959 against the Athlon Gold 3150G's 6,922 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-1620 v3. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1620 v3 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold 3150G.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1620 v3 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total)+150% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 12 nm-45% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 6,959 | 6,922 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1620 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Gold 3150G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. The Xeon E5-1620 v3 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-1620 v3) vs 2 (Athlon Gold 3150G). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-1620 v3) vs 8 (Athlon Gold 3150G) — the Xeon E5-1620 v3 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel X99,Intel C612 (Xeon E5-1620 v3) and AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold 3150G).
| Feature | Xeon E5-1620 v3 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB+1100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40+400% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-1620 v3) / not specified (Athlon Gold 3150G). The Athlon Gold 3150G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon E5-1620 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E5-1620 v3 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1620 v3 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-1620 v3 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Athlon Gold 3150G debuted at $100. At current prices ($189 vs $80), the Athlon Gold 3150G is $109 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-1620 v3 delivers 36.8 pts/$ vs 86.5 pts/$ for the Athlon Gold 3150G — making the Athlon Gold 3150G the 80.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1620 v3 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294 | $100-66% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $189 | $80-58% |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.8 | 86.5+135% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2020 |
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