Xeon E5-2430 v2 vs Athlon Gold 3150G
Xeon E5-2430 v2
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 E5-2430 v2 is positioned at rank #428 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 E5-2430 v2
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold 3150G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2430 v2 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2430 v2 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 E5-2430 v2 and Athlon Gold 3150G
Xeon E5-2430 v2
The Xeon E5-2430 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,859 points. Launch price was $311.
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 E5-2430 v2 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Athlon Gold 3150G offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2430 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2430 v2 versus 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold 3150G — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold 3150G (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-2430 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon Gold 3150G uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2430 v2 scores 6,859 against the Athlon Gold 3150G's 6,922 — a 0.9% lead for the Athlon Gold 3150G. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2430 v2 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold 3150G.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2430 v2 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.9 GHz+30% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz+40% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB (total)+275% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 12 nm-45% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 6,859 | 6,922 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2430 v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Gold 3150G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2430 v2 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | 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 3150G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon E5-2430 v2 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2430 v2 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
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