CPU
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Xeon E5-2450
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 E5-2450 is positioned at rank #839 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 E5-2450
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2450 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($795) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2450 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+425%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($795) | ✅ 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 E5-2450 and Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Xeon E5-2450
The Xeon E5-2450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,534 points. Launch price was $500.
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 E5-2450 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2450 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2450 versus 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G — a 29.4% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-2450 uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2450 scores 7,534 against the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G's 7,468 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E5-2450. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2450 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2450 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz+34% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+67% |
| L3 Cache | 20480 kB (total)+400% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 12 nm-63% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 7,534 | 7,468 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2450 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2450 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| 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 E5-2450 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2450 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2450 launched at $694 MSRP, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G debuted at $150. At current prices ($795 vs $150), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is $645 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2450 delivers 9.5 pts/$ vs 49.8 pts/$ for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G — making the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G the 136% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2450 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $694 | $150-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $795 | $150-81% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.5 | 49.8+424% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2020 |
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