Xeon E5-2608L v4 vs Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Xeon E5-2608L v4
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 E5-2608L v4 is positioned at rank #529 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 E5-2608L v4
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2608L v4 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($174) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2608L v4 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+16%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($174) | ✅ 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 E5-2608L v4 and Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Xeon E5-2608L v4
The Xeon E5-2608L v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 50 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 7,447 points. Launch price was $363.
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 E5-2608L v4 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2608L v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2608L v4 versus 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G — a 83.6% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G. The Xeon E5-2608L v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2608L v4 scores 7,447 against the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G's 7,468 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G. L3 cache: 20 MB on the Xeon E5-2608L v4 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2608L v4 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+144% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB+400% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 7,447 | 7,468 |
Advanced Features
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon E5-2608L v4 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2608L v4 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2608L v4 launched at $363 MSRP, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G debuted at $150. At current prices ($174 vs $150), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is $24 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2608L v4 delivers 42.8 pts/$ vs 49.8 pts/$ for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G — making the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G the 15.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2608L v4 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $363 | $150-59% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $174 | $150-14% |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.8 | 49.8+16% |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2020 |
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