Xeon E5-4607 v2 vs Athlon Gold 3150G
Xeon E5-4607 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 E5-4607 v2 is positioned at rank #49 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 E5-4607 v2
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold 3150G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4607 v2 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($77) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4607 v2 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+5%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($77) | ⚠️ 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 E5-4607 v2 and Athlon Gold 3150G
Xeon E5-4607 v2
The Xeon E5-4607 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 6,986 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 E5-4607 v2 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Athlon Gold 3150G offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-4607 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4607 v2 versus 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold 3150G — a 40% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold 3150G (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Athlon Gold 3150G is built on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4607 v2 scores 6,986 against the Athlon Gold 3150G's 6,922 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E5-4607 v2. L3 cache: 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4607 v2 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold 3150G.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4607 v2 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.5 GHz+35% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache+275% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 12 nm-45% |
| Architecture | — | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 6,986 | 6,922 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4607 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Gold 3150G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4607 v2 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | 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 E5-4607 v2 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4607 v2 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-4607 v2 launched at $42 MSRP, while the Athlon Gold 3150G debuted at $100. At current prices ($77 vs $80), the Xeon E5-4607 v2 is $3 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-4607 v2 delivers 90.7 pts/$ vs 86.5 pts/$ for the Athlon Gold 3150G — making the Xeon E5-4607 v2 the 4.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4607 v2 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-58% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $77-4% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 90.7+5% | 86.5 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2020 |
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