Xeon E5-4607 v2 vs Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Xeon E5-4607 v2
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5-4607 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 PRO 3150GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4607 v2 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($77) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4607 v2 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+29%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($77) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
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 PRO 3150GE
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 PRO 3150GE
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,006 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-4607 v2 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE 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 3.8 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE — a 37.5% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE is built on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4607 v2 scores 6,986 against the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE's 7,006 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE. L3 cache: 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4607 v2 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4607 v2 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz+46% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.3 GHz+27% |
| 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 | 7,006 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4607 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4607 v2 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO 3150GE includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon E5-4607 v2 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4607 v2 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-4607 v2 launched at $42 MSRP, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE debuted at $100. At current prices ($77 vs $60), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE is $17 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-4607 v2 delivers 90.7 pts/$ vs 116.8 pts/$ for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE — making the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE the 25.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4607 v2 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-58% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $77 | $60-22% |
| Performance per Dollar | 90.7 | 116.8+29% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2020 |
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