Xeon W3680 vs Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Xeon W3680
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
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 W3680 is positioned at rank #817 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 W3680
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3680 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($26) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3680 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+131%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($26) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 W3680 and Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Xeon W3680
The Xeon W3680 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,025 points. Launch price was $350.
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 W3680 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon W3680 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon W3680 versus 3.8 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE (base: 3.33 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon W3680 uses the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3680 scores 7,025 against the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE's 7,006 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon W3680. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3680 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE.
| Feature | Xeon W3680 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3.33 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+200% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 12 nm-63% |
| Architecture | Gulftown (2010−2011) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 7,025 | 7,006 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3680 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3680 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | 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 3150GE includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon W3680 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon W3680 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W3680 launched at $594 MSRP, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE debuted at $100. At current prices ($26 vs $60), the Xeon W3680 is $34 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W3680 delivers 270.2 pts/$ vs 116.8 pts/$ for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE — making the Xeon W3680 the 79.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W3680 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $594 | $100-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $26-57% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 270.2+131% | 116.8 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2020 |
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