CPU
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Xeon X5680
Athlon Gold 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 X5680 is positioned at rank #704 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 X5680
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold 3150G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5680 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($13) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5680 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+514%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($13) | ⚠️ 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 X5680 and Athlon Gold 3150G
Xeon X5680
The Xeon X5680 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (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: 6,910 points. Launch price was $172.
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 X5680 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Athlon Gold 3150G offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X5680 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon X5680 versus 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold 3150G — a 8% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold 3150G (base: 3.33 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon X5680 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon Gold 3150G uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5680 scores 6,910 against the Athlon Gold 3150G's 6,922 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon Gold 3150G. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5680 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold 3150G.
| Feature | Xeon X5680 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 3.33 GHz | 3.5 GHz+5% |
| 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 | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 6,910 | 6,922 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5680 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon Gold 3150G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X5680 versus DDR4-2933 on the Athlon Gold 3150G — the Athlon Gold 3150G supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5680) vs 2 (Athlon Gold 3150G). Chipset compatibility: Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5680) and AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold 3150G).
| Feature | Xeon X5680 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR4-2933+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 3+50% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5680) / not specified (Athlon Gold 3150G). The Athlon Gold 3150G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon X5680 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5680 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5680 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X5680 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon X5680 launched at $450 MSRP, while the Athlon Gold 3150G debuted at $100. At current prices ($13 vs $80), the Xeon X5680 is $67 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X5680 delivers 531.5 pts/$ vs 86.5 pts/$ for the Athlon Gold 3150G — making the Xeon X5680 the 144% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon X5680 | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | $100-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $13-84% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 531.5+514% | 86.5 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2020 |
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