Xeon X5690 vs Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Xeon X5690
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 X5690 is positioned at rank #514 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 X5690
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5690 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5690 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+315%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ 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 X5690 and Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Xeon X5690
The Xeon X5690 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.46 GHz, with boost up to 3.73 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB (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: 7,031 points. Launch price was $205.
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 X5690 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X5690 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.73 GHz on the Xeon X5690 versus 3.8 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE (base: 3.46 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon X5690 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5690 scores 7,031 against the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE's 7,006 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon X5690. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total) on the Xeon X5690 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE.
| Feature | Xeon X5690 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.73 GHz | 3.8 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3.46 GHz+5% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12288 kB (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 | 7,031 | 7,006 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5690 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. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X5690 versus DDR4-2933 on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE — the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5690) vs 2 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE). Chipset compatibility: Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5690) and AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE).
| Feature | Xeon X5690 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X5690) / not specified (Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon X5690 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5690 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5690 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X5690 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X5690 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE debuted at $100. At current prices ($250 vs $60), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE is $190 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X5690 delivers 28.1 pts/$ vs 116.8 pts/$ for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE — making the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE the 122.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon X5690 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $100-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $60-76% |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.1 | 116.8+316% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2020 |
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