Athlon Gold 3150U
AMD
PassMark
3,923
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
The Athlon Gold 3150U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,923 points. Launch price was $149.
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FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Athlon Gold 3150U across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
Destiny 2
Dota 2
Grand Theft Auto V
League of Legends
Monster Hunter Wilds
Naraka: Bladepoint
Once Human
Path of Exile 2
Phasmophobia
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Athlon Gold 3150U specifications and capabilities.
Processing Power
The Athlon Gold 3150U is a 2-core / 4-thread processor based on the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.3 GHz from a base frequency of 2.4 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 4 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 512 kB (per core) of L2 cache and 96 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 3,923, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Aging generation product.
| Specification | Athlon Gold 3150U |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 2C / 4T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 3.3 GHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Dali (Zen) (2020) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 14 nm |
| L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 512 kB (per core) |
| L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache | 96 kB (per core) |
| Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor | 148 mm2 |
| Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities | 3,500 million |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax) | 95 °C |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Windows 11 Compatible | Yes |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 3,923 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Gold 3150U fits into the FP5 socket and supports PCIe 3.0 with 8 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. It supports DDR4 memory at speeds up to DDR4-2400 (faster RAM improves bandwidth-sensitive workloads), with a maximum capacity of 32 GB across 2 channels (dual-channel doubles bandwidth). Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 3 — allows display output without a dedicated GPU, useful for troubleshooting and light tasks.
| Specification | Athlon Gold 3150U |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | Laptop |
| SeriesProduct family | AMD Picasso (Ryzen 3000 APU) |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | FP5 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 3.0 |
| PCIe LanesTotal available lanes for GPUs, NVMe drives, and expansion | 8 |
| RAM TypeSupported memory standard | DDR4 |
| Max RAM SpeedMaximum officially supported memory frequency | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM CapacityMaximum installable memory | 32 GB |
| RAM ChannelsDual-channel doubles bandwidth vs single-channel | 2 |
| ECC SupportError-Correcting Code memory — prevents data corruption | No |
| Integrated GPUBuilt-in graphics processor | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
| Compatible ChipsetsMotherboard chipsets that support this CPU | AMD FP5 |
| Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers | 1 |
Power & Cooling
The Athlon Gold 3150U has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 15 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | Athlon Gold 3150U |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 15 Watt |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax) | 95 °C |
Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #2025 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Athlon Gold 3150U |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $149 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #2025 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 2009-01-01 |
| Release Year | 2020 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | AMD |
| ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC) | GlobalFoundries |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
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General Information
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General Information
8 specs
| Type | Laptop |
| Series | AMD Picasso (Ryzen 3000 APU) |
| Designer | AMD |
| Launch Price | $149 |
| Manufacturer | GlobalFoundries |
| Release Date | 2009-01-01 |
| Architecture Codename | Dali (Zen) (2020) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 2025 |
Technical Specifications
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Technical Specifications
14 specs
| Cores | 2 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Die Size | 148 mm2 |
| L1 Cache | 96 kB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) |
| Multiplier | 24 |
| Max Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Base Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Transistor Count | 3,500 million |
| Process Technology | 14 nm |
| Max Core Temperature | 95 °C |
| Windows 11 Compatible | + |
Compatibility
4 specs
Compatibility
4 specs
| Socket | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt |
| Max Processors In Config | 1 |
Memory
5 specs
Memory
5 specs
| RAM Types | DDR4 |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 38.397 GB/s |
| ECC Memory Support | + |
| Max Memory Capacity | 32 GB |
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