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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£110
  • Avg. price in US: ~$120
  • PassMark benchmark result: 7006
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.8 GHz

AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.6

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
4.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.6

Performance

18.0%

5.4

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

6.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

5.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.5

Platform

1.0%

7.1

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 3.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.4

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    3.2

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    4.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.3

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE is a power-efficient desktop APU released in July 2020, built on the 12nm 'Picasso' architecture for the AM4 socket. It features 4 cores and 4 threads with a base clock of 3.3 GHz and a max boost of 3.8 GHz, complemented by 4MB of L3 cache and integrated Radeon Graphics with 3 cores running at 1100 MHz. Its main strengths include a low 35W TDP that enables cool and quiet operation in small form factor builds, support for DDR4-2933 memory, and the inclusion of AMD PRO security features like Memory Guard and DASH 1.2 management. However, its primary drawbacks are the lack of multithreading (SMT), relatively dated architecture compared to newer Zen 3 parts, and limited availability as it was primarily an OEM-only product.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

?

Performance

18.0%

?

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

?

Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

4.6
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a technical score of 4.62 points, which is lower than that of 63% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.6

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

6.2
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.2 points, which is lower than 56.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

desktop
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

AM4
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE uses the AM4 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 76.3% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

B550, A520, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE supports B550, A520, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 70.4% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

4
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

3.8 GHz
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE reaches a boost clock of 3.8 GHz which is lower than that of 68.5% of processors and equal to that of 4.1% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 3.3 GHz
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a base clock of 4x3.3 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

12 nm
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE uses a 12 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 49.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

GlobalFoundries 12 nm
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE is built on the GlobalFoundries 12 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 49.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

4 MB
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 70.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.6% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

2 MB
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 11.1% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

384 KB
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 45% of processors and equal to that of 15.8% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,933 MHz
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE supports memory speeds up to 2933 MHz, which is higher than that of 46.3% of processors and equal to 5.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2933 MHz
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2933 MHz, which is higher than that of 46.8% of processors and equal to 4% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Radeon Vega 3
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Radeon Vega 3
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE uses the Radeon Vega 3 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 66.5% of processors and equal to that in 1.7% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

3
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has 3 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 93% of processors and equal to 2.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

1,100 MHz
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has an integrated GPU clock of 1100 MHz which is higher than that of 99% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 56.2% of processors and equal to 9.5% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

35 W
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.8% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

35 W
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.7% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

47 W
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a boost power of 47 W which is lower than that of 68.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE vs the average processor

  • 8 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.24 vs 16
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
    When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
    When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <100 °C

    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).AM4 vs FP2
  • 26.6% lower boost power
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (47 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (47 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.47 W vs 64 W
  • 3.14x higher GPU clock speed
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (1,100 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
    What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
    When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=350 MHz

    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (1,100 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.1100 MHz vs 350 MHz
  • 22.2% lower base power
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.35 W vs 45 W
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 8 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 3.14x higher GPU clock speed
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (1,100 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 26.6% lower boost power
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (47 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 22.2% lower base power
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

Total
Platform
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 75.7% lower multi-core score
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,167 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 11.6% lower boost clock
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 20.7% lower single-core score
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,167 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • No multithreading support
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 12.8% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,165 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 33.5% lower PassMark score
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (7,006 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 18% larger die size
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a higher die size than the average processor (210 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 87.5% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (3 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 75.7% lower multi-core score
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,167 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,167 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,167 vs 4,793
  • 11.6% lower boost clock
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • No multithreading support
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
    What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
    When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 20.7% lower single-core score
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,167 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,167 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,167 vs 1,471
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.4 vs 8
  • 12.8% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,165 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,165 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.2,165 vs 2,483
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What customers like about AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE?

  • High energy efficiency with a low 35W TDP, making it ideal for 24/7 systems and fanless or quiet builds.
  • Cost-effective entry-level performance that outshines older dual-core Athlon models by offering 4 physical cores.
  • Low heat output allows for cheaper cooling solutions and quieter operation in small form factor (SFF) cases.
  • Features integrated Radeon graphics, eliminating the need for a dedicated GPU in basic office or media tasks.
  • Support for modern features like HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 interfaces for a budget-friendly price.

What customers dislike about AMD Athlon Gold Pro 3150GE?

  • Lacks multithreading (4 cores/4 threads), making it less capable in multitasking compared to Ryzen 3 or i3 processors with 8 threads.
  • Built on an older 12nm architecture, which is less efficient and powerful than more recent 7nm or 5nm alternatives.
  • Significant bottlenecking in modern AAA gaming; only suitable for esports or older titles at lower resolutions.
  • Limited upgrade path as the AM4 socket is being phased out for the newer AM5 platform.
  • Rare availability in the general retail market as it was primarily intended for OEM/professional systems.

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cpubenchmark.net
21/07/2020
AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE is a 12nm, 4-core/4-thread, entry-level desktop processor from Q3 2020 designed for business and low-power systems. It achieves a PassMark CPU Mark score of approximately 7,006, offering sufficient performance for general office tasks and web browsing, similar to an older Intel Core i5-7600. Pros include high power efficiency with a 35W TDP and...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
29/06/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark for AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE: Comparing the 35W PRO model vs. the standard Athlon Gold 3150G

The CPU-Z benchmark result (uqwktw) highlights a top-tier system featuring a high-end, 14th Gen Intel Core flagship, characterized by exceptional raw processing power and single-threaded performance often exceeding 1,000 points. The system demonstrates extreme clock speeds up to 6.2 GHz through Intel's Thermal Velocity Boost, delivering multi-threaded scores near 19,000-20,000...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
15/08/2020
AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE is a Zen+ based, 4-core/4-thread, 12nm desktop processor launched in Q3 2020, designed for entry-level, budget-conscious, and professional SFF systems. It features a 3.3 GHz base clock, 3.8 GHz boost, and integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics for display capability without a dedicated GPU. Key pros include a low 35W Thermal Design Power (TDP) for energy...Read more

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