Cores
4
Threads
4
Boost
3.9 GHz
L3 cache
4 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming4
Productivity4
Single-core4
Multi-core17
Power efficiency4
Lab scores
Performance score4
Cores4
Threads4
Boost clock (GHz)3.9 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p9 fps
1440p7 fps
4K5 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.5 GHz
- Boost clock
- 3.9 GHz
- L1 cache
- 384 KB
- L2 cache
- 2 MB
- L3 cache
- 4 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4-2933
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 95°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 4.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like it for basic office work and light multitasking without breaking the bank. The main complaint is it struggles with anything beyond web browsing and document editing.
Pros
- Plays older games without a hitch
- Sips power for basic office work
- Boots Windows fast for daily tasks
- Runs cool on the stock cooler
Cons
- Old integrated graphics for modern gaming.
- No overclocking support available.
- Only four threads for multitasking.
Verdict
Our verdict on the Athlon Gold 3150G
An entry-level AM4 desktop processor from 2020 that's fine for basic office work but shows its age with only four threads and no PCIe 4.0.
Get it if you need a cheap, basic office PC or home server that sips power and works with old AM4 boards. Skip it if you want to do any gaming, video editing, or multitasking—this chip will feel sluggish and outdated.
Buy it if…
- You need a dirt-cheap office PC for web browsing and spreadsheets.
- You want a basic home server that sips power and stays cool.
- You're building a retro gaming rig that needs an integrated GPU.
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