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 3.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like it for basic office work and web browsing since it's reliable and cheap. The common complaint is it struggles with anything more demanding, feeling slow compared to newer chips.
Pros
- Sips power, runs cool
- Plenty fast for office work
- Plays older games fine
- Solid upgrade path on AM4
Cons
- Only four processing cores in 2020
- Integrated graphics too weak for gaming
- No upgrade path to newer sockets
Verdict
Our verdict on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
A basic office chip from 2020 that gets the job done, but its old architecture holds it back noticeably.
Get it if you need a dirt-cheap office PC chip that just works for basic tasks and won't stress your power bill. Skip it if you plan to game, edit video, or do anything beyond spreadsheets and web browsing.
Buy it if…
- You need a cheap office PC that handles spreadsheets and web browsing.
- You want to build a basic home server that sips power.
- You are upgrading an older AM4 system on a strict budget.
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