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AMD Athlon 425e vs AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G: Comparison
Athlon 425e vs Athlon Gold PRO 3150G total cores compared
There is no decisive spec gap here. Total cores splits them by a margin most buyers will never feel, Athlon 425e 3 against Athlon Gold PRO 3150G 4. Performance cores is closer, 3 on the Athlon 425e versus 4 on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G. The total threads figures are near enough to ignore, 3 on the Athlon 425e versus 4 on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G. They differ on p-core base clock too, 2.7 GHz on the Athlon 425e versus 3.5 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G. Tdp is not the same on both, 45 W on the Athlon 425e versus 65 W on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G. They differ on integrated graphics too, No on the Athlon 425e versus Yes on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G. They differ on socket too, AM3 on the Athlon 425e versus AM4 on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G. Athlon Gold PRO 3150G also leads on l2 cache, 1.5 MB on the Athlon 425e versus 2 MB on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G. Igpu is not the same on both, Discrete Graphics Card Required on the Athlon 425e versus Radeon Graphics on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G.
Athlon 425e vs Athlon Gold PRO 3150G: which one fits your build
The Athlon 425e is the one to take for Athlon platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is the wrong buy for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds. The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G suits Athlon PRO platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is not built for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Efficiency cores, socket status, product line, form factor and market segment read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 3 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Athlon 425e and Athlon Gold PRO 3150G differ on base power?
Yes. Base Power reads 45 W on the Athlon 425e versus 65 W on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G.
Is the SMT Enabled the same on the Athlon 425e and Athlon Gold PRO 3150G?
It is. Both are listed at No, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- AMD Athlon 425e
- AMD
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- AMD
Product Line
- AMD Athlon 425e
- Other
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- Other
Form Factor
- AMD Athlon 425e
- Desktop
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- Desktop
Codename
- AMD Athlon 425e
- Athlon Legacy
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- Picasso
TDP
- AMD Athlon 425e
- 45 W
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- 65 W
iGPU
- AMD Athlon 425e
- Discrete Graphics Card Required
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- Radeon Graphics
Market Segment
- AMD Athlon 425e
- Desktop
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- Desktop
Socket
- AMD Athlon 425e
- AM3
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- AM4
Socket Status
- AMD Athlon 425e
- End of Life
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD Athlon 425e
- 45nm
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- 12nm
Total Cores
- AMD Athlon 425e
- 3
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- 4Best
Performance Cores
- AMD Athlon 425e
- 3
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- 4Best
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Athlon 425e
- 0
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Athlon 425e
- 3
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- 4Best
SMT Enabled
- AMD Athlon 425e
- No
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Athlon 425e
- 2.7 GHz
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- 3.5 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD Athlon 425e
- No
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- No
L2 Cache
- AMD Athlon 425e
- 1.5 MB-25%
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- 2 MBBest
Base Power
- AMD Athlon 425e
- 45 W
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- 65 W
Memory Type
- AMD Athlon 425e
- DDR3
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- DDR4, 2-Channel, Up to 2933 MT/sBest
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Athlon 425e
- No
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- Yes
Retail Availability
- AMD Athlon 425e
- Tray OEM
- AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
- Tray OEM
Which one should you pick?
Choose 425e if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 3150G if you want the higher L2 cache (2 MB vs 1.5 MB).