Athlon Gold PRO 3150G vs Core i5-10400F

CPU

GPU

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

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Core i5-10400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

4 / 4

7,468

0.0%

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i5-10400F

6 / 12

13,029

+74.5%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $10 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Vega 3, while Core i5-10400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-10400F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (7,468 vs 13,029).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 49.8 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Core i5-10400F

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +70.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Delivers 63.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 81.4 vs 49.8 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅100% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Athlon Gold PRO 3150G.

Trade-offs

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6.7% HIGHER MSRP
$160 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌No integrated graphics, while Athlon Gold PRO 3150G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

2020

Core i5-10400F

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $10 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Vega 3, while Core i5-10400F needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +70.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Delivers 63.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 81.4 vs 49.8 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅100% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Athlon Gold PRO 3150G.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-10400F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (7,468 vs 13,029).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 49.8 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Trade-offs

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6.7% HIGHER MSRP
$160 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌No integrated graphics, while Athlon Gold PRO 3150G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-10400F better than Athlon Gold PRO 3150G?

Yes. Core i5-10400F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 70.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 74.5% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-10400F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 70.1% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-10400F is the better fit. You are getting 74.5% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-10400F is the smarter buy today. Core i5-10400F is 6.7% more expensive on MSRP at $160 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and it gives you a 70.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 63.6% better value on MSRP (81.4 vs 49.8 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Athlon Gold PRO 3150G can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-10400F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 4/4. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G Benchmark Check

Core i5-10400F Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Core i5-10400F
1080p
low	165 FPS	192 FPS
medium	141 FPS	152 FPS
high	110 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	153 FPS
medium	119 FPS	119 FPS
high	92 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	82 FPS
medium	58 FPS	70 FPS
high	46 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	43 FPS

Open Athlon Gold PRO 3150G Open Core i5-10400F

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Core i5-10400F
1080p
low	187 FPS	326 FPS
medium	173 FPS	318 FPS
high	158 FPS	290 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	253 FPS
1440p
low	173 FPS	326 FPS
medium	147 FPS	292 FPS
high	133 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	234 FPS
4K
low	129 FPS	309 FPS
medium	112 FPS	258 FPS
high	89 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	199 FPS

Open Athlon Gold PRO 3150G Open Core i5-10400F

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Core i5-10400F
1080p
low	187 FPS	326 FPS
medium	187 FPS	326 FPS
high	187 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	326 FPS
1440p
low	187 FPS	326 FPS
medium	187 FPS	326 FPS
high	187 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	326 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	326 FPS
medium	183 FPS	326 FPS
high	160 FPS	289 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	229 FPS

Open Athlon Gold PRO 3150G Open Core i5-10400F

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Core i5-10400F
1080p
low	187 FPS	326 FPS
medium	187 FPS	326 FPS
high	187 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	326 FPS
1440p
low	187 FPS	326 FPS
medium	187 FPS	326 FPS
high	187 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	326 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	326 FPS
medium	187 FPS	326 FPS
high	187 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	326 FPS

Open Athlon Gold PRO 3150G Open Core i5-10400F

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon Gold PRO 3150G and Core i5-10400F

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,468 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i5-10400F

The Core i5-10400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,029 points. Launch price was $155.

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Processing Power

The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-10400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-10400F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400F (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i5-10400F uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G scores 7,468 against the Core i5-10400F's 13,029 — a 54.3% lead for the Core i5-10400F. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F.

Feature	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Core i5-10400F
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4.3 GHz+10%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+21%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	12 MB (total)+200%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	12 nm-14%	14 nm
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Comet Lake (2020−2025)
PassMark	7,468	13,029+74%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	8,191
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,454
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,783

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-10400F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Core i5-10400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) vs 16 (Core i5-10400F) — the Core i5-10400F offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F).

Feature	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Core i5-10400F
Socket	AM4	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	8	16+100%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Core i5-10400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.

Feature	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Core i5-10400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Vega 3	—
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core i5-10400F debuted at $160. On MSRP ($150 vs $160), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is $10 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G delivers 49.8 pts/$ vs 81.4 pts/$ for the Core i5-10400F — making the Core i5-10400F the 48.2% better value option.