Athlon Gold PRO 3150G vs Core i7-7700T

CPU

GPU

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

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Core i7-7700T

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017

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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 i7-7700T

4 / 8

7,517

+0.7%

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 $153 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $303 MSRP).
✅Delivers 100.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 49.8 vs 24.8 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $303 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,468 vs 7,517).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Core i7-7700T

2017

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 24.8 vs 49.8 PassMark/$ ($303 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

2020

Core i7-7700T

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $153 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $303 MSRP).
✅Delivers 100.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 49.8 vs 24.8 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $303 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,468 vs 7,517).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 24.8 vs 49.8 PassMark/$ ($303 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Athlon Gold PRO 3150G better than Core i7-7700T?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is ahead with a 1.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-7700T pulls ahead with 0.7% better PassMark. Core i7-7700T also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-7700T is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

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

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is the smarter buy today. Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is $153 cheaper on MSRP at $150 MSRP versus $303 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i7-7700T is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.7% better PassMark. It is also 100.7% better value on MSRP (49.8 vs 24.8 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2017). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 i7-7700T Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Core i7-7700T
1080p
low	165 FPS	176 FPS
medium	141 FPS	139 FPS
high	110 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	144 FPS
medium	119 FPS	113 FPS
high	92 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	67 FPS
medium	58 FPS	56 FPS
high	46 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	35 FPS

Open Athlon Gold PRO 3150G Open Core i7-7700T

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Core i7-7700T
1080p
low	187 FPS	188 FPS
medium	173 FPS	188 FPS
high	158 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	173 FPS	188 FPS
medium	147 FPS	165 FPS
high	133 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	129 FPS	152 FPS
medium	112 FPS	134 FPS
high	89 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	82 FPS

Open Athlon Gold PRO 3150G Open Core i7-7700T

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Core i7-7700T
1080p
low	187 FPS	188 FPS
medium	187 FPS	188 FPS
high	187 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	187 FPS	188 FPS
medium	187 FPS	188 FPS
high	187 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	188 FPS
medium	183 FPS	188 FPS
high	160 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	188 FPS

Open Athlon Gold PRO 3150G Open Core i7-7700T

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Core i7-7700T
1080p
low	187 FPS	188 FPS
medium	187 FPS	188 FPS
high	187 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	187 FPS	188 FPS
medium	187 FPS	188 FPS
high	187 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	188 FPS
medium	187 FPS	188 FPS
high	187 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	188 FPS

Open Athlon Gold PRO 3150G Open Core i7-7700T

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon Gold PRO 3150G and Core i7-7700T

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 i7-7700T

The Core i7-7700T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,517 points. Launch price was $303.

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Processing Power

The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-7700T's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-7700T — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-7700T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G scores 7,468 against the Core i7-7700T's 7,517 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-7700T. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-7700T.

Feature	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Core i7-7700T
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+3%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+21%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	12 nm-14%	14 nm
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	7,468	7,517
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	5,605
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,066
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,643

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-7700T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) vs 16 (Core i7-7700T) — the Core i7-7700T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) and B150,Q170,B250,Q250,H110,H170,Z170,H270,Z270 (Core i7-7700T).

Feature	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Core i7-7700T
Socket	AM4	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	64 GB
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) / Yes (Core i7-7700T). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) and Intel HD Graphics 630 (Core i7-7700T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Core i7-7700T
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Vega 3	Intel HD Graphics 630
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core i7-7700T debuted at $303. On MSRP ($150 vs $303), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is $153 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G delivers 49.8 pts/$ vs 24.8 pts/$ for the Core i7-7700T — making the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G the 67% better value option.