Athlon Gold PRO 3150G vs Core i7-7820EQ

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

✅Better for gaming: +5.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $228 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $378 MSRP).
✅Delivers 151.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 49.8 vs 19.8 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $378 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Vega 3, while Core i7-7820EQ needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,468 vs 7,470).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Core i7-7820EQ

2017

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Athlon Gold PRO 3150G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 19.8 vs 49.8 PassMark/$ ($378 MSRP vs $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 i7-7820EQ

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $228 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $378 MSRP).
✅Delivers 151.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 49.8 vs 19.8 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $378 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Vega 3, while Core i7-7820EQ needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,468 vs 7,470).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Athlon Gold PRO 3150G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 19.8 vs 49.8 PassMark/$ ($378 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Athlon Gold PRO 3150G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Athlon Gold PRO 3150G better than Core i7-7820EQ?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is ahead with a 5.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-7820EQ pulls ahead with 0% better PassMark. Core i7-7820EQ 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 i7-7820EQ is the better fit. You are getting 0% 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 $228 cheaper on MSRP at $150 MSRP versus $378 MSRP, and it gives you a 5.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i7-7820EQ is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0% better PassMark. It is also 151.9% better value on MSRP (49.8 vs 19.8 PassMark/$), 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 i7-7820EQ Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Core i7-7820EQ
1080p
low	165 FPS	166 FPS
medium	141 FPS	130 FPS
high	110 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	139 FPS
medium	119 FPS	108 FPS
high	92 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	66 FPS
medium	58 FPS	55 FPS
high	46 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Core i7-7820EQ
1080p
low	187 FPS	176 FPS
medium	173 FPS	151 FPS
high	158 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	173 FPS	153 FPS
medium	147 FPS	131 FPS
high	133 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	129 FPS	120 FPS
medium	112 FPS	106 FPS
high	89 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	61 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Core i7-7820EQ
1080p
low	187 FPS	187 FPS
medium	187 FPS	187 FPS
high	187 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	187 FPS
1440p
low	187 FPS	187 FPS
medium	187 FPS	187 FPS
high	187 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	187 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	187 FPS
medium	183 FPS	187 FPS
high	160 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	180 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Core i7-7820EQ
1080p
low	187 FPS	187 FPS
medium	187 FPS	187 FPS
high	187 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	187 FPS
1440p
low	187 FPS	187 FPS
medium	187 FPS	187 FPS
high	187 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	187 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	187 FPS
medium	187 FPS	187 FPS
high	187 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	187 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon Gold PRO 3150G and Core i7-7820EQ

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 i7-7820EQ

The Core i7-7820EQ 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. Max frequency: 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 7,470 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-7820EQ's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-7820EQ — a 22.9% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G. The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-7820EQ uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G scores 7,468 against the Core i7-7820EQ's 7,470 — a 0% lead for the Core i7-7820EQ. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G vs 8 MB on the Core i7-7820EQ.

Feature	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Core i7-7820EQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+26%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	—
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1 MB+100%
Process	12 nm-14%	14 nm
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	7,468	7,470

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Advanced Features

The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Core i7-7820EQ requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Core i7-7820EQ
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Vega 3	—

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Value Analysis

The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core i7-7820EQ debuted at $378. On MSRP ($150 vs $378), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is $228 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G delivers 49.8 pts/$ vs 19.8 pts/$ for the Core i7-7820EQ — making the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G the 86.3% better value option.