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 $49 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Vega 3, while Ryzen 5 5600 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5600 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (7,468 vs 21,550).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 49.8 vs 108.3 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 5600.

Ryzen 5 5600

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +129.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+700% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Delivers 117.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 108.3 vs 49.8 PassMark/$ ($199 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅200% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Wraith Stealth), unlike Athlon Gold PRO 3150G.

Trade-offs

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32.7% HIGHER MSRP
$199 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

Ryzen 5 5600

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $49 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Vega 3, while Ryzen 5 5600 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +129.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+700% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Delivers 117.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 108.3 vs 49.8 PassMark/$ ($199 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅200% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Wraith Stealth), unlike Athlon Gold PRO 3150G.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5600 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (7,468 vs 21,550).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 49.8 vs 108.3 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 5600.

Trade-offs

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32.7% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌No integrated graphics, while Athlon Gold PRO 3150G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 5600 better than Athlon Gold PRO 3150G?

Yes. Ryzen 5 5600 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 129.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 188.6% 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, Ryzen 5 5600 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 129.4% 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, Ryzen 5 5600 is the better fit. You are getting 188.6% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 700% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 4 MB).

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

Ryzen 5 5600 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 5600 is 32.7% more expensive on MSRP at $199 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and it gives you a 129.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 117.5% better value on MSRP (108.3 vs 49.8 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen 5 5600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020), 700% larger total L3 cache (32 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

Ryzen 5 5600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Ryzen 5 5600
1080p
low	165 FPS	161 FPS
medium	141 FPS	130 FPS
high	110 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	141 FPS
medium	119 FPS	113 FPS
high	92 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	79 FPS
medium	58 FPS	69 FPS
high	46 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Ryzen 5 5600
1080p
low	187 FPS	508 FPS
medium	173 FPS	419 FPS
high	158 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	310 FPS
1440p
low	173 FPS	447 FPS
medium	147 FPS	375 FPS
high	133 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	277 FPS
4K
low	129 FPS	313 FPS
medium	112 FPS	268 FPS
high	89 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	209 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Ryzen 5 5600
1080p
low	187 FPS	539 FPS
medium	187 FPS	526 FPS
high	187 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	414 FPS
1440p
low	187 FPS	539 FPS
medium	187 FPS	434 FPS
high	187 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	339 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	371 FPS
medium	183 FPS	298 FPS
high	160 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	197 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Ryzen 5 5600
1080p
low	187 FPS	539 FPS
medium	187 FPS	539 FPS
high	187 FPS	539 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	539 FPS
1440p
low	187 FPS	539 FPS
medium	187 FPS	539 FPS
high	187 FPS	539 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	493 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	501 FPS
medium	187 FPS	448 FPS
high	187 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	349 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon Gold PRO 3150G and Ryzen 5 5600

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.

Ryzen 5 5600

The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 12% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G scores 7,468 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 97.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Ryzen 5 5600
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4.4 GHz+13%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+700%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	12 nm	7 nm-42%
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	7,468	21,550+189%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	11,077
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,052
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	8,600

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Ryzen 5 5600 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 24 (Ryzen 5 5600) — the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) and B550,X570,B450,X470,A520 (Ryzen 5 5600).

Feature	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Ryzen 5 5600
Socket	AM4	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	8	24+200%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Ryzen 5 5600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop.

Feature	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Ryzen 5 5600
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Vega 3	—
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G launched at $150 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600 debuted at $199. On MSRP ($150 vs $199), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is $49 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G delivers 49.8 pts/$ vs 108.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600 — making the Ryzen 5 5600 the 74% better value option.