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 $149 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Vega 3, while Ryzen 5 5600X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5600X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (7,468 vs 21,845).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 49.8 vs 73.1 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Ryzen 5 5600X

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +120.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+700% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Delivers 46.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 73.1 vs 49.8 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅200% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

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99.3% HIGHER MSRP
$299 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 5600X

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Vega 3, while Ryzen 5 5600X needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +120.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+700% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Delivers 46.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 73.1 vs 49.8 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅200% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5600X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (7,468 vs 21,845).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 49.8 vs 73.1 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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99.3% HIGHER MSRP
$299 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 5600X better than Athlon Gold PRO 3150G?

Yes. Ryzen 5 5600X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 120.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 192.5% 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, Ryzen 5 5600X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 120.3% 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 5600X is the better fit. You are getting 192.5% 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 5600X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 5600X is 99.3% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and it gives you a 120.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 46.7% better value on MSRP (73.1 vs 49.8 PassMark/$), 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 5600X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 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 5600X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	165 FPS	203 FPS
medium	141 FPS	174 FPS
high	110 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	169 FPS
medium	119 FPS	141 FPS
high	92 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	85 FPS
medium	58 FPS	76 FPS
high	46 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	187 FPS	464 FPS
medium	173 FPS	387 FPS
high	158 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	291 FPS
1440p
low	173 FPS	397 FPS
medium	147 FPS	334 FPS
high	133 FPS	290 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	253 FPS
4K
low	129 FPS	263 FPS
medium	112 FPS	226 FPS
high	89 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	171 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	187 FPS	546 FPS
medium	187 FPS	473 FPS
high	187 FPS	432 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	358 FPS
1440p
low	187 FPS	508 FPS
medium	187 FPS	413 FPS
high	187 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	312 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	348 FPS
medium	183 FPS	292 FPS
high	160 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	199 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	187 FPS	546 FPS
medium	187 FPS	546 FPS
high	187 FPS	546 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	546 FPS
1440p
low	187 FPS	546 FPS
medium	187 FPS	546 FPS
high	187 FPS	546 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	524 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	529 FPS
medium	187 FPS	484 FPS
high	187 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	379 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 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 5600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — a 16.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G scores 7,468 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 98.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X.

Feature	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4.6 GHz+18%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.7 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	32 MB+700%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	12 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-42%
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	7,468	21,845+193%

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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 5600X 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 5600X) — the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150G) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 5600X).

Feature	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Ryzen 5 5600X
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 5600X). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Ryzen 5 5600X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.

Feature	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Ryzen 5 5600X
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 5600X debuted at $299. On MSRP ($150 vs $299), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is $149 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G delivers 49.8 pts/$ vs 73.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600X — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 37.9% better value option.