Athlon Gold PRO 3150G vs Ryzen 7 3780U

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

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Vega 3, while Ryzen 7 3780U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,468 vs 7,483).
❌Launch MSRP is still $150 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 3780U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Ryzen 7 3780U

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Athlon Gold PRO 3150G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

2020

Ryzen 7 3780U

2019

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Vega 3, while Ryzen 7 3780U needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,468 vs 7,483).
❌Launch MSRP is still $150 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 3780U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Athlon Gold PRO 3150G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3780U better than Athlon Gold PRO 3150G?

Yes. Ryzen 7 3780U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 3780U is the better fit because it leads the single-thread side of the matchup with 2.6% higher max boost clock.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 3780U is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 3780U is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Ryzen 7 3780U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and it gives you 0.2% higher PassMark. Athlon Gold PRO 3150G only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the smarter recommendation now. At roughly 7,468 PassMark with 4 cores and 4 threads, it only makes sense as a bare-minimum stopgap or a very constrained existing-platform upgrade.

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 2019). 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

Ryzen 7 3780U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Ryzen 7 3780U
1080p
low	165 FPS	160 FPS
medium	141 FPS	139 FPS
high	110 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	138 FPS
medium	119 FPS	117 FPS
high	92 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	65 FPS
medium	58 FPS	59 FPS
high	46 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Ryzen 7 3780U
1080p
low	187 FPS	187 FPS
medium	173 FPS	167 FPS
high	158 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	173 FPS	167 FPS
medium	147 FPS	143 FPS
high	133 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	129 FPS	124 FPS
medium	112 FPS	109 FPS
high	89 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Ryzen 7 3780U
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	187 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Ryzen 7 3780U
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 Ryzen 7 3780U

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 7 3780U

The Ryzen 7 3780U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,483 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Ryzen 7 3780U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3780U — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3780U (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3780U uses Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G scores 7,468 against the Ryzen 7 3780U's 7,483 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 3780U. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Athlon Gold PRO 3150G	Ryzen 7 3780U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4 GHz+3%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+52%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	12 nm	12 nm
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)
PassMark	7,468	7,483

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 3780U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.