AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE vs Intel Xeon E-2224 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records a clean sweep for the Intel Xeon E-2224 across all six Cinebench comparisons. The largest single-core margin appears in Cinebench R20, where the Xeon scores 361 against the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE's 352, a delta of 2.6%. The smallest single-core gap is 2.4% in both Cinebench R15 and R23, with scores of 86 versus 84 and 860 versus 840 respectively.

Multi-core results follow a consistent pattern. The Xeon leads by 2.3% in Cinebench R15 (614 versus 600), Cinebench R20 (2559 versus 2501), and Cinebench R23 (6093 versus 5955). These margins are remarkably uniform, suggesting the performance delta stems from a systematic advantage in clock delivery rather than a workload-specific quirk. The Athlon's boost clock of 3.80 GHz trails the Xeon's 4.60 GHz boost, and the benchmark results mirror that gap across every test.

Looking at the broader database context, both processors sit at the 41st percentile among all CPUs. The Xeon E-2224's average benchmark score of 1762 places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i5-5675C and within 0.3% of the Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3. The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE averages 1722, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-4860HQ and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-4910MQ. The difference between the two processors in average score, 40 points, is smaller than the gap between either processor and its nearest rivals, indicating that the Xeon's win is real but modest in the broader landscape.

The closest rival comparison for the Athlon is the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514, which scores 1730 and sits 0.5% above it. For the Xeon, the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE scores 1766, 0.2% above the Xeon's average. This means the Xeon's nearest competitor is an AMD part, while the Athlon's nearest competitor is also an AMD part, though from the embedded line. The data shows both CPUs occupying a similar performance tier, with the Xeon holding a narrow edge in every recorded workload.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2224 wins with a score of 6093, which is 2.3% ahead of the AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE's 5955.

Q: Are there any tests where the AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE outperforms the Intel Xeon E-2224?

A: No. The recorded head-to-head data shows the Xeon winning all six comparisons: Cinebench R15 and R20 in both single-core and multi-core, plus Cinebench R23 in both modes.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-core performance?

A: The Xeon leads in every single-core test. It scores 86 versus 84 in Cinebench R15 (2.4% ahead), 361 versus 352 in Cinebench R20 (2.6% ahead), and 860 versus 840 in Cinebench R23 (2.4% ahead).

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2224 has an average benchmark score of 1762, while the AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE averages 1722. Both sit at the 41st percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2224 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, compared to the AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE's 3.80 GHz. The Xeon's base clock is also higher at 3.40 GHz versus 3.30 GHz.

Q: Does the AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE support ECC memory?

A: No. The database lists ECC memory support as true for the Intel Xeon E-2224 and false for the AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The Intel Xeon E-2224 uses the Coffee Lake architecture, specifically the Coffee Lake-S WS variant, built on a 14 nm process at Intel's foundry. The AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses the Zen+ architecture with the Picasso codename, manufactured on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The AMD part carries 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die, while the Intel die measures 126 mm² with no transistor count recorded.

Cache organization differs substantially. The Xeon provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of shared L3. The Athlon provides 96 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3. This means the AMD part has larger per-core caches at the L1 and L2 levels, while the Intel part has twice the L3 capacity. The benchmark results suggest the Xeon's larger L3 pool does not translate into a large performance advantage, as the deltas remain in the low single digits.

Memory bandwidth favors the AMD part. The Athlon records 46.9 GB/s versus the Xeon's 42.7 GB/s, both over dual-channel DDR4. However, the Xeon supports ECC memory while the Athlon does not, aligning with the Xeon's server/workstation market segment. The Xeon also uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Athlon lists PCIe Gen 4 without a lane count.

The AMD processor includes Radeon Vega 3 integrated graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics P630. Both have integrated solutions, but the database does not provide comparative graphics benchmarks. The Xeon targets the server/workstation segment and is marked end-of-life, while the Athlon targets desktop use and remains active in production.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The Xeon E-2224 uses Intel Socket 1151, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses AMD Socket AM4. The Xeon's base clock is 3.40 GHz and boost clock 4.60 GHz. The Athlon's base clock is 3.30 GHz and boost clock 3.80 GHz. Thermal design power differs sharply: the Xeon draws 71 W, the Athlon only 35 W.

Cache specifications diverge as detailed above: 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core for the Xeon versus 96 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core for the Athlon, with 8 MB shared L3 versus 4 MB shared L3. Memory bandwidth favors the Athlon at 46.9 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s, though the Xeon adds ECC support. PCIe generation favors the Athlon with Gen 4 over the Xeon's Gen 3, though the Xeon specifies 16 CPU lanes.

The Xeon has a launch MSRP of $193, while the Athlon has no recorded launch MSRP. The Athlon's multiplier is unlocked, the Xeon's is not. Release dates differ by about 14 months: the Xeon launched in May 2019, the Athlon in July 2020. The Xeon's part number is SRFAV, the Athlon's is YD3150C5M4MFH. The Xeon is end-of-life, the Athlon is active.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Xeon E-2224 outperforms the AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE in every recorded benchmark, but the margins are narrow. Across six Cinebench tests, the Xeon leads by between 2.3% and 2.6%. This consistency suggests a reliable, if modest, performance advantage regardless of workload type.

For users prioritizing raw compute throughput in Cinebench workloads, the Xeon E-2224 is the stronger choice. It also brings ECC memory support and a server/workstation market segment designation, which may matter for professional or reliability-focused builds. The higher 71 W TDP reflects the Xeon's higher clock speeds, which drive its benchmark advantage.

For users prioritizing power efficiency, the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE draws 35 W, less than half the Xeon's 71 W, while delivering within roughly 2.5% of the Xeon's performance. The Athlon also offers PCIe Gen 4 support, an unlocked multiplier, and a newer release date. Its larger per-core L1 and L2 caches and higher memory bandwidth do not overcome the Xeon's clock advantage in the recorded tests, but they represent architectural choices that could favor different workloads not covered here.

Both processors sit at the 41st percentile among all CPUs, and their average scores place them among similar-performance rivals like the Intel Core i5-5675C and AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE for the Xeon, and the Intel Core i7-4860HQ and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U for the Athlon. Neither part stands out as exceptional in the broader market; both occupy a mid-range performance tier.

The Xeon's end-of-life status may be a consideration for new system designs, while the Athlon remains active. The Xeon's $193 launch MSRP provides a reference point, though the database does not record a comparable figure for the Athlon. The Xeon's six wins in head-to-head tests are unambiguous, but the practical difference between a 6093 and a 5955 Cinebench R23 score is small enough that other factors, such as platform features, power limits, and ecosystem preferences, may reasonably drive the final decision. The data alone favors the Xeon for pure performance, and the Athlon for efficiency and platform modernity.