AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE socket: AM4
The AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE uses the AM4 socket. It is a 4-core Picasso PRO part at 35 W that fits business 300, 400 and 500 series boards after a BIOS update.
- Socket
- AM4
- Launched
- July 2020
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 35 W
- Codename
- Picasso
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Athlon Gold
- Clocks
- 3.3 / 3.8 GHz
AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Zen+ (Picasso) |
| Clocks | 3.3 GHz base, up to 3.8 GHz boost |
| Cache | 4 MB L3 |
| Default TDP | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 12 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2933, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega graphics |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | AM4 (PGA1331) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE needs a motherboard with a AM4 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the AM4 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
AM4 at a glance
| Type | PGA, 1,331 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 40 × 40 mm |
| Introduced | 2016 |
| Memory | DDR4 only |
| Cooler mounting holes | 54 × 90 mm |
What the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE is
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE is a four core, four thread desktop processor in the Athlon PRO 3000 series built on Zen+ with the Picasso codename. It runs at 3.3 GHz base with boost up to 3.8 GHz across 4 threads without simultaneous multithreading. Cache is 4 MB of L3, and the 12 nm process trims power for business small forms. AMD rates it at 35 W default TDP, and the multiplier is locked.
AMD built this chip for business desktops that need PRO manageability with four real cores. Four Zen+ cores cover office fleets, calls and browsing with security features for IT use. The 35 W envelope suits small form factor business boxes with simple cooling, where 65 W PRO twins need larger heatsinks.
The processor reached OEM channels in July 2020 as the efficient PRO alternative to the 65 W PRO 3150G. Four cores with Vega graphics and DDR4-2933 support place it in the managed quad class, where stable firmware matters more than thread doubling. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers AM4 mounting for the small cooler that a 35 W chip needs.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE fits the AM4 socket, a pin grid array design with 1331 pins on the processor itself. Business boards on B450, B550 and PRO chipsets accept it with a BIOS that includes Picasso PRO support. OEM systems that shipped with PRO 300GE series parts often gain PRO 3150GE support through the same BIOS line.
The board choice matters little for power, since four cores at 35 W draw less than many dual core unlocked parts. A business 400 series board with basic VRMs runs the chip without strain, while PRO 500 boards add modern manageability layouts for fleet builds. Before deploying in an existing fleet, find the exact model on the maker CPU support page and read which BIOS version adds the PRO GE part.
The PRO suffix marks manageability features for business use against consumer Gold parts. Boards that run a 65 W PRO Gold part also run the PRO 3150GE, but the reverse needs no power concern. The socket supports the chip wherever Picasso PRO IDs are present in firmware.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
The memory controller supports DDR4-2933 across two channels on Picasso PRO, with faster kits possible where the board allows. Business builders often pair four cores with dual modules for graphics bandwidth on office displays. There is no DDR5 path on AM4.
The processor exposes PCIe 3.0 lanes for graphics, storage and networking, but the board decides the split. Business AM4 boards wire integrated Vega as the main display, plus SATA and NVMe for office storage. Cooler mounting uses the AM4 pattern of holes spaced 54 × 90 mm. Tray PRO parts ship without a boxed cooler, so a small AM4 unit covers stock operation at 35 W.
Four cores without thread doubling suit steady fleet loads. Work spreads over real cores rather than logical threads, which keeps latency even under office multitasking. Integrated Vega covers dual displays without a separate card, which keeps business builds compact and quiet.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the PRO 3150GE is itself a core count upgrade for business fleets on dual core Athlon PRO chips, since it keeps the board and the DDR4 memory while doubling real cores. From the PRO 3150GE upward, the next steps without leaving AM4 are the AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G for higher clocks at 65 W, with Ryzen PRO parts as the later step to more threads. Each of those moves reuses the same board and cooler mounting.
Moving past AM4 entirely means a new board and DDR5 memory on AM5. For a buyer choosing PRO Athlon in 2020, the PRO 3150GE suited 35 W managed boxes, while the PRO G twin asked 65 W for higher clocks. The two share the socket, the memory type and Vega graphics, so either drops into the same boards with the right BIOS.
Used buyers meet simple rules. A PRO 3150GE from a retired office build needs a board whose support list names Picasso PRO, fresh thermal paste and any AM4 cooler. The locked multiplier leaves no tuning headroom, but the main gain over dual core PRO is four real cores for multitasking with manageability.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE use?
It uses AM4, a pin grid array socket with 1331 pins on the processor. It needs a BIOS with Picasso PRO support on business 300, 400 and 500 series boards.
What memory does the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE support?
DDR4-2933 in two channels. Business builds often use dual modules for graphics bandwidth on office displays. There is no DDR5 option on AM4.
Does the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE come with a cooler?
No. Tray PRO parts ship without a boxed cooler. Any small AM4 cooler covers stock operation at 35 W, and mounting uses the AM4 54 × 90 mm pattern.
How does the PRO 3150GE differ from the Athlon Gold 3150GE?
The PRO 3150GE is a 4-core 35 W PRO part with manageability, while the AMD Athlon Gold 3150GE is a 4-core 35 W consumer part with the same clocks. Both share AM4, Picasso and Vega graphics.
Sources and verification
- List of AMD Athlon processors - Picasso 12nm PRO 3150GE (Wikipedia)
- Athlon - Zen-based Athlon on AM4 entry (Wikipedia)
- Socket AM4 - 1331 pins and DDR4 (Wikipedia)
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