Athlon 240GE vs Athlon Silver 3050GE
Athlon 240GE
Athlon Silver 3050GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon 240GE
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver 3050GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 240GE | Athlon Silver 3050GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) | ✅ More affordable ($65) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dali (2020−2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 240GE | Athlon Silver 3050GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+69%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) | ✅ More affordable ($65) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 240GE and Athlon Silver 3050GE
Athlon 240GE
The Athlon 240GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,561 points. Launch price was $75.
Athlon Silver 3050GE
The Athlon Silver 3050GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 4,545 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 240GE and Athlon Silver 3050GE share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Athlon 240GE versus 3.4 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050GE — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Athlon 240GE (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Athlon 240GE uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon Silver 3050GE uses Dali (2020−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 240GE scores 4,561 against the Athlon Silver 3050GE's 4,545 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon 240GE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 930 vs 750, a 21.4% lead for the Athlon 240GE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,200 vs 1,800 (20% advantage for the Athlon 240GE). Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 240GE | Athlon Silver 3050GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Dali (2020−2021) |
| PassMark | 4,561 | 4,545 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 930+24% | 750 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,200+22% | 1,800 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Athlon 240GE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon 240GE) vs 0 (Athlon Silver 3050GE) — the Athlon 240GE offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B450 (Athlon 240GE) and A320,B450,A520 (Athlon Silver 3050GE).
| Feature | Athlon 240GE | Athlon Silver 3050GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon 240GE) and Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Silver 3050GE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 240GE targets Budget Desktop, Athlon Silver 3050GE targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon 240GE rivals Pentium Gold G5400.
| Feature | Athlon 240GE | Athlon Silver 3050GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 240GE launched at $75 MSRP, while the Athlon Silver 3050GE debuted at $75. At current prices ($110 vs $65), the Athlon Silver 3050GE is $45 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 240GE delivers 41.5 pts/$ vs 69.9 pts/$ for the Athlon Silver 3050GE — making the Athlon Silver 3050GE the 51.1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 240GE | Athlon Silver 3050GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75 | $75 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110 | $65-41% |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.5 | 69.9+68% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2020 |
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