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Athlon Silver 3050e vs Athlon X4 760K

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

Athlon Silver 3050e

2 Cores4 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2020
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AMD

Athlon X4 760K

4 Cores4 Thrd100 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2013
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Athlon Silver 3050e vs Athlon X4 760K Performance Spectrum

Athlon Silver 3050e
2 / 4
2,979
0.0%
brand logoAthlon 64 X2 5600+
brand logoAthlon II X3 460
brand logoAthlon II X4 641
brand logoAthlon X4 740
brand logoRyzen AI 7 PRO 360
brand logoRyzen AI Max 390
brand logoRyzen 9 9955HX3D
brand logoRyzen Threadripper 3990X
Athlon X4 760K
4 / 4
2,982
+0.1%
brand logoAthlon 64 X2 5600+
brand logoAthlon II X3 460
brand logoAthlon II X4 641
brand logoAthlon X4 740
brand logoRyzen AI 7 PRO 360
brand logoRyzen AI Max 390
brand logoRyzen 9 9955HX3D
brand logoRyzen Threadripper 3990X

About PassMark

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.

Athlon Silver 3050e vs Athlon X4 760K FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
Athlon Silver 3050e
low74 FPS
medium74 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra74 FPS
1080P
Athlon X4 760K
low75 FPS
medium75 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra75 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
Athlon Silver 3050e
low65 FPS
medium58 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra40 FPS
1080P
Athlon X4 760K
low75 FPS
medium75 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra75 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
Athlon Silver 3050e
low74 FPS
medium74 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra74 FPS
1080P
Athlon X4 760K
low75 FPS
medium75 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra75 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
Athlon Silver 3050e
low74 FPS
medium74 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra74 FPS
1080P
Athlon X4 760K
low75 FPS
medium75 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra75 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
Athlon Silver 3050e
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra47 FPS
1080P
Athlon X4 760K
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
Athlon Silver 3050e
low74 FPS
medium74 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra74 FPS
1080P
Athlon X4 760K
low75 FPS
medium75 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra75 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
Athlon Silver 3050e
low74 FPS
medium74 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra74 FPS
1080P
Athlon X4 760K
low75 FPS
medium75 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra75 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
Athlon Silver 3050e
low74 FPS
medium74 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra70 FPS
1080P
Athlon X4 760K
low75 FPS
medium75 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra75 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
Athlon Silver 3050e
low26 FPS
medium20 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Athlon X4 760K
low75 FPS
medium75 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra75 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
Athlon Silver 3050e
low74 FPS
medium74 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra74 FPS
1080P
Athlon X4 760K
low75 FPS
medium75 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra75 FPS
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Athlon Silver 3050e vs Athlon X4 760K: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Athlon Silver 3050e

2020

Why buy it

  • ✅+6.4% higher Geekbench multi-core.
  • ✅Draws 1W instead of 100W, a 99W reduction.
  • ✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 3, while Athlon X4 760K needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Athlon X4 760K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Athlon X4 760K.

Athlon X4 760K

2013

Why buy it

  • ✅Better for gaming: +13.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ✅100% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
  • ✅Includes a boxed cooler (Stock), unlike Athlon Silver 3050e.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (1,404 vs 1,494).
  • ❌9900% higher power demand at 100W vs 1W.
  • ❌No integrated graphics, while Athlon Silver 3050e can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Athlon Silver 3050e better than Athlon X4 760K?
It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Athlon X4 760K is ahead with a 13.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Athlon Silver 3050e pulls ahead with 6.4% better Geekbench multi-core.
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Athlon Silver 3050e is the stronger fit. You are getting 6.4% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
Athlon Silver 3050e is still the much better call for a fresh build. Athlon Silver 3050e comes in in basically the same MSRP band at $100 MSRP versus $100 MSRP, and it still gives you 6.4% better Geekbench multi-core. Athlon X4 760K only looks stronger on raw value math because it is extremely cheap, but that usually means used-market pricing on an obsolete 2013 platform. Even with 0.1% better value on paper (29.8 vs 29.8 PassMark/$), it really only makes sense as a cheap stopgap or a niche existing-platform option for someone already on FM2.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Athlon Silver 3050e makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2013) and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 4 threads instead of 4/4. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Athlon Silver 3050e vs Athlon X4 760K Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

Athlon Silver 3050e

The Athlon Silver 3050e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,979 points. Launch price was $149.

AMD

Athlon X4 760K

The Athlon X4 760K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,982 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Athlon Silver 3050e packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon X4 760K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 760K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050e versus 4.1 GHz on the Athlon X4 760K — a 37.7% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 760K (base: 1.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Athlon Silver 3050e uses the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon X4 760K uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Silver 3050e scores 2,979 against the Athlon X4 760K's 2,982 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon X4 760K. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 758 vs 495, a 42% lead for the Athlon Silver 3050e that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,494 vs 1,404 (6.2% advantage for the Athlon Silver 3050e).

FeatureAthlon Silver 3050eAthlon X4 760K
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock
2.8 GHz
4.1 GHz+46%
Base Clock
1.4 GHz
3.8 GHz+171%
L3 Cache
4 MB
—
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%
Process
14 nm-56%
32 nm
Architecture
Dali (Zen) (2020)
Richland (2013−2014)
PassMark
2,979
2,982
Cinebench R23 Multi
1,175
—
Geekbench 6 Single
758+53%
495
Geekbench 6 Multi
1,494+6%
1,404
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Memory & Platform

The Athlon Silver 3050e uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X4 760K uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2400 on the Athlon Silver 3050e versus DDR3-1866 on the Athlon X4 760K — the Athlon Silver 3050e supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon Silver 3050e) vs 16 (Athlon X4 760K) — the Athlon X4 760K offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Dalí (Athlon Silver 3050e) and A55,A75,A85X,A88X (Athlon X4 760K).

FeatureAthlon Silver 3050eAthlon X4 760K
Socket
FP5
FM2
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
2400+29%
DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
No
No
PCIe Lanes
8
16+100%
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Advanced Features

Only the Athlon X4 760K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: true (Athlon Silver 3050e) vs AMD-V (Athlon X4 760K). The Athlon Silver 3050e includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Athlon X4 760K requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon X4 760K targets Budget.

FeatureAthlon Silver 3050eAthlon X4 760K
Integrated GPU
Yes
No
IGPU Model
Radeon Vega 3
—
Unlocked
No
Yes
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
true
AMD-V
Target Use
—
Budget
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Athlon Silver 3050e was priced at $100, while the Athlon X4 760K came in at $100. On launch pricing ($100 vs $100), Athlon X4 760K was $0 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Silver 3050e delivers 29.8 pts/$ vs 29.8 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 760K — making the Athlon X4 760K the 0.1% better value option.

FeatureAthlon Silver 3050eAthlon X4 760K
MSRP
$100
$100
Performance per Dollar
29.8
29.8
Release Date
2020
2013
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