Athlon Silver 3050e vs Athlon X4 760K
Athlon Silver 3050e
Athlon X4 760K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon Silver 3050e is positioned at rank 699 and the Athlon X4 760K is on rank 599, so the Athlon X4 760K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver 3050e
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 760K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050e | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050e | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+200%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 Silver 3050e and Athlon X4 760K
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.
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.
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).
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050e | Athlon 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 |
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 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 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).
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050e | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400+79900% | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 | 32 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
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.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050e | Athlon 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 |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Silver 3050e launched at $100 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 760K debuted at $100. At current prices ($60 vs $20), the Athlon X4 760K is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Silver 3050e delivers 49.6 pts/$ vs 149.1 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 760K — making the Athlon X4 760K the 100.1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050e | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $20-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.6 | 149.1+201% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2013 |
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