Athlon Silver 3050e vs Core i5-3470T
Athlon Silver 3050e
Core i5-3470T
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 Core i5-3470T is on rank 879, so the Athlon Silver 3050e 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 Core i5-3470T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050e | Core i5-3470T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050e | Core i5-3470T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+73%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
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 Core i5-3470T
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.
Core i5-3470T
The Core i5-3470T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,999 points. Launch price was $210.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon Silver 3050e and Core i5-3470T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050e versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-3470T — a 25% clock advantage for the Core i5-3470T (base: 1.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Athlon Silver 3050e uses the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-3470T uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Silver 3050e scores 2,979 against the Core i5-3470T's 2,999 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-3470T. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Athlon Silver 3050e vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3470T.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050e | Core i5-3470T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz+29% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.9 GHz+107% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Dali (Zen) (2020) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,979 | 2,999 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,175 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 758 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,494 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Silver 3050e uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3470T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050e | Core i5-3470T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Athlon Silver 3050e) / not specified (Core i5-3470T). The Athlon Silver 3050e includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Core i5-3470T requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050e | Core i5-3470T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Silver 3050e launched at $100 MSRP, while the Core i5-3470T debuted at $184. At current prices ($60 vs $35), the Core i5-3470T is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Silver 3050e delivers 49.6 pts/$ vs 85.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-3470T — making the Core i5-3470T the 53.3% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050e | Core i5-3470T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-46% | $184 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $35-42% |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.6 | 85.7+73% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2012 |
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