Athlon Silver 3050e vs FX-4300
Athlon Silver 3050e
FX-4300
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 FX-4300 is on rank 696, so the FX-4300 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 FX-4300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050e | FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050e | FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+141%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 FX-4300
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.
FX-4300
The FX-4300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,995 points. Launch price was $122.
Processing Power
The Athlon Silver 3050e packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-4300 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-4300 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050e versus 4 GHz on the FX-4300 — a 35.3% clock advantage for the FX-4300 (base: 1.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Athlon Silver 3050e uses the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the FX-4300 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Silver 3050e scores 2,979 against the FX-4300's 2,995 — a 0.5% lead for the FX-4300.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050e | FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4 GHz+43% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+171% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4096 kB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Dali (Zen) (2020) | Vishera (2012−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,979 | 2,995 |
| 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 FX-4300 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050e | FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| 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 (FX-4300). The Athlon Silver 3050e includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the FX-4300 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050e | FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FX-4300 debuted at $122. At current prices ($60 vs $25), the FX-4300 is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Silver 3050e delivers 49.6 pts/$ vs 119.8 pts/$ for the FX-4300 — making the FX-4300 the 82.8% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050e | FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-18% | $122 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $25-58% |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.6 | 119.8+142% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2012 |
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