CPU
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Athlon Silver 3050e
Pentium G4560T
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 Pentium G4560T is on rank 444, so the Pentium G4560T 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 Pentium G4560T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050e | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050e | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+202%) |
| 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 Pentium G4560T
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.
Pentium G4560T
The Pentium G4560T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,994 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon Silver 3050e and Pentium G4560T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050e versus 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G4560T — a 3.5% clock advantage for the Pentium G4560T (base: 1.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Athlon Silver 3050e uses the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium G4560T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Silver 3050e scores 2,979 against the Pentium G4560T's 2,994 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G4560T. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Athlon Silver 3050e vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G4560T.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050e | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.9 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.9 GHz+107% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Dali (Zen) (2020) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,979 | 2,994 |
| 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 Pentium G4560T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050e | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1151 |
| 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 (Pentium G4560T). The Athlon Silver 3050e includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Pentium G4560T requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050e | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium G4560T debuted at $64. At current prices ($60 vs $20), the Pentium G4560T is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Silver 3050e delivers 49.6 pts/$ vs 149.7 pts/$ for the Pentium G4560T — making the Pentium G4560T the 100.4% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050e | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $64-36% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $20-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.6 | 149.7+202% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2017 |
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