CPU
GPU
Athlon Silver 3050e
Xeon X3460
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 Xeon X3460 is on rank 886, 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 Xeon X3460
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050e | Xeon X3460 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050e | Xeon X3460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+138%) |
| 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 Xeon X3460
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.
Xeon X3460
The Xeon X3460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 2,955 points. Launch price was $316.
Processing Power
The Athlon Silver 3050e packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon X3460 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon X3460 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050e versus 3.46 GHz on the Xeon X3460 — a 21.1% clock advantage for the Xeon X3460 (base: 1.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Athlon Silver 3050e uses the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon X3460 uses Lynnfield (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Silver 3050e scores 2,979 against the Xeon X3460's 2,955 — a 0.8% lead for the Athlon Silver 3050e. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Athlon Silver 3050e vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X3460.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050e | Xeon X3460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.46 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Dali (Zen) (2020) | Lynnfield (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 2,979 | 2,955 |
| 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 Xeon X3460 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050e | Xeon X3460 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1156 |
| 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 (Xeon X3460). The Athlon Silver 3050e includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon X3460 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050e | Xeon X3460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon X3460 debuted at $316. At current prices ($60 vs $25), the Xeon X3460 is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Silver 3050e delivers 49.6 pts/$ vs 118.2 pts/$ for the Xeon X3460 — making the Xeon X3460 the 81.7% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050e | Xeon X3460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-68% | $316 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $25-58% |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.6 | 118.2+138% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2009 |
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