Athlon Silver 3050GE vs Athlon 240GE
Athlon Silver 3050GE
Athlon 240GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver 3050GE
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 240GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Athlon 240GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($65) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (2020−2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Athlon 240GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+69%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($65) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) |
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 3050GE and Athlon 240GE
Athlon Silver 3050GE
The Athlon Silver 3050GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 4,545 points. Launch price was $149.
Athlon 240GE
The Athlon 240GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,561 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon Silver 3050GE and Athlon 240GE share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050GE versus 3.5 GHz on the Athlon 240GE — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Athlon 240GE (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Athlon Silver 3050GE uses the Dali (2020−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon 240GE uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Silver 3050GE scores 4,545 against the Athlon 240GE's 4,561 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon 240GE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 750 vs 930, a 21.4% lead for the Athlon 240GE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,800 vs 2,200 (20% advantage for the Athlon 240GE). Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Athlon 240GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Dali (2020−2021) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,545 | 4,561 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 750 | 930+24% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,800 | 2,200+22% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Athlon 240GE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon Silver 3050GE) vs 8 (Athlon 240GE) — the Athlon 240GE offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B450,A520 (Athlon Silver 3050GE) and A320,B450 (Athlon 240GE).
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Athlon 240GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Silver 3050GE) and Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon 240GE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon Silver 3050GE targets Desktop, Athlon 240GE targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon 240GE rivals Pentium Gold G5400.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Athlon 240GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | Budget Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Silver 3050GE launched at $75 MSRP, while the Athlon 240GE debuted at $75. At current prices ($65 vs $110), the Athlon Silver 3050GE is $45 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Silver 3050GE delivers 69.9 pts/$ vs 41.5 pts/$ for the Athlon 240GE — making the Athlon Silver 3050GE the 51.1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Athlon 240GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75 | $75 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-41% | $110 |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.9+68% | 41.5 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2018 |
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