Athlon Silver 3050GE vs Atom C3758
Athlon Silver 3050GE
Atom C3758
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver 3050GE
Performance Per Dollar Atom C3758
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Atom C3758 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($65) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (2020−2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Atom C3758 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($65) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Atom C3758
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.
Atom C3758
The Atom C3758 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1310. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4: 2400. Passmark benchmark score: 4,614 points. Launch price was $193.
Processing Power
The Athlon Silver 3050GE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom C3758 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Atom C3758 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050GE versus 2.2 GHz on the Atom C3758 — a 42.9% clock advantage for the Athlon Silver 3050GE (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Athlon Silver 3050GE uses the Dali (2020−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom C3758 uses Goldmont (2016−2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Silver 3050GE scores 4,545 against the Atom C3758's 4,614 — a 1.5% lead for the Atom C3758. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 750 vs 400, a 60.9% lead for the Athlon Silver 3050GE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,800 vs 2,400 (28.6% advantage for the Atom C3758). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Silver 3050GE vs 16 MB on the Atom C3758.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Atom C3758 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 8 / 8+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+55% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+55% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 16 MB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 16 MB+3100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Dali (2020−2021) | Goldmont (2016−2017) |
| PassMark | 4,545 | 4,614+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 750+88% | 400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,800 | 2,400+33% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Silver 3050GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom C3758 uses FCBGA1310 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Atom C3758 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon Silver 3050GE) vs 16 (Atom C3758) — the Atom C3758 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B450,A520 (Athlon Silver 3050GE) and SoC (Atom C3758).
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Atom C3758 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1310 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 256 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon Silver 3050GE has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon Silver 3050GE) vs VT-x, VT-d (Atom C3758). The Athlon Silver 3050GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Atom C3758 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon Silver 3050GE targets Desktop, Atom C3758 targets Server/Embedded.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Atom C3758 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Desktop | Server/Embedded |
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