Athlon Silver 3050GE vs Core i3-9100TE
Athlon Silver 3050GE
Core i3-9100TE
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver 3050GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Core i3-9100TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($65) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (2020−2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Core i3-9100TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($65) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
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 Core i3-9100TE
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.
Core i3-9100TE
The Core i3-9100TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 4,589 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon Silver 3050GE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-9100TE offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i3-9100TE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050GE versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-9100TE — a 6.1% 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 Core i3-9100TE uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Silver 3050GE scores 4,545 against the Core i3-9100TE's 4,589 — a 1% lead for the Core i3-9100TE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Silver 3050GE vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100TE.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Core i3-9100TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+55% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Dali (2020−2021) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 4,545 | 4,589 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 750 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,800 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Silver 3050GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-9100TE uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Core i3-9100TE 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 16 (Core i3-9100TE) — the Core i3-9100TE offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Core i3-9100TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| 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 (Core i3-9100TE). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Silver 3050GE) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-9100TE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon Silver 3050GE targets Desktop, Core i3-9100TE targets Embedded.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Core i3-9100TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Desktop | Embedded |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Silver 3050GE launched at $75 MSRP, while the Core i3-9100TE debuted at $122. At current prices ($65 vs $60), the Core i3-9100TE is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Silver 3050GE delivers 69.9 pts/$ vs 76.5 pts/$ for the Core i3-9100TE — making the Core i3-9100TE the 9% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Core i3-9100TE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75-39% | $122 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65 | $60-8% |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.9 | 76.5+9% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2019 |
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