Athlon Silver 3050GE vs Core i5-3450
Athlon Silver 3050GE
Core i5-3450
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver 3050GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Core i5-3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($65) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($95) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (2020−2021) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Core i5-3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+47%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($65) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($95) |
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 i5-3450
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 i5-3450
The Core i5-3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,517 points. Launch price was $186.
Processing Power
The Athlon Silver 3050GE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-3450 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-3450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050GE versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-3450 — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-3450 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Athlon Silver 3050GE uses the Dali (2020−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-3450 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Silver 3050GE scores 4,545 against the Core i5-3450's 4,517 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon Silver 3050GE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Silver 3050GE vs 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-3450.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Core i5-3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+10% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6144 kB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Dali (2020−2021) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 4,545 | 4,517 |
| 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 i5-3450 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Athlon Silver 3050GE versus 1600 on the Core i5-3450 — the Core i5-3450 supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon Silver 3050GE) vs 16 (Core i5-3450) — the Core i5-3450 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Core i5-3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | 1600+39900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+104857500% | 32 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon Silver 3050GE) vs true (Core i5-3450). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Silver 3050GE) and Intel HD Graphics 2500 (Core i5-3450) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon Silver 3050GE targets Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Core i5-3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Silver 3050GE launched at $75 MSRP, while the Core i5-3450 debuted at $184. At current prices ($65 vs $95), the Athlon Silver 3050GE is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Silver 3050GE delivers 69.9 pts/$ vs 47.5 pts/$ for the Core i5-3450 — making the Athlon Silver 3050GE the 38.1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Core i5-3450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75-59% | $184 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-32% | $95 |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.9+47% | 47.5 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2012 |
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