Athlon Silver 3050GE vs Ryzen 5 3600
Athlon Silver 3050GE
Ryzen 5 3600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver 3050GE
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($65) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (2020−2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+216%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($65) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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 Ryzen 5 3600
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.
Ryzen 5 3600
The Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,685 points. Launch price was $199.
Processing Power
The Athlon Silver 3050GE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 3600 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050GE versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600 — a 21.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3600 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Athlon Silver 3050GE uses the Dali (2020−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Silver 3050GE scores 4,545 against the Ryzen 5 3600's 17,685 — a 118.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 3600. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 1,800 vs 9,500 (136.3% advantage for the Ryzen 5 3600). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 750 vs 1,295, a 53.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 3600 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,800 vs 1,898 (5.3% advantage for the Ryzen 5 3600). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Silver 3050GE vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 6 / 12+200% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+700% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Dali (2020−2021) | Matisse (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,545 | 17,685+289% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,800 | 9,500+428% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 750 | 1,295+73% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,800 | 1,898+5% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Ryzen 5 3600 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon Silver 3050GE) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 3600) — the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B450,A520 (Athlon Silver 3050GE) and AMD B550,AMD X570,AMD B450,AMD X470 (Ryzen 5 3600).
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 24 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon Silver 3050GE) vs Yes (Ryzen 5 3600). The Athlon Silver 3050GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Ryzen 5 3600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon Silver 3050GE targets Desktop, Ryzen 5 3600 targets Gaming/Budget Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 3600 rivals Core i5-10400.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Yes |
| Target Use | Desktop | Gaming/Budget Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Silver 3050GE launched at $75 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 3600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($65 vs $80), the Athlon Silver 3050GE is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Silver 3050GE delivers 69.9 pts/$ vs 221.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 3600 — making the Ryzen 5 3600 the 103.9% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75-62% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-19% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.9 | 221.1+216% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2019 |
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