CPU
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Athlon Silver 3050GE
Xeon E5-1603 v3
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 Xeon E5-1603 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Xeon E5-1603 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($65) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (2020−2021) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Xeon E5-1603 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+59%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($65) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
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 Xeon E5-1603 v3
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.
Xeon E5-1603 v3
The Xeon E5-1603 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 4,460 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Athlon Silver 3050GE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-1603 v3 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-1603 v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050GE versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1603 v3 — a 19.4% clock advantage for the Athlon Silver 3050GE (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Athlon Silver 3050GE uses the Dali (2020−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-1603 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Silver 3050GE scores 4,545 against the Xeon E5-1603 v3's 4,460 — a 1.9% lead for the Athlon Silver 3050GE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Silver 3050GE vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1603 v3.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Xeon E5-1603 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+21% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+21% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 10 MB (total)+150% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Dali (2020−2021) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 4,545+2% | 4,460 |
| 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 Xeon E5-1603 v3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Xeon E5-1603 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011-3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon Silver 3050GE) / not specified (Xeon E5-1603 v3). The Athlon Silver 3050GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon E5-1603 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon Silver 3050GE targets Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Xeon E5-1603 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Silver 3050GE launched at $75 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-1603 v3 debuted at $273. At current prices ($65 vs $40), the Xeon E5-1603 v3 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Silver 3050GE delivers 69.9 pts/$ vs 111.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-1603 v3 — making the Xeon E5-1603 v3 the 45.8% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050GE | Xeon E5-1603 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75-73% | $273 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65 | $40-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.9 | 111.5+60% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2014 |
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