Athlon Silver 3050U vs A10-5800K
Athlon Silver 3050U
A10-5800K
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon Silver 3050U is positioned at rank 456 and the A10-5800K is on rank 430, so the A10-5800K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver 3050U
Performance Per Dollar A10-5800K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050U | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050U | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 3050U and A10-5800K
Athlon Silver 3050U
The Athlon Silver 3050U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,950 points. Launch price was $149.
A10-5800K
The A10-5800K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,963 points. Launch price was $122.
Processing Power
The Athlon Silver 3050U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-5800K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-5800K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050U versus 4.2 GHz on the A10-5800K — a 27% clock advantage for the A10-5800K (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Athlon Silver 3050U uses the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the A10-5800K uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Silver 3050U scores 2,950 against the A10-5800K's 2,963 — a 0.4% lead for the A10-5800K. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 873 vs 461, a 61.8% lead for the Athlon Silver 3050U that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Silver 3050U vs 0 kB on the A10-5800K.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050U | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+73% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Dali (Zen) (2020) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,950 | 2,963 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 900 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 873+89% | 461 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,524 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Silver 3050U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-5800K uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Athlon Silver 3050U versus DDR3-1866 on the A10-5800K — the Athlon Silver 3050U supports 28.6% 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: 8 (Athlon Silver 3050U) vs 16 (A10-5800K) — the A10-5800K offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Mobile (Athlon Silver 3050U) and A55,A58,A75,A78,A85X,A88X (A10-5800K).
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050U | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Only the A10-5800K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Silver 3050U) and Radeon HD 7660D (A10-5800K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon Silver 3050U targets Budget, A10-5800K targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon Silver 3050U rivals Pentium Gold 7505; A10-5800K rivals Core i3-3225.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050U | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | Radeon HD 7660D |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
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