Athlon Silver 3050U vs Athlon Silver 3050e
Athlon Silver 3050U
Athlon Silver 3050e
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 Athlon Silver 3050e is on rank 699, so the Athlon Silver 3050U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver 3050U
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver 3050e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050U | Athlon Silver 3050e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Silver 3050U | Athlon Silver 3050e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 3050U and Athlon Silver 3050e
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.
Athlon Silver 3050e
The Athlon Silver 3050e 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 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,979 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Athlon Silver 3050U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Athlon Silver 3050e's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050U versus 2.8 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050e — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Athlon Silver 3050U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). Both are built on the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Athlon Silver 3050U scores 2,950 against the Athlon Silver 3050e's 2,979 — a 1% lead for the Athlon Silver 3050e. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 900 vs 1,175 (26.5% advantage for the Athlon Silver 3050e). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 873 vs 758, a 14.1% lead for the Athlon Silver 3050U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,524 vs 1,494 (2% advantage for the Athlon Silver 3050U). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Silver 3050U vs 4 MB on the Athlon Silver 3050e.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050U | Athlon Silver 3050e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+14% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+57% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Dali (Zen) (2020) | Dali (Zen) (2020) |
| PassMark | 2,950 | 2,979 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 900 | 1,175+31% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 873+15% | 758 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,524+2% | 1,494 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FP5 socket with PCIe 3.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Athlon Silver 3050U versus 2400 on the Athlon Silver 3050e — the Athlon Silver 3050e supports 199.3% 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. Both provide 8 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Mobile (Athlon Silver 3050U) and Dalí (Athlon Silver 3050e).
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050U | Athlon Silver 3050e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | 2400+59900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+104857500% | 32 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon Silver 3050U) vs true (Athlon Silver 3050e). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Silver 3050U) and Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Silver 3050e) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon Silver 3050U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon Silver 3050U rivals Pentium Gold 7505.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 3050U | Athlon Silver 3050e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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