Athlon Silver 3050U vs Core 2 Duo P8800

Athlon Silver 3050U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2020

Core 2 Duo P8800

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 2.66 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon Silver 3050U

2 / 2

2,950

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Duo P8800

2 / 2

2,932

0.0%

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 Core 2 Duo P8800 is on rank 128, so the Core 2 Duo P8800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver 3050U

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

97%

#444

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

597%

#445

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

588%

#446

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

540%

#447

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

537%

#448

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

532%

#450

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

514%

#451

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

493%

#452

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

492%

#453

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

479%

#456

Athlon Silver 3050U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P8800

#116

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

300%

#117

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

296%

#118

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

272%

#119

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

270%

#120

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

268%

#122

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

259%

#123

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

248%

#124

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

248%

#125

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

241%

#128

Core 2 Duo P8800

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

97%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

97%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Athlon Silver 3050U (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon Silver 3050U	Core 2 Duo P8800
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo P8800 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon Silver 3050U	Core 2 Duo P8800
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon Silver 3050U Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo P8800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon Silver 3050U and Core 2 Duo P8800

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.

Core 2 Duo P8800

The Core 2 Duo P8800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,932 points. Launch price was $241.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon Silver 3050U and Core 2 Duo P8800 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050U versus 2.66 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P8800 — a 18.4% clock advantage for the Athlon Silver 3050U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The Athlon Silver 3050U uses the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo P8800 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Silver 3050U scores 2,950 against the Core 2 Duo P8800's 2,932 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon Silver 3050U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Silver 3050U vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P8800.

Feature	Athlon Silver 3050U	Core 2 Duo P8800
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+20%	2.66 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.66 GHz+21%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	3 MB+500%
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Dali (Zen) (2020)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	2,950	2,932
Cinebench R23 Multi	900	—
Geekbench 6 Single	873	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,524	—

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon Silver 3050U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo P8800 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Athlon Silver 3050U	Core 2 Duo P8800
Socket	FP5	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon Silver 3050U) / not specified (Core 2 Duo P8800). The Athlon Silver 3050U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Core 2 Duo P8800 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon Silver 3050U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon Silver 3050U rivals Pentium Gold 7505.