Athlon Silver 3050U vs Core i5-3380M

Athlon Silver 3050U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2020

Core i5-3380M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon Silver 3050U

2 / 2

2,950

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-3380M

2 / 4

2,938

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 i5-3380M is on rank 127, so the Core i5-3380M 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 i5-3380M

#115

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

300%

#116

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

295%

#117

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

271%

#118

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

270%

#119

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

267%

#121

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

258%

#122

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

248%

#123

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

247%

#124

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

240%

#127

Core i5-3380M

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

95%

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 i5-3380M
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 (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-3380M (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon Silver 3050U	Core i5-3380M
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 i5-3380M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon Silver 3050U and Core i5-3380M

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 i5-3380M

The Core i5-3380M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,938 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Athlon Silver 3050U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-3380M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050U versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-3380M — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-3380M (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Athlon Silver 3050U uses the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-3380M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Silver 3050U scores 2,950 against the Core i5-3380M's 2,938 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon Silver 3050U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 873 vs 700, a 22% lead for the Athlon Silver 3050U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,524 vs 1,600 (4.9% advantage for the Core i5-3380M). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Silver 3050U vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3380M.

Feature	Athlon Silver 3050U	Core i5-3380M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.6 GHz+12%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.9 GHz+32%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Dali (Zen) (2020)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,950	2,938
Cinebench R23 Multi	900	—
Geekbench 6 Single	873+25%	700
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,524	1,600+5%

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon Silver 3050U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3380M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Athlon Silver 3050U versus DDR3-1600 on the Core i5-3380M — 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 (Core i5-3380M) — the Core i5-3380M offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Mobile (Athlon Silver 3050U) and HM77,QM77 (Core i5-3380M).

Feature	Athlon Silver 3050U	Core i5-3380M
Socket	FP5	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400+33%	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	8	16+100%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon Silver 3050U) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-3380M). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Silver 3050U) and Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i5-3380M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon Silver 3050U targets Budget, Core i5-3380M targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: Athlon Silver 3050U rivals Pentium Gold 7505; Core i5-3380M rivals AMD A10-4600M.