Athlon Silver 3050U vs Core i5-4300M

CPU

GPU

Athlon Silver 3050U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2020

Core i5-4300M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon Silver 3050U

2 / 2

2,950

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-4300M

2 / 4

2,960

+0.3%

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 i5-4300M is on rank 1017, so the Athlon Silver 3050U 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 i5-4300M

#1005

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2250%

#1006

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2217%

#1007

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2035%

#1008

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2026%

#1009

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2008%

#1011

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1939%

#1012

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1859%

#1013

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1856%

#1014

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1806%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

100%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

100%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

98%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

97%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

96%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

95%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

95%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

94%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

94%

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 i5-4300M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($227)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4300M (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon Silver 3050U	Core i5-4300M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($227)

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 i5-4300M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon Silver 3050U and Core i5-4300M

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 i5-4300M

The Core i5-4300M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,960 points. Launch price was $227.

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Processing Power

The Athlon Silver 3050U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4300M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050U versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4300M — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-4300M (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Athlon Silver 3050U uses the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4300M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Silver 3050U scores 2,950 against the Core i5-4300M's 2,960 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-4300M. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Silver 3050U vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4300M.

Feature	Athlon Silver 3050U	Core i5-4300M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.3 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.6 GHz+18%
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)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,950	2,960
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 i5-4300M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Athlon Silver 3050U	Core i5-4300M
Socket	FP5	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
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 i5-4300M). The Athlon Silver 3050U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Core i5-4300M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon Silver 3050U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon Silver 3050U rivals Pentium Gold 7505.