Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE vs FX-6350
Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
FX-6350
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
Performance Per Dollar FX-6350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE | FX-6350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) | ✅ More affordable ($55) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE | FX-6350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+27%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) | ✅ More affordable ($55) |
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 PRO 3125GE and FX-6350
Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
The Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 4,633 points. Launch price was $149.
FX-6350
The FX-6350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 6144 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,640 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-6350 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the FX-6350 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE versus 4.2 GHz on the FX-6350 — a 21.1% clock advantage for the FX-6350 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the FX-6350 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE scores 4,633 against the FX-6350's 4,640 — a 0.2% lead for the FX-6350.
| Feature | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE | FX-6350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 6 / 6+200% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 6144 kB+1100% |
| Process | 12 nm-63% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Vishera (2012−2015) |
| PassMark | 4,633 | 4,640 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-6350 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE | FX-6350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
The Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the FX-6350 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE | FX-6350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE launched at $108 MSRP, while the FX-6350 debuted at $132. At current prices ($70 vs $55), the FX-6350 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE delivers 66.2 pts/$ vs 84.4 pts/$ for the FX-6350 — making the FX-6350 the 24.1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE | FX-6350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $108-18% | $132 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $70 | $55-21% |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.2 | 84.4+27% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2013 |
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