Core i3-9100TE vs Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
Core i3-9100TE
Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
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
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100TE
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-9100TE | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($60) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-9100TE | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+16%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($60) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
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 Core i3-9100TE and Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
Core i3-9100TE
The Core i3-9100TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 4,589 points. Launch price was $69.
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.
Processing Power
The Core i3-9100TE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i3-9100TE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-9100TE versus 3.4 GHz on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i3-9100TE uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9100TE scores 4,589 against the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE's 4,633 — a 1% lead for the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100TE vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE.
| Feature | Core i3-9100TE | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+55% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 4,589 | 4,633 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-9100TE uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-9100TE) vs 8 (Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE) — the Core i3-9100TE offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i3-9100TE | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core i3-9100TE) / not specified (Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-9100TE) and AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-9100TE targets Embedded.
| Feature | Core i3-9100TE | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Embedded | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-9100TE launched at $122 MSRP, while the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE debuted at $108. At current prices ($60 vs $70), the Core i3-9100TE is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-9100TE delivers 76.5 pts/$ vs 66.2 pts/$ for the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE — making the Core i3-9100TE the 14.4% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-9100TE | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $122 | $108-11% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-14% | $70 |
| Performance per Dollar | 76.5+16% | 66.2 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2020 |
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