CPU
GPU
Core i5-3450
Athlon Silver 3050GE
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
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core i5-3450 is positioned at rank #696 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3450
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver 3050GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-3450 | Athlon Silver 3050GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($95) | ✅ More affordable ($65) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dali (2020−2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-3450 | Athlon Silver 3050GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+47%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($95) | ✅ More affordable ($65) |
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 i5-3450 and Athlon Silver 3050GE
Core i5-3450
The Core i5-3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,517 points. Launch price was $186.
Athlon Silver 3050GE
The Athlon Silver 3050GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (2020−2021) 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 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 4,545 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-3450 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon Silver 3050GE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-3450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-3450 versus 3.4 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050GE — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-3450 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-3450 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon Silver 3050GE uses Dali (2020−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3450 scores 4,517 against the Athlon Silver 3050GE's 4,545 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon Silver 3050GE. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-3450 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Silver 3050GE.
| Feature | Core i5-3450 | Athlon Silver 3050GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 6144 kB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Dali (2020−2021) |
| PassMark | 4,517 | 4,545 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 750 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,800 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-3450 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Silver 3050GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Core i5-3450 versus DDR4-2666 on the Athlon Silver 3050GE — the Core i5-3450 supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-3450) vs 0 (Athlon Silver 3050GE) — the Core i5-3450 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-3450 | Athlon Silver 3050GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600+39900% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 | 32 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Core i5-3450) vs AMD-V (Athlon Silver 3050GE). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 2500 (Core i5-3450) and Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Silver 3050GE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon Silver 3050GE targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i5-3450 | Athlon Silver 3050GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-3450 launched at $184 MSRP, while the Athlon Silver 3050GE debuted at $75. At current prices ($95 vs $65), the Athlon Silver 3050GE is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-3450 delivers 47.5 pts/$ vs 69.9 pts/$ for the Athlon Silver 3050GE — making the Athlon Silver 3050GE the 38.1% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-3450 | Athlon Silver 3050GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $184 | $75-59% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $95 | $65-32% |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.5 | 69.9+47% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2020 |
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