CPU
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Core i5-4308U
Athlon Silver 3050e
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-4308U is positioned at rank 700 and the Athlon Silver 3050e is on rank 699, so the Athlon Silver 3050e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4308U
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver 3050e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4308U | Athlon Silver 3050e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4308U | Athlon Silver 3050e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
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 i5-4308U and Athlon Silver 3050e
Core i5-4308U
The Core i5-4308U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,978 points. Launch price was $315.
Athlon Silver 3050e
The Athlon Silver 3050e 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 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,979 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-4308U and Athlon Silver 3050e share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4308U versus 2.8 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050e — a 16.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-4308U (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Core i5-4308U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon Silver 3050e uses Dali (Zen) (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4308U scores 2,978 against the Athlon Silver 3050e's 2,979 — a 0% lead for the Athlon Silver 3050e. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4308U vs 4 MB on the Athlon Silver 3050e.
| Feature | Core i5-4308U | Athlon Silver 3050e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+18% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+100% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Dali (Zen) (2020) |
| PassMark | 2,978 | 2,979 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,175 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 758 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,494 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4308U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Silver 3050e uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the Core i5-4308U versus 2400 on the Athlon Silver 3050e — the Athlon Silver 3050e supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon Silver 3050e supports up to 32 of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-4308U) vs 8 (Athlon Silver 3050e) — the Core i5-4308U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-4308U | Athlon Silver 3050e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | 2400+79900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+52428700% | 32 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12+50% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4308U) vs true (Athlon Silver 3050e). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Graphics 5100 (Core i5-4308U) and Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Silver 3050e) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4308U targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i5-4308U | Athlon Silver 3050e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Iris Graphics 5100 | Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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