Core i5-4308U vs Athlon Silver 3050U

CPU

GPU

Core i5-4308U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2014

Athlon Silver 3050U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4308U

2 / 4

2,978

+0.9%

2,950

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 3050U is on rank 456, 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 Core i5-4308U

#688

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

985%

#689

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

971%

#690

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

891%

#691

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

887%

#692

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

879%

#694

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

849%

#695

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

814%

#696

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

813%

#697

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

791%

#700

Core i5-4308U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#705

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 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	Core i5-4308U	Athlon Silver 3050U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4308U (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-4308U	Athlon Silver 3050U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Core i5-4308U Benchmark Check

Athlon Silver 3050U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

No prediction data available

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4308U and Athlon Silver 3050U

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 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.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4308U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Athlon Silver 3050U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4308U versus 3.2 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050U — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-4308U (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i5-4308U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon Silver 3050U uses Dali (Zen) (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4308U scores 2,978 against the Athlon Silver 3050U's 2,950 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-4308U. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4308U vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Silver 3050U.

Feature	Core i5-4308U	Athlon Silver 3050U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz+3%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+27%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Dali (Zen) (2020)
PassMark	2,978	2,950
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	900
Geekbench 6 Single	—	873
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,524

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4308U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Silver 3050U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the Core i5-4308U versus DDR4-2400 on the Athlon Silver 3050U — the Athlon Silver 3050U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon Silver 3050U supports up to 32 GB 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 3050U) — the Core i5-4308U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i5-4308U	Athlon Silver 3050U
Socket	FCBGA1168	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR4-2400+33%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	12+50%	8

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4308U) vs AMD-V (Athlon Silver 3050U). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Graphics 5100 (Core i5-4308U) and Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Silver 3050U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4308U targets Mobile, Athlon Silver 3050U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon Silver 3050U rivals Pentium Gold 7505.