Core i5-6300HQ vs Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
Core i5-6300HQ
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
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core i5-6300HQ is positioned at rank #212 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 i5-6300HQ
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-6300HQ | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-6300HQ | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ 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 i5-6300HQ and Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
Core i5-6300HQ
The Core i5-6300HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,672 points. Launch price was $250.
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 i5-6300HQ packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-6300HQ has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-6300HQ versus 3.4 GHz on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-6300HQ uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-6300HQ scores 4,672 against the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE's 4,633 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-6300HQ. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i5-6300HQ vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE.
| Feature | Core i5-6300HQ | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+48% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 4,672 | 4,633 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-6300HQ uses the BGA1440 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 DDR4-2133 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-6300HQ) vs 8 (Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE) — the Core i5-6300HQ offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM170,QM170 (Core i5-6300HQ) and AMD AM4 (Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE).
| Feature | Core i5-6300HQ | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | 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, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-6300HQ) / not specified (Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 530 (Core i5-6300HQ) 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 i5-6300HQ targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-6300HQ rivals A12-9730P.
| Feature | Core i5-6300HQ | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 530 | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Gaming Laptop | — |
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