FX-6350 vs Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
FX-6350
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 FX-6350 is positioned at rank #541 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 FX-6350
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-6350 | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($55) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-6350 | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+27%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($55) | ⚠️ 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 FX-6350 and Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
FX-6350
The FX-6350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 6144 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,640 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 FX-6350 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-6350 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the FX-6350 versus 3.4 GHz on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE — a 21.1% clock advantage for the FX-6350 (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The FX-6350 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the FX-6350 scores 4,640 against the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE's 4,633 — a 0.2% lead for the FX-6350.
| Feature | FX-6350 | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+200% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+24% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+15% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6144 kB+1100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 12 nm-63% |
| Architecture | Vishera (2012−2015) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 4,640 | 4,633 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-6350 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-6350 | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
The Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the FX-6350 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | FX-6350 | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
Value Analysis
The FX-6350 launched at $132 MSRP, while the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE debuted at $108. At current prices ($55 vs $70), the FX-6350 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-6350 delivers 84.4 pts/$ vs 66.2 pts/$ for the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE — making the FX-6350 the 24.1% better value option.
| Feature | FX-6350 | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $132 | $108-18% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $55-21% | $70 |
| Performance per Dollar | 84.4+27% | 66.2 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2020 |
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