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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£290
  • Avg. price in US: ~$200
  • PassMark benchmark result: 2,389
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 2.6 GHz
  • CPU socket: FP5
  • TDP (Thermal design power): 6 W

AMD 3020E review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

3.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.6

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
3.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

2.2

Performance

18.0%

4.4

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.3

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.0

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.5

Platform

1.0%

6.2

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 6.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    ?

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    ?

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    ?

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 6.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    ?

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    ?

    L3 cache

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £290

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Verdict

The AMD 3020e is an entry-level mobile APU (codename Dali) based on the Zen architecture, featuring 2 cores and 2 threads with a base clock of 1.2 GHz and a boost clock of up to 2.6 GHz. Built on a 14nm process, it includes integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics with 3 compute units (up to 1,000 MHz) and supports dual-channel DDR4-2400 memory. Its primary advantages are extreme power efficiency and a very low 6W TDP, which allows for fanless, silent laptop designs and extended battery life for basic tasks like web browsing and office productivity. However, its performance is strictly limited to light workloads; it lacks multi-threading (SMT), and the dual-core configuration struggles with modern gaming, heavy multitasking, or intensive video editing.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD 3020E

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

?

Performance

18.0%

?

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

?

Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

3.6
AMD 3020E has a technical score of 3.56 points, which is lower than that of 96.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD 3020E has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.6

Overall score

40.0%

9.0

Price

5.2
AMD 3020E has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.2 points, which is lower than 97.3% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: LOW

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: LOW

mobile
AMD 3020E belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: LOW

FP5
AMD 3020E uses the FP5 CPU socket, which is older than that of 57.2% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: LOW

X870, X670E, B650, A620, X570, B550, A520, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320
AMD 3020E supports X870, X670E, B650, A620, X570, B550, A520, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 95.2% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: LOW

x86-64
AMD 3020E uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
AMD 3020E has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

2
AMD 3020E offers 2 CPU threads, which is fewer than 94% of processors and equal to 5.9% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 2

1
AMD 3020E offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.8% of processors and equal to 30.2% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

2.6 GHz
AMD 3020E reaches a boost clock of 2.6 GHz which is lower than that of 96.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 1.2 GHz
AMD 3020E has a base clock of 2x1.2 GHz which is lower than that of 98.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.4% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
AMD 3020E uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.6% of processors and equal to that of 33.9% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: LOW

GlobalFoundries 14 nm
AMD 3020E is built on the GlobalFoundries 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

4 MB
AMD 3020E has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 70.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.6% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

1 MB
AMD 3020E has an L2 cache of 1 MB which is smaller than that of 66.9% of processors and equal to that of 17.7% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=512 KB

192 KB
AMD 3020E has an L1 cache of 192 KB which is smaller than that of 79.1% of processors and equal to that of 2.3% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: LOW

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
AMD 3020E supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,400 MHz
AMD 3020E supports memory speeds up to 2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63% of processors and equal to 12.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2400 MHz
AMD 3020E supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to 11.5% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=128 GB

8 GB
AMD 3020E supports up to 8 GB of memory, which is less than 98.2% of processors and equal to 1.7% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD 3020E includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
AMD Radeon Graphics
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: LOW

Radeon Vega 3
AMD 3020E uses the Radeon Vega 3 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 66.5% of processors and equal to that in 1.7% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=24

3
AMD 3020E has 3 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 93.1% of processors and equal to 2.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=350 MHz

300 MHz
AMD 3020E has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 58.1% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.265 (HW decode), VP9 (HW decode)
AMD 3020E supports H.265 (HW decode), VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 51% of processors and equal to 0.1% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <30 W

6 W
AMD 3020E has a TDP of 6 W which is lower than that of 97% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <30 W

6 W
AMD 3020E has a base power of 6 W which is lower than that of 96.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <50 W

?
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
AMD 3020E does not support configurable TDP. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD 3020E vs the average processor

  • 86.7% lower base power
    AMD 3020E has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD 3020E has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.6 W vs 45 W
  • 86.7% lower TDP
    AMD 3020E has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD 3020E has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.6 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    AMD 3020E has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    AMD 3020E has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
  • Broader instruction support
    AMD 3020E supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI2, ABM, ADX vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD 3020E supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI2, ABM, ADX vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI2, ABM, ADX vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD 3020E has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    AMD 3020E has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 15.8% smaller die size
    AMD 3020E has a lower die size than the average processor (149 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    AMD 3020E has a lower die size than the average processor (149 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².149 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • Broader instruction support
    AMD 3020E supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI2, ABM, ADX vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD 3020E has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 15.8% smaller die size
    AMD 3020E has a lower die size than the average processor (149 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
  • 86.7% lower base power
    AMD 3020E has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 86.7% lower TDP
    AMD 3020E has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    AMD 3020E has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.

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Platform
Cache & Architecture
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD 3020E supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD 3020E has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 77.4% lower PassMark score
    AMD 3020E has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2389 vs 10572.5). The average processor scores 10572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 39.5% lower boost clock
    AMD 3020E has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 45% weaker single-core performance
    AMD 3020E has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1376 vs 2500). The average processor scores 2500 in PassMark single-core.
  • 77.6% lower multi-core score
    AMD 3020E has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1082 vs 4829). The average processor scores 4829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 91.5% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD 3020E has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (236 vs 2791). The average processor scores 2791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 55.3% lower single-core score
    AMD 3020E has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (657 vs 1471). The average processor scores 1471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    AMD 3020E has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • Lower base clock
    AMD 3020E has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x1.2 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
  • No multithreading support
    AMD 3020E does not support multithreading, the average processor does. 74.2% of processors support multithreading.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    AMD 3020E has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD 3020E uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Dali vs Kaby Lake).
  • 16.7% larger process node
    AMD 3020E has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    AMD 3020E has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    AMD 3020E has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    AMD 3020E has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (192 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 87.5% less memory capacity
    AMD 3020E has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 4 fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD 3020E has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Lower JEDEC memory speed
    AMD 3020E has a lower JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR4-2400 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    AMD 3020E has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2400 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD 3020E supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.265 (HW decode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 87.5% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD 3020E has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (3 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD 3020E does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    AMD 3020E has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD 3020E has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    AMD 3020E has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 77.4% lower PassMark score
    AMD 3020E has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2389 vs 10572.5). The average processor scores 10572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD 3020E has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2389 vs 10572.5). The average processor scores 10572.5 in PassMark benchmark.2,389 vs 10,572.5
  • 39.5% lower boost clock
    AMD 3020E has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD 3020E has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.2.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 45% weaker single-core performance
    AMD 3020E has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1376 vs 2500). The average processor scores 2500 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD 3020E has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1376 vs 2500). The average processor scores 2500 in PassMark single-core.1,376 vs 2,500
  • 77.6% lower multi-core score
    AMD 3020E has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1082 vs 4829). The average processor scores 4829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    AMD 3020E has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1082 vs 4829). The average processor scores 4829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,082 vs 4,829
  • 91.5% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD 3020E has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (236 vs 2791). The average processor scores 2791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    AMD 3020E has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (236 vs 2791). The average processor scores 2791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.236 vs 2,791
  • 55.3% lower single-core score
    AMD 3020E has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (657 vs 1471). The average processor scores 1471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD 3020E has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (657 vs 1471). The average processor scores 1471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.657 vs 1,471
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD 3020E uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Dali vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD 3020E uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Dali vs Kaby Lake).Dali vs Kaby Lake
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What customers like about AMD 3020E?

  • Excellent value for money for budget-conscious buyers
  • Highly power-efficient, leading to long battery life in many laptops
  • Reliable for basic tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing
  • Capable of smooth 1080p video streaming on platforms like YouTube and Netflix
  • Outperforms competitors like the Intel Celeron N4020 in some CPU benchmarks
  • Supports modern features like Windows 11 and integrated Radeon graphics

What customers dislike about AMD 3020E?

  • Poor performance in gaming, especially with modern 3D titles
  • Limited multitasking capabilities due to having only 2 cores and 2 threads
  • System can become sluggish when running multiple demanding applications simultaneously
  • Prone to bottlenecking during intensive tasks like video editing or heavy browsing
  • Often paired with low-end hardware, such as 4GB of RAM, which limits its potential
  • Older architecture that is no longer competitive with newer Ryzen or Core i3 chips

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30/03/2026
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nbreview.de
11/12/2020
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19/12/2021
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26/12/2021
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