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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£290
  • Avg. price in US: ~$200
  • PassMark benchmark result: 2389
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 2.6 GHz

AMD 3020E review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.7

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%

3.7

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
3.7

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%

2.7

Performance

18.0%

4.2

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.6

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.0

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.6

Platform

1.0%

6.8

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

  • 3.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.5

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.2

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.0

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.6

    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

3.7
AMD 3020E has a technical score of 3.7 points, which is lower than that of 90.9% 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%

3.7

Overall score

40.0%

9.0

Price

5.3
AMD 3020E has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.3 points, which is lower than 91.6% 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: MEDIUM

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: HIGH

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: HIGH

FP5
AMD 3020E uses the FP5 CPU socket, which is older than that of 56.4% 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: HIGH

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: HIGH

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 93.9% of processors and equal to 6% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
AMD 3020E offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% 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 equal to that of 100% 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: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
AMD 3020E uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% 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: MEDIUM

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 67.1% of processors and equal to that of 17.6% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

192 KB
AMD 3020E has an L1 cache of 192 KB which is smaller than that of 79% 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: MEDIUM

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: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,400 MHz
AMD 3020E supports memory speeds up to 2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.2% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2400 MHz
AMD 3020E supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to 10.6% 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: MEDIUM

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: HIGH

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: HIGH

yes
AMD 3020E includes integrated graphics. 87.6% 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: MEDIUM

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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

3
AMD 3020E has 3 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 93% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

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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: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

6 W
AMD 3020E has a TDP of 6 W which is lower than that of 96.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

6 W
AMD 3020E has a base power of 6 W which is lower than that of 96.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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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: MEDIUM

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. 52.9% 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: MEDIUM

    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
  • 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
  • 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: HIGH

    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
  • 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: MEDIUM

    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: MEDIUM

    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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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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).
  • 91.5% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD 3020E has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (236 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 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.
  • 44.6% weaker single-core performance
    AMD 3020E has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,376 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD 3020E has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 77.3% lower PassMark score
    AMD 3020E has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,389 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 77.4% lower multi-core score
    AMD 3020E has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,082 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-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.
  • No multithreading support
    AMD 3020E does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    AMD 3020E has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 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.
  • 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.
  • 91.5% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD 3020E has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (236 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 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 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.236 vs 2,783
  • 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
  • 44.6% weaker single-core performance
    AMD 3020E has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,376 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 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 (1,376 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,376 vs 2,483
  • 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
  • 77.3% lower PassMark score
    AMD 3020E has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,389 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 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 (2,389 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.2,389 vs 10,532.5
  • 77.4% lower multi-core score
    AMD 3020E has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,082 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 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 (1,082 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,082 vs 4,793
  • 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: LOW

    AMD 3020E uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Dali vs Kaby Lake).Dali vs Kaby Lake
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    AMD 3020E has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 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+

    AMD 3020E has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.2 vs 8
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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

Expert reviews

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cpubenchmark.net
10/02/2024
AMD 3020e - CPU Benchmarks and Performance

The AMD 3020e is a 14nm "Dali" entry-level mobile processor featuring two Zen-based cores, a 1.2 GHz base clock, and a 2.6 GHz boost, yielding a PassMark score of ~2,419. A major pro is its extremely low 6W TDP, enabling fanless designs with long battery life and Vega 3 graphics capable of 4K decoding, suitable for basic tasks. Conversely, a significant con is its limited,...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
15/05/2023
AMD 3020e - LaptopMedia Benchmarks

The AMD 3020e is a 14nm "Dali" architecture, dual-core, entry-level mobile processor designed for extreme efficiency, featuring a 6W TDP that enables fanless, silent laptop designs. Operating at a base frequency of 1.2 GHz with a 2.6 GHz boost, it provides adequate performance for light tasks, including web browsing, document editing, and 1080p media streaming. Its primary...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
30/03/2026
AMD 3020e - benchmark tests - LaptopMedia

The AMD 3020e is a 14nm "Dali" architecture, dual-core/dual-thread entry-level processor designed for budget laptops, featuring an extremely low 6W TDP that enables fanless, silent designs. Integrated AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 graphics allow for basic productivity and light browsing, with performance that generally exceeds older Intel Celeron alternatives in 2D tasks, though it lacks...Read more

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openbenchmarking.org
30/03/2026
AMD 3020e Benchmarks, Linux Performance

The AMD 3020e is a 14nm "Dali" (Zen) entry-level mobile APU with 2 cores/2 threads, operating at 1.2–2.6 GHz and delivering performance comparable to the Intel Celeron N4100. It features a 6W TDP, making it ideal for passively cooled, silent, and low-power devices, along with Vega 3 graphics capable of 4K video playback. Limitations include restricted multitasking due to lack of SMT...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
30/03/2026
AMD 3020e Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The AMD 3020e is a 14nm "Dali" entry-level mobile processor with 2 cores and 2 threads, operating between 1.2 GHz and 2.6 GHz, designed for extreme energy efficiency and passive cooling. Ideal for basic productivity and web browsing, the integrated Radeon RX Vega 3 graphics handle standard media playback, though the unit struggles with intensive tasks. Key pros include exceptional...Read more

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nbreview.de
11/12/2020
Lenovo V14 Review - Reviews and Buying Advice

The Lenovo V14 is a budget-focused 14-inch laptop suited for students and office tasks, offering a sturdy, lightweight plastic chassis and a comfortable, spill-resistant keyboard. Key advantages include an affordable price point and a 180-degree hinge, though it is limited to daily productivity rather than intensive tasks. However, significant drawbacks include a low-quality TN...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
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AMD 3020e - Specs, Benchmarks, Comparisons, and Laptop Deals

The AMD 3020e is a 14nm "Dali" entry-level processor featuring 2 cores, 2 threads, and a 1.2–2.6 GHz clock speed, designed specifically for budget-friendly, everyday computing. A key advantage is its extremely low 6W Thermal Design Power (TDP), allowing for silent operation in fanless, thin devices suitable for basic web browsing and office tasks. However, the chip's performance is...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
19/12/2021
Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 Review: Comparison with AMD 3020e

The Acer Swift 1 (SF114-34) is a highly portable, fanless 14-inch budget laptop praised for its silent operation and durable, lightweight metal chassis. It offers excellent battery life, lasting over 12 hours in web browsing scenarios. Pros include a bright, matte 1080p IPS display with good contrast, a comfortable backlit keyboard, and solid connectivity options like Wi-Fi 6....Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
26/12/2021
Acer Aspire 1 A114-61 Review: Comparison with Medion Akoya E14307 (AMD 3020e)

The Acer Aspire 1 A114-61 is a budget 14-inch office laptop featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c ARM processor, providing silent, fanless operation and exceptional battery life exceeding 17 hours, according to NotebookCheck. While it includes a Full HD IPS display and 4G LTE support, its white plastic build is basic, and performance is constrained by 4GB of soldered RAM and 64GB of...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
19/06/2026
AMD 3020e | LaptopMedia Netherlands - LaptopMedia

The AMD 3020e is a dual-core, dual-thread entry-level processor based on the Dali (Zen) architecture, operating at a low 6W TDP to facilitate fanless, ultra-budget laptop designs. Featuring a 1.20 GHz base clock and a 2.60 GHz boost frequency, it is designed for basic productivity rather than heavy workloads. The processor’s Radeon RX Vega 3 integrated graphics, coupled with...Read more

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