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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Athlon 3000G

Overall score

4.6

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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.

Platform

What it is: An overview of the processor platform and compatibility scope, covering socket and chipset support, instruction sets, virtualization and security capabilities, release context, and core architectural standards that determine system fit and feature support.

When it matters: When you need a processor that fits the right motherboard ecosystem, supports the required instruction and security features, and stays compatible with your intended platform or deployment scenario.

Score components:

20.0%

CPU architecture

18.0%

8.4

Instruction sets

12.0%

Virtualization support

10.0%

9.5

CPU socket

10.0%

7.9

Chipset

9.0%

5.9

Release date

8.0%

6.8

Security extensions

7.0%

5.8

Cryptographic acceleration

2.0%

Supports 64-bit

2.0%

NX Bit

1.0%

8.0

TPM type

1.0%

Bits executed at a time

8.5

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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

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

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

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

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

Performance

What it is: An evaluation of the processor’s computational performance, including core and thread resources, clock behavior, turbo and multiplier features, bus throughput, and benchmark results that reflect single-core, multi-core, and overclocked workloads.

When it matters: When raw speed, multitasking ability, and benchmark-level throughput will directly affect how well your system handles gaming, content creation, compiling, simulation, or other demanding workloads.

Score components:

15.0%

1.9

PassMark benchmark result

15.0%

1.3

Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

12.0%

1.0

N. of physical cores

10.0%

3.8

PassMark single-core benchmark score

10.0%

3.3

Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

10.0%

1.5

Cinebench R20 multi-core benchmark score

7.0%

CPU boost clock speed

5.0%

2.1

CPU threads

4.0%

1.0

Cinebench R20 single-core benchmark score

3.0%

4.9

CPU base clock speed

3.0%

Blender (bmw27) benchmark result

3.0%

Blender (classroom) benchmark result

2.0%

Unlocked multiplier

1.0%

Multithreading

2.8

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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+

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+

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

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

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

Cache & Architecture

What it is: A review of the processor’s internal silicon design, focusing on manufacturing node, transistor density, cache hierarchy, hybrid-core layout, die characteristics, foundry process, and microarchitectural details that influence efficiency and latency behavior.

When it matters: When you are comparing newer CPU designs where cache layout, process node, and microarchitecture can change latency, efficiency, and real-world responsiveness even between processors with similar headline specs.

Score components:

33.0%

5.5

Microarchitecture codename

12.0%

2.5

L3 cache

12.0%

1.4

L2 cache

10.0%

6.7

Semiconductor size

8.0%

7.7

L3 per core

8.0%

3.3

L2 per core

4.0%

1.7

L1 cache

4.0%

4.0

big.LITTLE Architecture

4.0%

8.3

Die size

3.0%

5.9

Foundry

2.0%

N. of transistors

4.8

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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

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

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

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

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

Memory & PCIe

What it is: An examination of the processor’s platform I/O and memory subsystem, including supported DDR generation, channel layout, maximum capacity and bandwidth, ECC and memory overclocking support, PCIe version and lane count, and lane-splitting flexibility for storage or expansion devices.

When it matters: When system expandability, memory bandwidth, ECC support, storage speed, and GPU or add-in card connectivity are important for your build quality, upgrade path, or workstation stability.

Score components:

16.0%

6.4

PCIe version

15.0%

3.3

PCIe lane count

12.0%

6.6

DDR memory version

10.0%

3.0

Maximum memory speed

10.0%

3.4

Maximum memory bandwidth

9.0%

6.7

Maximum memory capacity

8.0%

Memory channels

7.0%

Memory overclocking

4.0%

6.4

Max memory speed (JEDEC)

4.0%

Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)

3.0%

ECC memory support

1.0%

Max memory per DIMM

1.0%

4.9

PCIe bifurcation modes

5.8

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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

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

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

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

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

Integrated Graphics

What it is: An assessment of the processor’s built-in graphics capabilities, covering the presence and class of the integrated GPU, execution resources, graphics frequency, hardware media acceleration, and display support limits for monitor count and output resolution.

When it matters: When you want to run a system without a separate graphics card, need basic display output and media acceleration, or care about how many monitors and resolutions the processor can drive on its own.

Score components:

30.0%

Integrated graphics

24.0%

7.6

Integrated GPU model

14.0%

4.5

Integrated media encoders/decoders

12.0%

1.0

Integrated GPU execution units

8.0%

Integrated GPU base frequency

7.0%

1.0

Maximum supported displays

5.0%

7.7

Maximum display resolution

6.8

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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

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

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

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

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

Power & Thermal

What it is: A measurement of the processor’s power demands and thermal operating profile, considering rated TDP, sustained and boost power limits, configurable power behavior, cooling bundle, junction temperature ceiling, efficiency metrics, and thermal headroom under load.

When it matters: When cooling requirements, power draw, sustained boost behavior, and heat output will influence your case choice, PSU sizing, noise levels, electricity use, or long-session reliability.

Score components:

20.0%

8.6

Base power (PL1)

18.0%

Boost power (PL2)

16.0%

Cooler included

14.0%

4.0

Configurable TDP

9.0%

4.0

Maximum operating temperature (TJ Max)

9.0%

CPU temperature

7.0%

8.6

TDP (Thermal design power)

7.0%

Tau (power duration limit)

7.9

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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

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

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

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

AMD Athlon 3000G vs the average processor

Why is AMD Athlon 3000G better than the average processor?

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Unlocked for overclocking
AMD Athlon 3000G has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not. 21.7% of processors have an unlocked multiplier.
What it is: Has an unlocked CPU multiplier, which makes manual CPU overclocking much easier on supported platforms.
When it matters: When you plan to push clock speeds beyond stock settings instead of leaving the processor completely at default behavior.
Importance: LOW
AMD Athlon 3000G has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not. 21.7% of processors have an unlocked multiplier.
Includes stock cooler
AMD Athlon 3000G includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not. 25.9% of processors include a stock cooler.
What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.
Importance: LOW
AMD Athlon 3000G includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not. 25.9% of processors include a stock cooler.
Supports memory overclocking
AMD Athlon 3000G supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not. 43.6% of processors support memory overclocking.
What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.
Importance: LOW
AMD Athlon 3000G supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not. 43.6% of processors support memory overclocking.
5 °C lower CPU temperature
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <100 °C
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
2x more memory capacity
AMD Athlon 3000G has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
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
AMD Athlon 3000G has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.128 GB vs 64 GB
Supports ECC memory
AMD Athlon 3000G supports ECC memory, the average processor does not. 32.5% of processors support ECC memory.
What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.
Importance: LOW
AMD Athlon 3000G supports ECC memory, the average processor does not. 32.5% of processors support ECC memory.
10x more popular
AMD Athlon 3000G is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1.000).
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.
AMD Athlon 3000G is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1.000).10 vs 1
Modern CPU socket
AMD Athlon 3000G uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP4).
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
AMD Athlon 3000G uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP4).AM4 vs FP4
Modern CPU socket
AMD Athlon 3000G uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP4).
Advanced security extensions
AMD Athlon 3000G provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, SME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
Broader instruction support
AMD Athlon 3000G 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, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
Unlocked for overclocking
AMD Athlon 3000G has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not. 21.7% of processors have an unlocked multiplier.
Supports Turbo Core
AMD Athlon 3000G supports Turbo Core, the average processor does not. 1% of processors support Turbo Core.
16.7% more L3 per core
AMD Athlon 3000G 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.
16.4% smaller die size
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower die size than the average processor (148 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
Supports memory overclocking
AMD Athlon 3000G supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not. 43.6% of processors support memory overclocking.
2x more memory capacity
AMD Athlon 3000G has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
Supports ECC memory
AMD Athlon 3000G supports ECC memory, the average processor does not. 32.5% of processors support ECC memory.
3.14x higher GPU clock speed
AMD Athlon 3000G has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (1,100 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
Includes stock cooler
AMD Athlon 3000G includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not. 25.9% of processors include a stock cooler.
5 °C lower CPU temperature
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
22.2% lower base power
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

Why is AMD Athlon 3000G worse than the average processor?

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Older TPM support
AMD Athlon 3000G supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
4 fewer CPU cores
AMD Athlon 3000G has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
80.2% lower multi-core score
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (957 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
58% lower PassMark score
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,440 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
69.8% weaker multi-core performance
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (842 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
35% lower single-core score
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (956 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
72.8% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (133 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
22% weaker single-core performance
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1951 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
4 fewer CPU threads
AMD Athlon 3000G has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
lower base clock
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x 3.5 GHz vs 4x 3.3 GHz).
Less advanced microarchitecture
AMD Athlon 3000G uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
16.7% larger process node
AMD Athlon 3000G 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 Athlon 3000G 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 Athlon 3000G 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 Athlon 3000G has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (192 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
4 fewer PCIe lanes
AMD Athlon 3000G has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
Limited PCIe bifurcation
AMD Athlon 3000G supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4).
lower JEDEC memory speed
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR4-2667 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
Narrower media codec support
AMD Athlon 3000G supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW encode) 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 Athlon 3000G has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (3 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
No configurable TDP
AMD Athlon 3000G does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
5 °C lower TJ Max
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
4 fewer CPU cores
AMD Athlon 3000G 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 Athlon 3000G has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
80.2% lower multi-core score
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (957 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 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 Athlon 3000G has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (957 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.957 vs 4,829
58% lower PassMark score
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,440 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 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 Athlon 3000G has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,440 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.4,440 vs 10,572.5
69.8% weaker multi-core performance
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (842 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 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 Athlon 3000G has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (842 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.842 vs 2,791
35% lower single-core score
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (956 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 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 Athlon 3000G has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (956 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.956 vs 1,471
72.8% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (133 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >600
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (133 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.133 vs 489
Less advanced microarchitecture
AMD Athlon 3000G uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge 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 Athlon 3000G uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake
22% weaker single-core performance
AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1951 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 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 Athlon 3000G has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1951 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.1,951 vs 2,500

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The AMD Athlon 3000G is a 14nm Zen+ dual-core processor with Radeon Vega 3 graphics, offering a budget-conscious ($50) solution for basic office, home, and multimedia tasks. A key feature highlighted by reviewers is the unlocked multiplier, allowing for easy overclocking to 4.0 GHz to boost performance. Pros include excellent value for money, 35W TDP for efficiency, and...Read more

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The AMD Athlon 3000G is an ultra-budget, 35W processor based on 14nm Zen architecture, acting as an affordable, unlocked-multiplier refresh of the 240GE. Featuring two cores, four threads, and Radeon Vega 3 graphics, it offers basic office performance and, when overclocked, delivers roughly 10% more performance. While benchmarks show it outperforming competitors like the Celeron...Read more

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The Hardwareluxx review details the AMD Athlon 3000G as a 14nm entry-level processor, acting as a modest refresh of the 240GE rather than utilizing the newer Zen 2 architecture. Featuring two cores and four threads at 3.5 GHz, it serves budget-conscious users for basic tasks rather than high-performance gaming. A key advantage noted is the unlocked multiplier, allowing for...Read more

geeknetic.es

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The AMD Athlon 3000G is a 35W TDP, 14nm "Zen" architecture entry-level processor designed for budget AM4 builds, featuring an unlocked multiplier for overclocking both the 2-core/4-thread CPU and Radeon Vega 3 graphics. Performance testing demonstrates a clear upgrade over the 200GE, handling eSports titles like League of Legends at playable framerates and supporting overclocks up...Read more

profesionalreview.com

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The AMD Athlon 3000G is an entry-level, 14nm "Raven Ridge" APU featuring 2 cores and 4 threads at 3.5 GHz, making it a highly flexible, fully unlocked option for budget builds. The review highlights its exceptional value, 35W TDP, and capable stock cooler, which allows for overclocking the CPU and integrated Vega 3 graphics. While it lacks performance in heavy multi-threaded tasks...Read more

valid.x86.fr

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The CPU-Z validation for an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H shows a high-performance 8-core/16-thread processor operating at up to 4441 MHz with DDR4-3200 memory support. Key advantages include strong single-core and multi-threaded performance suitable for gaming and workstations, complemented by Radeon integrated graphics. However, potential limitations include thermal throttling risks under...Read more

uk.pcmag.com

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The PCMag review highlights the AMD Athlon 3000G as a budget-friendly, $49 AM4-socket processor offering surprising value for entry-level, non-gaming PCs. Operating at 3.5GHz with two cores and four threads, it features an unlocked multiplier—a first for this series—allowing users to overclock for better performance. While it excels in basic tasks, its Radeon Vega 3 graphics can...Read more

pcmag.com

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The AMD Athlon 3000G is a $49, two-core/four-thread, entry-level processor featuring an unlocked multiplier and integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics for basic computing. PCMag notes its exceptional value and low 35W TDP make it suitable for budget HTPCs, with slightly improved clock speeds over its predecessor. While offering superior integrated graphics performance compared to its...Read more

phoronix.com

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The Phoronix review of the $49 AMD Athlon 3000G highlights a 14nm Zen+ dual-core processor with unlocked multiplier, making it a budget-friendly option for overclocking. Performance tests on Linux show an 8% improvement over the 200GE, offering capable performance for basic tasks and light 720p gaming with its integrated Vega 3 graphics. While efficient with a 35W TDP, the processor...Read more

guru3d.com

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The Guru3D review highlights the AMD Athlon 3000G as a $49, 14nm Zen+ entry-level APU featuring two cores, four threads at 3.5 GHz, and integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics. While sufficient for daily tasks, the processor excels in low-power applications (20-60W) and, crucially, is fully unlocked, allowing overclocking to 4.0 GHz or higher. Primary benefits include the low price,...Read more

techpowerup.com

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The AMD Athlon 3000G is a $49, 14nm "Raven Ridge" socket AM4 processor designed for budget builds, featuring two cores, four threads, and a 3.5 GHz clock speed. It serves as a direct competitor to Intel’s entry-level CPUs, distinguishing itself with a fully unlocked multiplier and integrated Vega 3 graphics, which outperform Intel’s UHD 610. Performance-wise, the 3000G is ideal for...Read more

noticias3d.com

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The AMD Athlon 3000G is an entry-level, 14nm "Zen" APU (2 cores/4 threads) designed for budget-conscious users, daily tasks, and light multimedia, featuring an unlocked multiplier for overclocking the CPU and Radeon Vega 3 graphics. It offers competitive low-power operation (35W TDP) and an accessible upgrade path on the AM4 socket, with Vega 3 graphics capable of handling basic...Read more

modding.fr

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The AMD Athlon 3000G is reviewed as a $49, 14nm "Zen" (Raven Ridge) entry-level APU featuring 2 cores and 4 threads at 3.5 GHz. It stands out as the first in its family to be fully unlocked for overclocking both CPU and Vega 3 graphics, offering high value for basic office and multimedia tasks. The chip provides stable performance for daily computing, though it is limited by its...Read more

robadainformatici.it

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The AMD Athlon 3000G is an ultra-budget 2-core/4-thread processor designed for basic office tasks and light gaming, utilizing the older Zen+ architecture. It stands out as the first Athlon with an unlocked multiplier for overclocking the CPU and Radeon Vega 3 graphics, offering significant value at a low $49–$50 price point. While it provides efficient 35W TDP performance for...Read more

hwupgrade.it

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The AMD Athlon 3000G is a $49, 14nm Zen+ dual-core, four-thread processor featuring an unlocked multiplier for overclocking the CPU and Radeon Vega 3 graphics. Operating at a 35W TDP, it offers a cost-effective, energy-efficient solution suitable for basic office tasks and light eSports gaming. While overclocking allows the CPU to reach 4.0 GHz, the chip lacks a boost clock and...Read more

hardware.info

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The Hardware Info review pits the AMD Athlon 3000G against the Intel Celeron G5900, both priced around 50 euros, with the Athlon 3000G gaining a significant advantage due to its 4-thread SMT support compared to the Celeron's 2 threads. The Athlon 3000G is considered the superior choice, featuring capable Radeon Vega 3 integrated graphics for light gaming and an unlocked multiplier...Read more