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  • Avg. price: ~£25
  • PassMark benchmark result: 4440
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: N/A GHz

AMD Athlon 3000G review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.3

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%

9.4

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%

2.4

Performance

18.0%

4.6

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.8

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.5

Platform

1.0%

6.8

Integrated Graphics

Poor
9.4

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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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Exceptional
  • 1.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.9

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    2.6

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    0.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.2

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Athlon 3000G is a budget-friendly entry-level processor featuring 2 cores and 4 threads with a base clock frequency of 3.5 GHz and a 35W TDP. Built on a 14nm Zen-based architecture for the AM4 socket, it includes integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics clocked at 1100 MHz and 4MB of L3 cache. Its main advantages include a highly affordable price point, extremely low power consumption, and an unlocked multiplier that allows for both CPU and GPU overclocking, making it an excellent choice for basic office tasks, home media servers, or very light eSports gaming. However, its performance is strictly limited to basic workloads, struggles significantly with modern gaming or 4K video playback, and lacks compatibility with certain high-end chipsets like the X570.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Athlon 3000G

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%

2.4

Performance

18.0%

4.6

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.8

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.5

Platform

1.0%

6.8

Integrated Graphics

3.7
AMD Athlon 3000G has a technical score of 3.74 points, which is lower than that of 89.8% 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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.6
(4919)
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4.3
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

9.4
AMD Athlon 3000G has a user score of 9.44 points, which is higher than that of 93.3% of products in this category.
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.
10
AMD Athlon 3000G has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 88.3% 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%

4.3

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.0
AMD Athlon 3000G has a quality-to-price ratio of 6 points, which is lower than 65.3% 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: 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

desktop
AMD Athlon 3000G belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% 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

AM4
AMD Athlon 3000G uses the AM4 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 76.3% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% 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

AMD 300 Series, AMD 400 Series, AMD 500 Series
AMD Athlon 3000G supports AMD 300 Series, AMD 400 Series, AMD 500 Series chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 71.8% of processors and equal to that of 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 Athlon 3000G 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 Athlon 3000G 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+

4
AMD Athlon 3000G offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% 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

2
AMD Athlon 3000G offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% 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

N/A
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 3.5 GHz
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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 Athlon 3000G 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 Athlon 3000G 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 Athlon 3000G 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 Athlon 3000G 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 Athlon 3000G 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 Athlon 3000G 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

2,667 MHz
AMD Athlon 3000G supports memory speeds up to 2667 MHz, which is lower than that of 53.7% of processors and equal to 1.2% 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

DDR4-2667 MHz
AMD Athlon 3000G supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2667 MHz, which is lower than that of 54.6% of processors and equal to 0.5% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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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

128 GB
AMD Athlon 3000G supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 61.9% of processors and equal to 21.4% 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 Athlon 3000G includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Radeon Vega 3
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 Athlon 3000G 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 Athlon 3000G 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

1,100 MHz
AMD Athlon 3000G has an integrated GPU clock of 1100 MHz which is higher than that of 99% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% 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.264 (HW encode)
AMD Athlon 3000G supports H.264 (HW encode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 75.4% 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

35 W
AMD Athlon 3000G has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.8% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% 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

35 W
AMD Athlon 3000G has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.7% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% 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 Athlon 3000G does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Athlon 3000G vs the average processor

  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD Athlon 3000G has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
    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: MEDIUM

    AMD Athlon 3000G has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD Athlon 3000G includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
    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: MEDIUM

    AMD Athlon 3000G includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Athlon 3000G supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
    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: MEDIUM

    AMD Athlon 3000G supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 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
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Athlon 3000G supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
    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: MEDIUM

    AMD Athlon 3000G supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 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: HIGH

    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
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Athlon 3000G uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).
    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

    AMD Athlon 3000G uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).AM4 vs FP2
  • 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 FP2).
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD Athlon 3000G has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
  • 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.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Athlon 3000G supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Total
Overall
Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • 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.
  • 69.7% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (842 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 72.5% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (133 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 80% lower multi-core score
    AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (957 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 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.
  • 21.4% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,951 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 57.8% lower PassMark score
    AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,440 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 69.7% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (842 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 Athlon 3000G has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (842 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.842 vs 2,783
  • 72.5% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (133 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 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: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (133 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.133 vs 484
  • 80% lower multi-core score
    AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (957 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 Athlon 3000G has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (957 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.957 vs 4,793
  • 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
  • 21.4% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,951 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 Athlon 3000G has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,951 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,951 vs 2,483
  • 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: LOW

    AMD Athlon 3000G uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake
  • 57.8% lower PassMark score
    AMD Athlon 3000G has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,440 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 Athlon 3000G has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,440 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.4,440 vs 10,532.5
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about AMD Athlon 3000G?

  • Excellent value for budget-conscious builders
  • Includes integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics, eliminating the need for a dedicated GPU for basic tasks
  • Unlocked multiplier allows for easy overclocking of both CPU and GPU
  • Very low power consumption and heat output, making it ideal for small form factor (SFF) or HTPC builds
  • Capable of handling basic productivity, web browsing, and 720p gaming on older or lighter titles
  • Compatible with the widely supported AM4 motherboard platform

What customers dislike about AMD Athlon 3000G?

  • Dual-core architecture limits performance in modern, multi-threaded applications and multitasking
  • Unsuitable for serious modern gaming; struggles with newer titles even at low settings
  • Performance is only a marginal improvement over its predecessor, the Athlon 200GE
  • Lacks boost clock functionality, running at a fixed base frequency unless overclocked
  • Limited support on high-end X570 motherboards
  • Older architecture (Zen+) compared to newer Ryzen offerings that provide significantly better value for slightly more money

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uk.pcmag.com
03/06/2020
AMD Athlon 3000G - Review 2020 - PCMag UK

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

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pcmag.com
03/06/2020
AMD Athlon 3000G Review - PCMag

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

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phoronix.com
24/12/2019
AMD Athlon 3000G Linux Performance Benchmarks

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

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guru3d.com
03/12/2019
AMD Athlon 3000G review - Guru3D

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

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techpowerup.com
19/11/2019
AMD Athlon 3000G with Vega 3 Graphics Review

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

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hardwareluxx.de
19/11/2019
An Athlon is still a long way from a Ryzen: The Athlon 3000G review

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

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valid.x86.fr
Undated
CPU-Z Benchmark for the AMD Athlon 3000G (Single-Thread)

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

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modding.fr
19/11/2019
AMD Athlon 3000G Review

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

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geeknetic.es
19 de noviembre de 2019
AMD Athlon 3000G Review with Radeon Vega 3 Graphics

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

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profesionalreview.com
26 de noviembre de 2019
AMD Athlon 3000G Review (Full Analysis)

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

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noticias3d.com
26 de noviembre de 2019
AMD Athlon 3000G - Noticias3D.com

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

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robadainformatici.it
28/02/2026
AMD Athlon 3000G – Full Review

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

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hwupgrade.it
19/11/2019
AMD Athlon 3000G: Budget dual-core now open for overclocking

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

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tweakers.net
14/08/2020
Zhaoxin KX-U6780A Reviewed: The Rise of Chinese Processors

The Tweakers review of the Zhaoxin KX-U6780A highlights a significant milestone in China’s pursuit of domestic x86 processor independence, featuring an 8-core, 2.7 GHz design based on 16nm TSMC technology. Key advantages include native Windows compatibility and hardware support for Chinese encryption standards, aimed at government applications. Performance, however, is severely...Read more

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tweakers.net
27/09/2020
CPU Roundup: Processors Under €200 - Affordable Modern CPUs Compared

This Tweakers review evaluates CPUs under €200, highlighting that 6-core chips now offer excellent value for gaming and productivity, with AM5 accessibility being a key advantage, although users must sacrifice top-tier, future-proof performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is recommended for its strong gaming and long-term platform support, despite requiring higher-cost DDR5 memory, while...Read more

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ct.nl
11/03/2020
AMD Athlon 3000G: Ideal Processor for Office Applications

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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tweakers.net
19/11/2019
AMD Athlon 3000G Review: Two unlocked SMT cores for 49 dollars

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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hardware.info
01/08/2020
Intel Celeron G5900 vs AMD Athlon 3000G: A high-stakes duel for 50 euros

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

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