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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£290
  • Avg. price in US: ~$220
  • PassMark benchmark result: 2991
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 2.8 GHz

AMD Athlon Silver 3050E review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.1

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%

3.1

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
3.1

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%

1.9

Performance

18.0%

4.2

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.6

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

5.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.2

Platform

1.0%

6.4

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%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 1.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.7

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    1.8

    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

  • 1.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.3

    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 Silver 3050e is an entry-level mobile APU from the 'Dali' series, featuring two Zen-based CPU cores and four threads (SMT) with a base clock of 1.4 GHz and a boost up to 2.8 GHz. Manufactured on a 14nm process, it includes an integrated Radeon RX Vega 3 GPU with three Compute Units clocked at 1000 MHz and a dual-channel memory controller supporting DDR4-2400. Its primary advantages are its extremely low 6W Thermal Design Power (TDP), which allows for completely silent passive cooling, and its suitability for lightweight, budget-friendly devices like tablets and mini-PCs. However, its main drawbacks include slow overall performance that struggles with anything beyond basic daily tasks, poor energy efficiency compared to modern 7nm architectures, and an inability to handle modern gaming or intensive multitasking.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Athlon Silver 3050E

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

3.1
AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has a technical score of 3.12 points, which is lower than that of 98.7% 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 Athlon Silver 3050E 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%

3.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.0

Price

4.9
AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has a quality-to-price ratio of 4.9 points, which is lower than 97.8% 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 Athlon Silver 3050E 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 Athlon Silver 3050E 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

N/A
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 Silver 3050E 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 Silver 3050E 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 Silver 3050E 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 Silver 3050E 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

2.8 GHz
AMD Athlon Silver 3050E reaches a boost clock of 2.8 GHz which is lower than that of 94.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.1% 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 1.4 GHz
AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has a base clock of 2x1.4 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 Athlon Silver 3050E 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 Silver 3050E 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 Silver 3050E 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 Silver 3050E 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 Silver 3050E 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 Silver 3050E 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 Athlon Silver 3050E 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 Athlon Silver 3050E 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

2,400 MHz
AMD Athlon Silver 3050E supports XMP/EXPO memory speeds up to 2400 MHz, which is higher than that of 87.9% of processors and equal to 0.5% of processors.
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

16 GB
AMD Athlon Silver 3050E supports up to 16 GB of memory, which is less than 91.7% of processors and equal to 6.4% 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 Silver 3050E 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 Athlon Silver 3050E 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 Silver 3050E 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

300 MHz
AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% 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 decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
AMD Athlon Silver 3050E supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 56.2% of processors and equal to 9.5% 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 Athlon Silver 3050E 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 Athlon Silver 3050E 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 Athlon Silver 3050E does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Athlon Silver 3050E vs the average processor

  • 86.7% lower base power
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E 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 Athlon Silver 3050E has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.6 W vs 45 W
  • 86.7% lower TDP
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E 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 Athlon Silver 3050E 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
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Built-in hardware support for accelerating encryption and cryptographic tasks.
    When it matters: When encryption speed or secure workloads matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.AES, SHA, PCLMULQDQ vs AES, SHA
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E 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 Athlon Silver 3050E 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
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E 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 Athlon Silver 3050E has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 86.7% lower TDP
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E 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 Athlon Silver 3050E supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 92% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (224 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 34.9% lower boost clock
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 41.6% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,451 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 52.5% lower single-core score
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (698 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 53.7% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (224 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 71.6% lower PassMark score
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,991 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 72.6% lower multi-core score
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,312 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 14 lower clock multiplier
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (14 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Dali vs Kaby Lake).
  • 16.7% larger process node
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E 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 Silver 3050E 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 Silver 3050E 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 Silver 3050E 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 Silver 3050E has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 75% less memory capacity
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E 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.
  • 87.5% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (3 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E 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.
  • 92% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (224 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 Silver 3050E has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (224 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.224 vs 2,783
  • 34.9% lower boost clock
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.8 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 Athlon Silver 3050E has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.2.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 41.6% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,451 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 Silver 3050E has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,451 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,451 vs 2,483
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E 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 Silver 3050E has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 52.5% lower single-core score
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (698 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 Silver 3050E has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (698 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.698 vs 1,471
  • 53.7% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (224 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 Silver 3050E has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (224 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.224 vs 484
  • 71.6% lower PassMark score
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,991 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 Silver 3050E has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,991 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.2,991 vs 10,532.5
  • 72.6% lower multi-core score
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050E has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,312 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 Silver 3050E has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,312 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,312 vs 4,793
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Athlon Silver 3050E?

  • Exceptional value for money for entry-level and student users
  • Highly energy-efficient with a low 6W TDP, allowing for silent, fanless laptop designs
  • Reliable for basic daily tasks like home schooling, web browsing, and office work
  • Integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics perform better than many competing entry-level Intel chips
  • Supports Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) with 2 cores and 4 threads for better multitasking than standard dual-cores

What customers dislike about AMD Athlon Silver 3050E?

  • Overall performance is slow and not competitive with modern mid-range processors
  • Struggles significantly with modern gaming and high-demand creative software
  • Older 14nm architecture results in lower energy efficiency compared to newer 7nm chips
  • Limited to a slow base clock of 1.4 GHz, which can feel sluggish during heavy asset loading
  • Often paired with limited non-upgradeable RAM (e.g., 4GB) in budget devices, which can bottleneck the CPU

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laptopmedia.com
29/03/2026
AMD Athlon Silver 3050e - LaptopMedia Benchmark results

The AMD Athlon Silver 3050e is a 14nm "Dali" architecture, entry-level mobile processor with a 2-core/4-thread configuration, base clock of 1.4 GHz, and boost up to 2.8 GHz. Designed for low-cost, ultra-portable devices, its 6W TDP enables fanless, passive cooling in laptops like the Lenovo IdeaPad 1. Performance is limited to basic tasks—web browsing and document editing—with...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026
AMD Athlon Silver 3050e - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD Athlon Silver 3050e is a budget-oriented, 14nm "Dali" architecture mobile processor with 2 cores and 4 threads designed for entry-level, fanless devices with a 6W TDP. PassMark data confirms its position as an ultra-low-power option suited for basic tasks like web browsing and light multimedia, rather than heavy computing. The primary pros include exceptional energy...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
01/07/2026
AMD Athlon Silver 3050e - Specs and Benchmarks - LaptopMedia

The AMD Athlon Silver 3050e is a budget-focused, dual-core processor utilizing the Dali (Zen) architecture to provide 4 threads via SMT for entry-level laptops and tablets. A key feature of the chip is its low 6W TDP, which allows for fanless, silently operated devices. While ideal for light tasks like web browsing and office applications, the integrated Radeon RX Vega 3 graphics...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
08/06/2014
Intel Core i5-4260U Notebook Processor (Technical test data for Athlon Silver 3050E)

The Intel Core i5-4260U is a 22nm Haswell-based, dual-core ULV processor released in 2014, specifically designed for small ultrabooks with a 15W TDP, making efficiency a key pro. It features a 1.4 GHz base clock (up to 2.7 GHz Turbo) and Hyper-Threading, offering a roughly 10% IPC improvement over the previous Ivy Bridge generation. The integrated HD Graphics 5000 offers improved...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
26/04/2013
Intel Core i7-3537U Laptop Processor (Updated with 3050e Benchmark Scores in 2021)

Released in early 2013, the Intel Core i7-3537U is a 22nm Ivy Bridge ULV dual-core processor with Hyper-Threading and 4MB L3 cache, designed for high-efficiency ultrabooks. It runs at a base 2.0 GHz, accelerating to 3.1 GHz via Turbo Boost 2.0 to offer a balance of power and efficiency. Key pros include a low 17W TDP, improved efficiency via 3D transistors, and integrated Intel HD...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
15/06/2021
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 Series (includes benchmarks for the 3050e configuration)

The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 is an ultra-affordable, 15.6-inch entry-level laptop featuring a durable, lightweight plastic chassis designed for basic productivity and media consumption. While praised for its portability and comfortable input devices, the notebook is heavily limited by a dim 220-nit TN panel with poor color accuracy and limited viewing angles. Performance ranges from basic...Read more

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