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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£60
  • Avg. price in US: ~$70
  • PassMark benchmark result: 4633
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: N/A GHz

AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.7

Overall score

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

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

Score components:

90.0%

3.7

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
3.7

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

60.0%

2.6

Performance

18.0%

4.4

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.9

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.9

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.2

Platform

1.0%

6.7

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

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

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

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 1.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.2

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    2.0

    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

  • 1.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.8

    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 Pro 3125GE is a dual-core, four-thread desktop processor based on the Zen+ architecture and built on a 12nm process for the AM4 socket. It features a base and maximum boost clock speed of 3.4 GHz, 4MB of L3 cache, and integrated Radeon Graphics with a base frequency of 1100 MHz. Its primary advantages include a low 35W TDP for high energy efficiency, support for DDR4 memory up to 2667 MHz, and professional-grade security features like AMD GuardMI and Memory Guard. However, it is primarily limited by its older dual-core configuration, which makes it less competitive for modern gaming or heavy multitasking compared to newer multi-core alternatives.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

60.0%

?

Performance

18.0%

?

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

?

Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

3.7
AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has a technical score of 3.74 points, which is lower than that of 89.9% of products in this category.
User score

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

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

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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

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

Score components:

60.0%

3.7

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.6
AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.6 points, which is lower than 82.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

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

Importance: HIGH

desktop
AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE 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 Silver Pro 3125GE 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 Silver Pro 3125GE 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 Silver Pro 3125GE 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 Pro 3125GE 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 Pro 3125GE 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 Pro 3125GE 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 3.4 GHz
AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has a base clock of 2x3.4 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

12 nm
AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE uses a 12 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 49.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

GlobalFoundries 12 nm
AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE is built on the GlobalFoundries 12 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 49.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% 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 Pro 3125GE 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 Pro 3125GE 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 Pro 3125GE 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 Pro 3125GE 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 Silver Pro 3125GE 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 Silver Pro 3125GE 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

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

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% 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 Pro 3125GE 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 Silver Pro 3125GE 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 Pro 3125GE has 3 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 93% of processors and equal to 2.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

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Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.265 (HW decode/encode)
AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE supports H.265 (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 74.2% of processors and equal to 0.2% 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 Silver Pro 3125GE 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 Silver Pro 3125GE 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

yes
AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 35 W
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AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE vs the average processor

  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE 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 Silver Pro 3125GE supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE 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 Silver Pro 3125GE 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 Silver Pro 3125GE 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 Silver Pro 3125GE supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE 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 Silver Pro 3125GE uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).AM4 vs FP2
  • 4.17x cheaper
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE is cheaper than the average processor (£60 vs £250).
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE is cheaper than the average processor (£60 vs £250).£60 vs £250
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE 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 Pro 3125GE 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
  • 22.2% lower base power
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE 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.
    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 Pro 3125GE 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.35 W vs 45 W
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    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

    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm).GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE 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.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE 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 Silver Pro 3125GE 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.

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Overall
Platform
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 48.3% lower single-core score
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (761 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 64.7% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (983 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 56% lower PassMark score
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,633 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 16.5% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,074 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 49.7% lower multi-core score
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,409 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • No Turbo Boost
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Picasso vs Kaby Lake).
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE 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 Pro 3125GE 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 Pro 3125GE has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 18% larger die size
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has a higher die size than the average processor (210 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 8 fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.265 (HW decode/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 Silver Pro 3125GE has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (3 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE 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 Silver Pro 3125GE 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 Pro 3125GE has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 48.3% lower single-core score
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (761 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 Pro 3125GE has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (761 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.761 vs 1,471
  • 64.7% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (983 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 Pro 3125GE has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (983 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.983 vs 2,783
  • 56% lower PassMark score
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,633 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 Pro 3125GE has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,633 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.4,633 vs 10,532.5
  • 16.5% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,074 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 Pro 3125GE has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,074 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.2,074 vs 2,483
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Picasso 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 Silver Pro 3125GE uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Picasso vs Kaby Lake).Picasso vs Kaby Lake
  • 49.7% lower multi-core score
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,409 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 Pro 3125GE has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,409 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.2,409 vs 4,793
  • 8 fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.8 vs 16
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What customers like about AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE?

  • Low power consumption with a 35W TDP, making it energy efficient and cool-running.
  • Integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics allow for basic display and light media tasks without a discrete GPU.
  • Reliable for basic office work, web browsing, and simple tasks like running a Minecraft server or NAS.
  • Supports ECC memory, which is beneficial for mission-critical systems and data integrity.
  • Affordable entry-level option for budget builds or older office PC upgrades.

What customers dislike about AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE?

  • Limited multitasking performance due to having only 2 cores and 4 threads.
  • Unsuitable for modern gaming or high-demand applications, struggling with recent releases.
  • Locked multiplier prevents easy overclocking to gain extra performance.
  • Older architecture (Zen Dali) that is no longer competitive with current-generation budget CPUs.
  • Reported performance degradation over time with some users experiencing lag during video playback.

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valid.x86.fr
21/07/2020
CPU-Z Benchmark for AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE w/ (1T)

The provided CPU-Z validation for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D (8-core/16-thread, Zen 3) on a Gigabyte B550 board with 32GB DDR4-3200 shows a single-thread score of ~547 and multi-thread score of ~5867. This positions the chip as a highly competitive, cost-effective upgrade for the AM4 platform, offering performance comparable to a Core i7-12700K in multi-threaded tasks. Key pros include...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
21/07/2021
AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE is a 12nm, 2-core/4-thread, 3.4 GHz processor designed for low-power, entry-level business applications, offering performance comparable to older 4th-generation Intel Core i5 CPUs. Pros include exceptional 35W TDP energy efficiency, Radeon Vega 3 integrated graphics, and enterprise features like ECC memory support, making it ideal for compact, silent...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
01/02/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark for AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE w/ (1T)

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D acts as a high-value gaming processor for the AM4 platform, leveraging 96MB of L3 cache to deliver performance close to the 5800X3D at a lower price point. Key advantages include exceptional gaming efficiency and a 3D V-Cache that excels in demanding titles, making it an ideal drop-in upgrade for older systems. However, the chip is constrained by lower clock...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
21/07/2020
AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE is a 12nm Zen+ dual-core processor (AM4 socket) offering a 3.4 GHz base clock and 4 threads, positioning it as an entry-level solution for basic, power-efficient office tasks. Key advantages include its low 35W TDP for cool operation, integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics, and enterprise-focused features such as ECC memory support. However, the...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
16/02/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark for AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE (Single-thread)

The Intel Core i9-14900K, featured in the referenced CPU-Z benchmark, is a 24-core "Raptor Lake Refresh" flagship hitting 6.0 GHz, offering marginal 3-5% performance gains over the 13900KS with typical scores around 978 single-core and 18,117+ multi-core. Key advantages include top-tier single-threaded speeds, superior 3D rendering performance, and DDR4/DDR5 compatibility on...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
Q3 2020
AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE, released in Q3 2020 for the AM4 platform, is a dual-core, four-thread processor designed for budget-conscious, low-power desktop systems. It operates at a 3.4 GHz base speed with integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics, aiming at basic office applications. While offering ECC memory support and a low 35W TDP suitable for thin clients, the CPU lacks a turbo...Read more

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