Athlon Silver 3050U

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon Silver 3050U

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Athlon Silver 3050U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,562 Rank: 1227
Rank Name Score Visual
1223 Core M-5Y70 4,564
+0%
1224 Xeon E5-2420 v2 4,564
+0%
1225 Core i7-870 4,564
+0%
1226 Core i7-5500U 4,563
+0%
1227 Athlon Silver 3050U 4,562
1228 Xeon D-1537 4,556
-0.1%
1229 Core i3-2105 4,556
-0.1%
1230 Core i7-3667U 4,556
-0.1%
1231 Core i7-2715QE 4,554
-0.2%
1232 A10-6790K 4,554
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon Silver 3050U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,446 Rank: 1333
Rank Name Score Visual
1329 FX-4170 4,449
+0.1%
1330 Phenom II X4 980 4,448
+0%
1331 FX-4300 4,448
+0%
1332 Core i3-7020U 4,446
+0%
1333 Athlon Silver 3050U 4,446
1334 Athlon X4 870K 4,445
+-0%
1335 Xeon E5462 4,444
+-0%
1336 Core i5-5350U 4,444
+-0%
1337 Core i7-2620M 4,443
-0.1%
1338 Intel Core i7-640M 4,443
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon Silver 3050U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,640 Rank: 1185
Rank Name Score Visual
1181 Xeon X5680 4,645
+0.1%
1182 Core i7-3537U 4,642
+0%
1183 Core i3-2120 4,641
+0%
1184 Core M-5Y70 4,640
+0%
1185 Athlon Silver 3050U 4,640
1186 Core M 5Y10 4,638
+-0%
1187 Core i7-2720QM 4,638
+-0%
1188 Xeon W3565 4,637
-0.1%
1189 Xeon E3-1245 4,637
-0.1%
1190 Core M-5Y71 4,635
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Athlon Silver 3050U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,541 Rank: 1226
Rank Name Score Visual
1222 Phenom II X4 955 4,541
+0%
1223 FX-9800P 4,541
+0%
1224 Xeon E3-1220L v2 4,541
+0%
1225 Celeron G5900 4,541
+0%
1226 Athlon Silver 3050U 4,541
1227 Core i5-6200U 4,540
+-0%
1228 Core i3-6100H 4,540
+-0%
1229 Core i5-5300U 4,540
+-0%
1230 Core i7-4510U 4,540
+-0%
1231 Athlon II X4 555 4,540
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon Silver 3050U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,515 Rank: 1246
Rank Name Score Visual
1242 Core i3-2120 4,515
+0%
1243 Athlon II X3 460 4,515
+0%
1244 Phenom II X4 810 4,515
+0%
1245 Xeon E5420 4,515
+0%
1246 Athlon Silver 3050U 4,515
1247 Pentium G4500 4,514
+-0%
1248 Core i3-6100H 4,514
+-0%
1249 Core i5-3230M 4,514
+-0%
1250 A8-6500 4,514
+-0%
1251 A8-3800 4,514
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon Silver 3050U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,527 Rank: 1235
Rank Name Score Visual
1231 Pentium G4520 4,528
+0%
1232 A10-5800B 4,528
+0%
1233 Celeron G5900 4,528
+0%
1234 A8-5600K 4,527
+0%
1235 Athlon Silver 3050U 4,527
1236 Pentium G4400 4,526
+-0%
1237 Core i5-2520M 4,526
+-0%
1238 Phenom II X4 980 4,526
+-0%
1239 PRO A10-8770E 4,526
+-0%
1240 Celeron G4930 4,525
+-0%

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Athlon Silver 3050U Details

For users seeking a compact, energy-efficient mobile processor with integrated graphics, the AMD Athlon Silver 3050U offers a practical solution for light productivity and multimedia tasks. Launched in January 2020, this mobile CPU is built on AMD’s Zen (Dali) architecture and is fabricated at GlobalFoundries using a 14 nm process. Despite its age, it remains relevant in entry-level laptops and low-power devices due to its balanced performance and minimal power consumption.

The Athlon Silver 3050U features two cores and four threads, thanks to AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology, allowing it to handle multiple workloads efficiently. It operates at a base frequency of 2.2 GHz and can boost up to 3.2 GHz under load, providing a noticeable performance uplift when needed. The processor includes 4 MB of L3 cache, which helps reduce memory latency and supports smoother multitasking. It is packaged in the FP5 socket and has a 15 W TDP, making it ideal for thin-and-light notebooks where thermal constraints are a concern.

Memory support includes dual-channel DDR4 with a rated speed of 2400 MT/s, delivering a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The CPU also supports PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes, ensuring compatibility with modern storage and expansion options. Integrated into the processor is the Radeon Vega 3 graphics, which, while not suitable for gaming, provides sufficient performance for everyday use, video playback, and light content creation.

The Athlon Silver 3050U supports a wide range of modern instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, SSE, and AMD-V for virtualization, enhancing performance in computation-heavy applications and virtual machine environments. It also supports AES encryption, useful for data security, and includes features like BMI1, BMI2, and FMA3 for improved computational efficiency.

In benchmark testing, the Athlon Silver 3050U scores 4562 overall, ranking #1227 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance of 4640 places it at #1184, while its multicore score of 4446 lands at #1332. These results place it behind several modern Intel and AMD processors but ahead of older and lower-tier mobile CPUs. It competes closely with processors like the Core i5-5350U and Core i7-640M, though it trails behind more powerful contemporaries such as the Ryzen 3 3250U and Core i7-5500U.

As of March 2026, the Athlon Silver 3050U remains a viable option for budget-conscious users, students, or businesses requiring reliable performance in low-power systems. While it lacks the raw power of current-generation processors, its efficiency, integrated graphics, and support for modern features make it suitable for basic computing, web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. It is not designed for gaming or intensive workloads, but for its intended market segment, it delivers a reliable and cost-effective experience.
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AMD Athlon Silver 3050U

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon Silver 3050U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 22x (locked)
Core Name: Dali
Socket: Socket FP5
Package: FP5
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 94.208 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB
L3 Cache: 3.815 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 148 mm²
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 F16C SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-V SMT
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