AMD Athlon Silver 3050U
Opinion and specs
Our verdict
BasicThe AMD Athlon Silver 3050U is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2020.
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $259.
There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core i3-1005G1 is 63% faster and its entry price is $10 lower.
Frequently asked questions
Is the AMD Athlon Silver 3050U a good processor?
The AMD Athlon Silver 3050U is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 257 of 273 and delivers 4.7% of what the fastest one on the market does.
What does the U mean in AMD processors?
The U marks AMD's low-power line: 15 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.
What year is the AMD Athlon Silver 3050U from?
AMD Athlon Silver 3050U came out in 2020.
What is the Intel equivalent of AMD Athlon Silver 3050U?
The closest in performance is Intel Pentium Silver N6000.
How much does a laptop with the AMD Athlon Silver 3050U cost?
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $259.
Which alternative is worth it?
There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core i3-1005G1 is 63% faster and its entry price is $10 lower.
Specs
| Model | 3050U |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Family | AMD Athlon Silver |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD SoC |
| Boost frequency | 3,2 GHz |
| Cores | 2 |
| Threads | 2 |
| Frequency | 2,3 GHz |
| Cache | 4 MB |
| Lithography | 45 nm |
| Cache type | L3 |
Performance summary
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Laptops with AMD Athlon Silver 3050U:
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