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AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE vs AMD Ryzen 3 1300X: Comparison
Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE vs Ryzen 3 1300X l3 cache compared
On l3 cache the spread is 50%, Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE 4 MB against Ryzen 3 1300X 8 MB, so Ryzen 3 1300X takes it. On total cores there is little in it, 2 on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE versus 4 on the Ryzen 3 1300X. Performance cores is closer, 2 on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE versus 4 on the Ryzen 3 1300X. They differ on p-core boost clock too, 3.4 GHz on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 1300X. They differ on p-core base clock too, 3.4 GHz on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 1300X. Ryzen 3 1300X also leads on l2 cache, 1 MB on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE versus 2 MB on the Ryzen 3 1300X. There is a split on tdp as well, 35 W on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE versus 65 W on the Ryzen 3 1300X. Integrated graphics is not the same on both, Yes on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE versus No on the Ryzen 3 1300X. They differ on product line too, Other on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE versus Ryzen 3 on the Ryzen 3 1300X.
Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE vs Ryzen 3 1300X: which one fits your build
The Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE suits Athlon PRO platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is not the pick for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds. Take the Ryzen 3 1300X for buyers specifically wanting genuine first-generation Zen 4-core capability at an entry-level price. Avoid it for buyers prioritizing per-core performance, later Zen generations offer meaningfully better single-threaded results.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Efficiency cores, total threads, socket, socket status and form factor read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 2 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE and Ryzen 3 1300X differ on release year?
Yes. Release Year reads 2020 on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE versus 2017 on the Ryzen 3 1300X.
Is the Market Segment the same on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE and Ryzen 3 1300X?
It is. Both are listed at Desktop, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- AMD
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- AMD
Product Line
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- Other
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- Ryzen 3
Form Factor
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- Desktop
Codename
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- Picasso
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- Summit Ridge
Release Year
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- 2020
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 2017
TDP
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- 35 W
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 65 W
iGPU
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- Radeon Graphics
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- None
Market Segment
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- Desktop
Socket
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- AM4
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- AM4
Socket Status
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- End of Life
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- 12nm
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 14 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- 2
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 4Best
Performance Cores
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- 2
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 4Best
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- 0
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 4
SMT Enabled
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- Yes
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- 3.4 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 3.5 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- 3.4 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 3.7 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- No
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- Yes
L2 Cache
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- 1 MB-50%
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 2 MBBest
L3 Cache
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- 4 MB-50%
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 8 MBBest
Base Power
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- 35 W
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 65 W
Memory Type
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- DDR4, 2-Channel, Up to 2667 MT/s
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- DDR4
Memory Channels
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- 2
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 2
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- Yes
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- No
PCIe Generation
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- PCIe 3.0
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 3.0
Retail Availability
- AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
- Tray OEM
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- Retail
Which one should you pick?
Choose 3125GE if you want the higher memory channels (2 vs 2).
Choose 1300X if you want the higher L2 cache (2 MB vs 1 MB) and the higher L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
Price comparison
| Retailer | AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE | AMD Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $129.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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