Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE vs FX-6350

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $24 less on MSRP ($108 MSRP vs $132 MSRP).
✅Delivers 22.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 42.9 vs 35.2 PassMark/$ ($108 MSRP vs $132 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 125W, a 90W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Vega 3, while FX-6350 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than FX-6350 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (4,633 vs 4,640).

FX-6350

2013

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 35.2 vs 42.9 PassMark/$ ($132 MSRP vs $108 MSRP).
❌257.1% higher power demand at 125W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

2020

FX-6350

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $24 less on MSRP ($108 MSRP vs $132 MSRP).
✅Delivers 22.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 42.9 vs 35.2 PassMark/$ ($108 MSRP vs $132 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 125W, a 90W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Vega 3, while FX-6350 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than FX-6350 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (4,633 vs 4,640).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 35.2 vs 42.9 PassMark/$ ($132 MSRP vs $108 MSRP).
❌257.1% higher power demand at 125W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is FX-6350 better than Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE?

Yes. FX-6350 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 15.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.2% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, FX-6350 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 15.5% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, FX-6350 is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 6 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

FX-6350 is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. FX-6350 is 22.2% more expensive on MSRP at $132 MSRP versus $108 MSRP, and it gives you a 15.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the smarter recommendation now. At roughly 4,633 PassMark with 2 cores and 4 threads, it only makes sense as a bare-minimum stopgap or a very constrained existing-platform upgrade.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2013). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE Benchmark Check

FX-6350 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE	FX-6350
1080p
low	116 FPS	116 FPS
medium	116 FPS	116 FPS
high	104 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	116 FPS	116 FPS
medium	114 FPS	116 FPS
high	86 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	65 FPS
medium	57 FPS	58 FPS
high	43 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	36 FPS

Feature	Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE	FX-6350
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	6 / 6+200%
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	4.2 GHz+24%
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.9 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	6144 kB+1100%
Process	12 nm-63%	32 nm
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Vishera (2012−2015)
PassMark	4,633	4,640

Feature	Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE	FX-6350
Socket	AM4	AM3+
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2667	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—

Feature	Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE	FX-6350
MSRP	$108-18%	$132
Performance per Dollar	42.9+22%	35.2
Release Date	2020	2013

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE vs FX-6350