Cores
2
Threads
4
Boost
3.5 GHz
L3 cache
4 MB
TDP
35W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming3
Productivity3
Single-core3
Multi-core8
Power efficiency3
Lab scores
Performance score3
Cores2
Threads4
Boost clock (GHz)3.5 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p7 fps
1440p5 fps
4K4 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.5 GHz
- Boost clock
- 3.5 GHz
- Multiplier
- 35 (unlocked)
- L1 cache
- 192 KB
- L2 cache
- 1 MB
- L3 cache
- 4 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Max capacity
- 64 GB
- Max bandwidth
- 42.671 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 35W
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
- Launch price
- $49
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Folks love how cheap it is for a basic web surfer or office PC. The main complaint is it chokes on anything beyond light multitasking.
Pros
- Starts and runs on an AM4 board
- Sips power, barely needs a fan
- Handles office work and web browsing
- Lets you play lighter indie games
Cons
- Only four processing threads
- No overclocking headroom
- Integrated graphics too weak
Verdict
Our verdict on the Athlon 3000G
A budget-friendly, low-power dual-core CPU for basic office tasks and light media consumption, but struggles with anything more demanding.
Get it if you need a dirt-cheap chip for a basic office PC or a light home server that sips power. Skip it if you plan to game, edit video, or multitask—this thing chokes on anything beyond web browsing.
Buy it if…
- You need a basic office PC for web browsing and emails.
- You want a cheap home server or media player that sips power.
- You're building a kid's first computer for light schoolwork and Minecraft.
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