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AMD unveils new budget Athlon 3000G CPU with unlocked multiplier
AMD has launched the budget Athlon 3000G processor, featuring an unlocked multiplier for just $49. Despite its older Zen 1 architecture, the low price is its biggest draw.
Yesterday, AMD released the budget Athlon 3000G processor with integrated Vega 3 graphics. This CPU runs at 3500 MHz, boasts a 35W TDP, and, surprisingly, features an unlocked multiplier.
⤢ ВІДКРИТИLike previous AM4 Athlon chips, this new processor comes with two cores and four threads.
It might seem like we have a new king of the budget market, but that thought only lasts until you look at the chip's process node and architecture.
Unfortunately, the AMD Athlon 3000G belongs to the outdated 14nm family, based on the first iteration of the Zen architecture. This means it lacks the benefits of modern Zen 2, a fact confirmed by tests conducted by our colleagues at TechPowerUp. Be sure to check out their in-depth review of the Athlon 3000G processor.
⤢ ВІДКРИТИEven at its maximum overclock of a respectable 4 GHz, the newcomer doesn't deliver outstanding results, which was largely expected given its architecture. However, its very reasonable $49 price tag is crucial to remember.
So, while the Pentium G5600 chip proved faster than the Athlon 3000G, its $75 price point means it can't claim any real advantage over AMD's new offering.
