AMD Athlon 3000G vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus
AMD Athlon 3000G 2-core AM4
Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus 18-core LGA1851
What Buyers Say
AMD Athlon 3000G 2-core AM4
The AMD Athlon 3000G is generally well-received for its compatibility with various AM4 motherboards, including B550 and X370, and its support for Windows 11 with proper BIOS settings. Users appreciate the included thermal paste on the stock cooler and the integrated Vega 3 graphics, though performance for demanding games like Flight Simulator is limited. Some questions remain about specific BIOS versions and memory QVL compatibility, with one answer admitting uncertainty.
Pros
- Compatible with AM4 motherboards
- Supports Windows 11
- Includes thermal paste
- Integrated Vega 3 graphics
Cons
- Limited gaming performance
- BIOS version uncertainty
- Memory QVL unclear
- Some compatibility questions unanswered
Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus 18-core LGA1851
This budget CPU is praised for its excellent value, offering performance close to much pricier chips. Users report significant improvements in gaming and productivity, with one noting a slight FPS drop at 4K compared to a 7800X3D but better 1% lows. Overall, it's seen as a fantastic choice for the money.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Close to high-end performance
- 18 cores for productivity
- Stable 1% lows in gaming
- Great for gaming and work
Cons
- Slight FPS drop at 4K vs 7800X3D
- Requires DDR5 memory
- No integrated graphics (likely)
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Athlon 3000G | Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Athlon | Core Ultra 5 |
| Model | 3000G | 250KF |
| Codename | Picasso (Zen+) | Arrow Lake Refresh |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 3★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 2 | 18★ |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| E-cores | — | 12★ |
| Threads | 4 | 18★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 30★ |
| L3 Cache | 4 | 30★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24★ |
| TDP | 35★ | 125 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 159★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | None |
| NPU TOPS | — | 13★ |
Pros & Cons
AMD Athlon 3000G 2-core AM4
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average ai (34th percentile)
Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus 18-core LGA1851
- Strong single thread (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ai (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
AMD Athlon 3000G 2-core AM4 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.