
3020e

Pentium P6200
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The 3020e is positioned at rank 805 and the Pentium P6200 is on rank 557, so the Pentium P6200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar 3020e
Performance Per Dollar Pentium P6200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | 3020e | Pentium P6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | 3020e | Pentium P6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.

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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of 3020e and Pentium P6200

3020e
The 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FT5. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,406 points. Launch price was $50.

Pentium P6200
The Pentium P6200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,394 points. Launch price was $60.
Processing Power
Both the 3020e and Pentium P6200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the 3020e versus 0.13 GHz on the Pentium P6200 — a 181% clock advantage for the 3020e (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The 3020e uses the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium P6200 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the 3020e scores 2,406 against the Pentium P6200's 2,394 — a 0.5% lead for the 3020e. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 660 vs 200, a 107% lead for the 3020e that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,100 vs 400 (93.3% advantage for the 3020e). L3 cache: 4 MB on the 3020e vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6200.
| Feature | 3020e | Pentium P6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+1900% | 0.13 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.13 GHz+78% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Dali (Zen) (2020) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,406 | 2,394 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 480 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 660+230% | 200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,100+175% | 400 |
Memory & Platform
The 3020e uses the FT5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium P6200 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the 3020e versus DDR3-1066 on the Pentium P6200 — the 3020e supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The 3020e supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (3020e) vs 16 (Pentium P6200) — the Pentium P6200 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | 3020e | Pentium P6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT5 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (3020e) vs None (Pentium P6200). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (Vega 3) (3020e) and Intel HD Graphics (Pentium P6200) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: 3020e targets Entry Level Laptop, Pentium P6200 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: 3020e rivals Celeron N4020.
| Feature | 3020e | Pentium P6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics (Vega 3) | Intel HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | None |
| Target Use | Entry Level Laptop | Legacy Laptop |
Value Analysis
The 3020e launched at $100 MSRP, while the Pentium P6200 debuted at $60. At current prices ($25 vs $25), the Pentium P6200 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the 3020e delivers 96.2 pts/$ vs 95.8 pts/$ for the Pentium P6200 — making the 3020e the 0.5% better value option.
| Feature | 3020e | Pentium P6200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $60-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 96.2 | 95.8 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2010 |
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