A6-9220e
VS
Pentium T4200

A6-9220e vs Pentium T4200

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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.

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 A6-9220e is positioned at rank 930 and the Pentium T4200 is on rank 1061, so the A6-9220e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A6-9220e

#918
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1667%
#919
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1643%
#920
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1508%
#921
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1501%
#922
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1487%
#924
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1436%
#925
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1377%
#926
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1375%
#927
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1338%
#930
A6-9220e
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#933
Athlon X2 L310
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
99%
#939
FX-7600P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
97%
#940
Athlon II M300
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
97%
#944
Athlon Neo X2 L335
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
95%
#945
Core i7-3610QE
MSRP: $315|Avg: $105
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium T4200

#1049
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2752%
#1050
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2712%
#1051
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2490%
#1052
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2478%
#1053
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2456%
#1055
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2371%
#1056
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2274%
#1057
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2270%
#1058
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2209%
#1061
Pentium T4200
MSRP: $99|Avg: $10
100%
#1062
Core i7-2720QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
100%
#1063
Pentium 2020M
MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A
99%
#1064
Celeron P4500
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
99%
#1065
Pentium Dual Core SU4100
MSRP: $134|Avg: $10
99%
#1066
Processor N50
MSRP: $128|Avg: $120
98%
#1067
Athlon II N350
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
98%
#1068
Celeron N3350
MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A
97%
#1070
Core i7-2675QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
97%
#1071
A9-9410
MSRP: $150|Avg: $25
97%
#1073
A8 Pro-7150B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
96%
#1074
A9-9420
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
96%
#1075
Celeron B730
MSRP: $70|Avg: $10
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A6-9220e (2017) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightA6-9220ePentium T4200
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium T4200 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightA6-9220ePentium T4200
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-9220e and Pentium T4200

AMD

A6-9220e

The A6-9220e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,056 points. Launch price was $70.

Intel

Pentium T4200

The Pentium T4200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,055 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The A6-9220e is built on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the A6-9220e scores 1,056 against the Pentium T4200's 1,055 — a 0.1% lead for the A6-9220e.

FeatureA6-9220ePentium T4200
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.4 GHz
Base Clock
1.6 GHz
2 GHz+25%
L3 Cache
1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache
1 MB
Process
28 nm-38%
45 nm
Architecture
Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark
1,056
1,055
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Memory & Platform

The A6-9220e uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium T4200 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureA6-9220ePentium T4200
Socket
BGA
PGA478
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8
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Advanced Features

The A6-9220e includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Pentium T4200 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureA6-9220ePentium T4200
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon R4