CPU
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A6 Micro-6500T
Pentium Dual Core 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 Micro-6500T is positioned at rank 1045 and the Pentium Dual Core T4200 is on rank 1044, so the Pentium Dual Core T4200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6 Micro-6500T
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6 Micro-6500T | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6 Micro-6500T | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+50%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A6 Micro-6500T and Pentium Dual Core T4200
A6 Micro-6500T
The A6 Micro-6500T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,146 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium Dual Core T4200
The Pentium Dual Core T4200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,149 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A6 Micro-6500T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A6 Micro-6500T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the A6 Micro-6500T versus 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4200 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual Core T4200. The A6 Micro-6500T uses the Mullins (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A6 Micro-6500T scores 1,146 against the Pentium Dual Core T4200's 1,149 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T4200.
| Feature | A6 Micro-6500T | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Mullins (2014) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,146 | 1,149 |
Memory & Platform
The A6 Micro-6500T uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A6 Micro-6500T | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | P |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
The A6 Micro-6500T includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | A6 Micro-6500T | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon R4 | — |
Value Analysis
The A6 Micro-6500T launched at $100 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 debuted at $100. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Pentium Dual Core T4200 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A6 Micro-6500T delivers 76.4 pts/$ vs 114.9 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual Core T4200 — making the Pentium Dual Core T4200 the 40.3% better value option.
| Feature | A6 Micro-6500T | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 76.4 | 114.9+50% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2009 |
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