Core i5-6200U vs Athlon Silver 3050e
Core i5-6200U
Athlon Silver 3050e
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 Core i5-6200U is positioned at rank 230 and the Athlon Silver 3050e is on rank 699, so the Core i5-6200U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-6200U
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver 3050e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-6200U | Athlon Silver 3050e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-6200U | Athlon Silver 3050e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
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 Core i5-6200U and Athlon Silver 3050e
Core i5-6200U
The Core i5-6200U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,990 points. Launch price was $281.
Athlon Silver 3050e
The Athlon Silver 3050e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,979 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-6200U and Athlon Silver 3050e share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i5-6200U versus 2.8 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050e — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Core i5-6200U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon Silver 3050e uses Dali (Zen) (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-6200U scores 2,990 against the Athlon Silver 3050e's 2,979 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-6200U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 946 vs 758, a 22.1% lead for the Core i5-6200U that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-6200U vs 4 MB on the Athlon Silver 3050e.
| Feature | Core i5-6200U | Athlon Silver 3050e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz+64% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Dali (Zen) (2020) |
| PassMark | 2,990 | 2,979 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,175 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 946+25% | 758 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,494 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-6200U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Silver 3050e uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Core i5-6200U versus 2400 on the Athlon Silver 3050e — the Athlon Silver 3050e supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-6200U) vs 8 (Athlon Silver 3050e) — the Core i5-6200U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Integrated (Core i5-6200U) and Dalí (Athlon Silver 3050e).
| Feature | Core i5-6200U | Athlon Silver 3050e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | 2400+59900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+104857500% | 32 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12+50% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-6200U) vs true (Athlon Silver 3050e). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 520 (Core i5-6200U) and Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Silver 3050e) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-6200U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-6200U rivals A12-9700P.
| Feature | Core i5-6200U | Athlon Silver 3050e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 520 | Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | true |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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