CPU
GPU
Core i5-6200U
Pentium Silver
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 Pentium Silver is on rank 120, so the Pentium Silver 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 Pentium Silver
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-6200U | Pentium Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-6200U | Pentium Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-6200U and Pentium Silver
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.
Pentium Silver
The Pentium Silver is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Passmark benchmark score: 2,989 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i5-6200U is built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-6200U scores 2,990 against the Pentium Silver's 2,989 — a 0% lead for the Core i5-6200U.
| Feature | Core i5-6200U | Pentium Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | — |
| Process | 14 nm | — |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | — |
| PassMark | 2,990 | 2,989 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 946 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-6200U) / not specified (Pentium Silver). The Core i5-6200U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 520), while the Pentium Silver requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-6200U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-6200U rivals A12-9700P.
| Feature | Core i5-6200U | Pentium Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 520 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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