Core i5-6287U vs Athlon PRO 200GE
Core i5-6287U
Athlon PRO 200GE
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. The Core i5-6287U is positioned at rank #470 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-6287U
Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 200GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-6287U | Athlon PRO 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($81) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-6287U | Athlon PRO 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($81) |
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 i5-6287U and Athlon PRO 200GE
Core i5-6287U
The Core i5-6287U 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 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,801 points. Launch price was $304.
Athlon PRO 200GE
The Athlon PRO 200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,816 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-6287U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Athlon PRO 200GE's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-6287U versus 3.2 GHz on the Athlon PRO 200GE — a 9% clock advantage for the Core i5-6287U (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-6287U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon PRO 200GE uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-6287U scores 3,801 against the Athlon PRO 200GE's 3,816 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon PRO 200GE. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i5-6287U vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon PRO 200GE.
| Feature | Core i5-6287U | Athlon PRO 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+9% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 3,801 | 3,816 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 816 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-6287U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon PRO 200GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. The Athlon PRO 200GE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-6287U) vs 8 (Athlon PRO 200GE) — the Core i5-6287U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Skylake-U (Core i5-6287U) and AMD AM4 (Athlon PRO 200GE).
| Feature | Core i5-6287U | Athlon PRO 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12+50% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-6287U) / not specified (Athlon PRO 200GE). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Graphics 550 (Core i5-6287U) and AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon PRO 200GE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-6287U targets High Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-6287U rivals FX-9800P.
| Feature | Core i5-6287U | Athlon PRO 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Iris Graphics 550 | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | High Performance Laptop | — |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on Core i5-6287U and Athlon PRO 200GE
