Core i5-6300HQ vs N200

Core i5-6300HQ

4 Cores4 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2015

N200

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-6300HQ

4 / 4

4,672

0.0%

4,729

+1.2%

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 i5-6300HQ is positioned at rank 212 and the N200 is on rank 137, so the N200 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 Core i5-6300HQ

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#200

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

377%

#201

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

371%

#202

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

341%

#203

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

339%

#204

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

336%

#206

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

325%

#207

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

311%

#208

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

311%

#209

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

302%

#212

Core i5-6300HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar N200

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

98%

#125

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

310%

#126

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

306%

#127

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

281%

#128

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

279%

#129

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

277%

#131

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

267%

#132

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

256%

#133

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

256%

#134

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

249%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

100%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

100%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

99%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

97%

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 N200 (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-6300HQ	N200
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($193)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-6300HQ (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-6300HQ	N200
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($193)

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.

Core i5-6300HQ Benchmark Check

N200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-6300HQ and N200

Core i5-6300HQ

The Core i5-6300HQ 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,672 points. Launch price was $250.

N200

The N200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 4,729 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-6300HQ and N200 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-6300HQ versus 3.7 GHz on the N200 — a 14.5% clock advantage for the N200. The Core i5-6300HQ is built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-6300HQ scores 4,672 against the N200's 4,729 — a 1.2% lead for the N200. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i5-6300HQ vs 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N200.

Feature	Core i5-6300HQ	N200
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.7 GHz+16%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	—
L3 Cache	6 MB	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB	—
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	—
PassMark	4,672	4,729+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-6300HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the N200 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-6300HQ	N200
Socket	BGA1440	FCBGA1264
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-6300HQ) / not specified (N200). The Core i5-6300HQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 530), while the N200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-6300HQ targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-6300HQ rivals A12-9730P.