Core i5-661 vs Pentium P6200

Core i5-661

2 Cores4 Thrd87 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2010

Pentium P6200

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.13 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-661

2 / 4

2,387

0.0%

Pentium Dual Core T4500

2,394

+0.3%

Processor N50

Pentium Dual Core T2370

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 i5-661 is positioned at rank 959 and the Pentium P6200 is on rank 557, so the Pentium P6200 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 i5-661

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

25592%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

24182%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

17558%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5290%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4190%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3665%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2099%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2072%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1887%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1886%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1865%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1815%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1790%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1782%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1766%

#959

Core i5-661

MSRP: $196|Avg: $40

100%

#960

Core i5-750

MSRP: $210|Avg: $30

100%

#961

Core i3-4150

MSRP: $281|Avg: $70

100%

#962

Core i3-2100T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $127

99%

#963

Pentium E2210

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

98%

#964

Core i3-560

MSRP: $138|Avg: $10

98%

#965

Core i3-550

MSRP: $138|Avg: $5

97%

#966

Core i7-980

MSRP: $583|Avg: $50

97%

#967

Pentium G3250

MSRP: $171|Avg: $25

96%

#968

Pentium E2200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

96%

#969

Core 2 Duo E7300

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

96%

#970

Core i3-540

MSRP: $133|Avg: $5

96%

#972

Phenom II X3 700e

MSRP: $125|Avg: $40

95%

#973

Core i5-760

MSRP: $230|Avg: $61

95%

#974

Core i3-7102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $80

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium P6200

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

98%

#545

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

735%

#546

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

725%

#547

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

665%

#548

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

662%

#549

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

656%

#551

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

634%

#552

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

608%

#553

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

607%

#554

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

590%

#557

Pentium P6200

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-661 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium P6200 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-661	Pentium P6200
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ More affordable ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium P6200 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 38% cheaper ($25 vs $40) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-661	Pentium P6200
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+60%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ More affordable ($25)

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 i5-661 Benchmark Check

Pentium P6200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-661 and Pentium P6200

Core i5-661

The Core i5-661 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 87 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,387 points. Launch price was $252.

Pentium P6200

The Pentium P6200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,394 points. Launch price was $60.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-661 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium P6200's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-661 versus 0.13 GHz on the Pentium P6200 — a 186.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-661 (base: 3.33 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Core i5-661 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium P6200 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-661 scores 2,387 against the Pentium P6200's 2,394 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium P6200. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-661 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6200.

Feature	Core i5-661	Pentium P6200
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+2669%	0.13 GHz
Base Clock	3.33 GHz+56%	2.13 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Clarkdale (2010−2011)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	2,387	2,394
Geekbench 6 Single	—	200
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	400

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-661 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium P6200 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-661	Pentium P6200
Socket	LGA1156	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-661) / None (Pentium P6200). The Pentium P6200 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Core i5-661 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium P6200 targets Legacy Laptop.

Feature	Core i5-661	Pentium P6200
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	None
Target Use	—	Legacy Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-661 launched at $196 MSRP, while the Pentium P6200 debuted at $60. At current prices ($40 vs $25), the Pentium P6200 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-661 delivers 59.7 pts/$ vs 95.8 pts/$ for the Pentium P6200 — making the Pentium P6200 the 46.4% better value option.