Core i7-6820HQ vs Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE

Core i7-6820HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2015

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-6820HQ

4 / 8

6,758

0.0%

6,813

+0.8%

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 i7-6820HQ is positioned at rank #58 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 i7-6820HQ

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

99%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#46

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

217%

#47

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

214%

#48

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

196%

#49

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

195%

#50

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

194%

#52

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

187%

#53

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

179%

#54

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

179%

#55

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

174%

#58

Core i7-6820HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

97%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE

#177

Athlon 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

105%

#178

Core i5-13500E

MSRP: $235|Avg: $235

105%

#179

Core i5-12500E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $200

105%

#180

Core i9-11900

MSRP: $439|Avg: $220

105%

#181

Core i7-12700E

MSRP: $314|Avg: $278

105%

#182

Core i3-14100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $135

105%

#183

Core i5-13400T

MSRP: $221|Avg: $200

104%

#184

Core i3-12300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

103%

#185

Core i5-10505

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

103%

#186

Ryzen 3 4300G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

102%

#187

Ryzen 9 3950X

MSRP: $749|Avg: $389

102%

#188

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

MSRP: $165|Avg: $165

101%

#189

Ryzen 7 4700GE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

101%

#190

Core i5-10400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $100

101%

#191

Core i5-10600KF

MSRP: $250|Avg: $145

100%

#192

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

100%

#193

Core i9-12900F

MSRP: $494|Avg: $370

100%

#194

Core i5-12400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $195

99%

#195

Ryzen 5 7400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

99%

#196

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $589

98%

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

98%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

98%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

97%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

97%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

97%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

96%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

95%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

95%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

94%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

94%

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 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and DDR4-2933, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-6820HQ	Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($70)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6820HQ (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-6820HQ	Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($70)

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 i7-6820HQ Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6820HQ and Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE

Core i7-6820HQ

The Core i7-6820HQ 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 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 6,758 points. Launch price was $378.

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE

The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 6,813 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-6820HQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-6820HQ versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-6820HQ uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6820HQ scores 6,758 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE's 6,813 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i7-6820HQ vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE.

Feature	Core i7-6820HQ	Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	4 GHz+11%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.3 GHz+22%
L3 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	6,758	6,813

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-6820HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.