Core m3-7Y30 vs Pentium P6200

Core m3-7Y30

2 Cores4 Thrd4.5 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2016

Pentium P6200

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.13 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core m3-7Y30

2 / 4

2,418

+1.0%

2,394

0.0%

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 m3-7Y30 is positioned at rank 1116 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 m3-7Y30

#1104

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3412%

#1105

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3362%

#1106

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3086%

#1107

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3072%

#1108

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3044%

#1110

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2940%

#1111

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2819%

#1112

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2814%

#1113

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2738%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

100%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

99%

#1119

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

96%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

96%

#1127

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1128

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

95%

#1129

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

95%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

95%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core m3-7Y30 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core m3-7Y30	Pentium P6200
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium P6200 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core m3-7Y30	Pentium P6200
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1013%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ 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 m3-7Y30 Benchmark Check

Pentium P6200 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core m3-7Y30 and Pentium P6200

Core m3-7Y30

The Core m3-7Y30 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,418 points. Launch price was $281.

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 m3-7Y30 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium P6200's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core m3-7Y30 versus 0.13 GHz on the Pentium P6200 — a 181% clock advantage for the Core m3-7Y30 (base: 1 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Core m3-7Y30 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium P6200 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core m3-7Y30 scores 2,418 against the Pentium P6200's 2,394 — a 1% lead for the Core m3-7Y30. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 768 vs 200, a 117.4% lead for the Core m3-7Y30 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,481 vs 400 (114.9% advantage for the Core m3-7Y30). L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core m3-7Y30 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6200.

Feature	Core m3-7Y30	Pentium P6200
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+1900%	0.13 GHz
Base Clock	1 GHz	2.13 GHz+113%
L3 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	2,418+1%	2,394
Cinebench R23 Multi	645	—
Geekbench 6 Single	768+284%	200
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,481+270%	400

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Memory & Platform

The Core m3-7Y30 uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium P6200 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR3-1866 / DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Core m3-7Y30 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 10 (Core m3-7Y30) vs 16 (Pentium P6200) — the Pentium P6200 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Kaby Lake-Y SoC (Core m3-7Y30) and HM55,HM57 (Pentium P6200).

Feature	Core m3-7Y30	Pentium P6200
Socket	FCBGA1515	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR3-1866 / DDR3L-1600	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	10	16+60%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core m3-7Y30) vs None (Pentium P6200). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 615 (Core m3-7Y30) and Intel HD Graphics (Pentium P6200) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core m3-7Y30 targets Ultra-portable, Pentium P6200 targets Legacy Laptop.

Feature	Core m3-7Y30	Pentium P6200
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics 615	Intel HD Graphics
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x / VT-d / EPT	None
Target Use	Ultra-portable	Legacy Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Core m3-7Y30 launched at $281 MSRP, while the Pentium P6200 debuted at $60. At current prices ($281 vs $25), the Pentium P6200 is $256 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core m3-7Y30 delivers 8.6 pts/$ vs 95.8 pts/$ for the Pentium P6200 — making the Pentium P6200 the 167% better value option.