FX-6200 vs Athlon 200GE
FX-6200
Athlon 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 FX-6200 is positioned at rank #701 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 FX-6200
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 200GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-6200 | Athlon 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-6200 | Athlon 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+60%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 FX-6200 and Athlon 200GE
FX-6200
The FX-6200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 February 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB. L2 cache: 6144 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,114 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 200GE
The Athlon 200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 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: 4,105 points. Launch price was $55.
Processing Power
The FX-6200 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Athlon 200GE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-6200 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the FX-6200 versus 3.2 GHz on the Athlon 200GE — a 24.7% clock advantage for the FX-6200 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The FX-6200 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon 200GE uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-6200 scores 4,114 against the Athlon 200GE's 4,105 — a 0.2% lead for the FX-6200. L3 cache: 8192 kB on the FX-6200 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon 200GE.
| Feature | FX-6200 | Athlon 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+200% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+28% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+19% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6144 kB+1100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,114 | 4,105 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 302 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 878 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,838 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-6200 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 200GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-6200 | Athlon 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (FX-6200) / AMD-V (Athlon 200GE). The Athlon 200GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the FX-6200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 200GE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon 200GE rivals Pentium Gold G5400.
| Feature | FX-6200 | Athlon 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The FX-6200 launched at $169 MSRP, while the Athlon 200GE debuted at $55. At current prices ($25 vs $40), the FX-6200 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-6200 delivers 164.6 pts/$ vs 102.6 pts/$ for the Athlon 200GE — making the FX-6200 the 46.4% better value option.
| Feature | FX-6200 | Athlon 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169 | $55-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-38% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 164.6+60% | 102.6 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2018 |
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