Pentium Dual Core T4200 vs A6 Micro-6500T
Pentium Dual Core T4200
A6 Micro-6500T
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Pentium Dual Core T4200 is positioned at rank 1044 and the A6 Micro-6500T is on rank 1045, so the Pentium Dual Core T4200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4200
Performance Per Dollar A6 Micro-6500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4200 | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4200 | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+50%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 Pentium Dual Core T4200 and A6 Micro-6500T
Pentium Dual Core T4200
The Pentium Dual Core T4200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,149 points. Launch price was $69.
A6 Micro-6500T
The A6 Micro-6500T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,146 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium Dual Core T4200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A6 Micro-6500T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A6 Micro-6500T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4200 versus 1.8 GHz on the A6 Micro-6500T — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual Core T4200. The Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (45 nm), while the A6 Micro-6500T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T4200 scores 1,149 against the A6 Micro-6500T's 1,146 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T4200.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4200 | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+11% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Mullins (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,149 | 1,146 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6 Micro-6500T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4200 | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
The A6 Micro-6500T includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4200 | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon R4 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual Core T4200 launched at $100 MSRP, while the A6 Micro-6500T debuted at $100. At current prices ($10 vs $15), the Pentium Dual Core T4200 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual Core T4200 delivers 114.9 pts/$ vs 76.4 pts/$ for the A6 Micro-6500T — making the Pentium Dual Core T4200 the 40.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4200 | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 114.9+50% | 76.4 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2014 |
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