CPU
GPU
Pentium E5200
A6-9220
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 E5200 is positioned at rank 887 and the A6-9220 is on rank 839, so the A6-9220 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E5200
Performance Per Dollar A6-9220
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E5200 | A6-9220 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E5200 | A6-9220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5200 and A6-9220
Pentium E5200
The Pentium E5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Agosto 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,315 points. Launch price was $99.
A6-9220
The A6-9220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,307 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium E5200 and A6-9220 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Pentium E5200 versus 2.9 GHz on the A6-9220 — a 14.8% clock advantage for the A6-9220 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Pentium E5200 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the A6-9220 uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E5200 scores 1,315 against the A6-9220's 1,307 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium E5200.
| Feature | Pentium E5200 | A6-9220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.9 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,315 | 1,307 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium E5200 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-9220 uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium E5200 | A6-9220 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | BGA |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
The A6-9220 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Pentium E5200 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Pentium E5200 | A6-9220 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon R4 |
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