Pentium G4500T vs Pentium P6200
Pentium G4500T
Pentium P6200
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 G4500T is positioned at rank 572 and the Pentium P6200 is on rank 557, so the Pentium P6200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4500T
Performance Per Dollar Pentium P6200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4500T | Pentium P6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4500T | Pentium P6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+25%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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 G4500T and Pentium P6200
Pentium G4500T
The Pentium G4500T 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 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,399 points. Launch price was $75.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G4500T and Pentium P6200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pentium G4500T versus 0.13 GHz on the Pentium P6200 — a 183.4% clock advantage for the Pentium G4500T (base: 3 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Pentium G4500T uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium P6200 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4500T scores 2,399 against the Pentium P6200's 2,394 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G4500T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 701 vs 200, a 111.2% lead for the Pentium G4500T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,260 vs 400 (103.6% advantage for the Pentium G4500T). L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G4500T vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6200.
| Feature | Pentium G4500T | Pentium P6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+2208% | 0.13 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+41% | 2.13 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,399 | 2,394 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 701+251% | 200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,260+215% | 400 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4500T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium P6200 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Pentium G4500T versus DDR3-1066 on the Pentium P6200 — the Pentium G4500T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium G4500T supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Pentium G4500T) and HM55,HM57 (Pentium P6200).
| Feature | Pentium G4500T | Pentium P6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+33% | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+700% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G4500T) vs None (Pentium P6200). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 530 (Pentium G4500T) and Intel HD Graphics (Pentium P6200) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4500T targets Low Power Desktop, Pentium P6200 targets Legacy Laptop.
| Feature | Pentium G4500T | Pentium P6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | None |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop | Legacy Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G4500T launched at $75 MSRP, while the Pentium P6200 debuted at $60. At current prices ($20 vs $25), the Pentium G4500T is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4500T delivers 120.0 pts/$ vs 95.8 pts/$ for the Pentium P6200 — making the Pentium G4500T the 22.4% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G4500T | Pentium P6200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75 | $60-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-20% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 120.0+25% | 95.8 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2010 |
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