Pentium Gold 6500Y vs Core i5-6200U

Pentium Gold 6500Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2021

Core i5-6200U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold 6500Y

2 / 4

2,966

0.0%

2,990

+0.8%

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 Gold 6500Y is positioned at rank 346 and the Core i5-6200U is on rank 230, so the Core i5-6200U 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 Pentium Gold 6500Y

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

99%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#334

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

495%

#335

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

487%

#336

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

447%

#337

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

445%

#338

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

441%

#340

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

426%

#341

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

409%

#342

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

408%

#343

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

397%

#346

Pentium Gold 6500Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-6200U

#218

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

393%

#219

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

387%

#220

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

355%

#221

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

353%

#222

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

350%

#224

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

338%

#225

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

324%

#226

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

324%

#227

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

315%

#230

Core i5-6200U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 Pentium Gold 6500Y (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Gold 6500Y	Core i5-6200U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-6200U (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold 6500Y	Core i5-6200U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Pentium Gold 6500Y Benchmark Check

Core i5-6200U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 6500Y and Core i5-6200U

Pentium Gold 6500Y

The Pentium Gold 6500Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,966 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-6200U

The Core i5-6200U 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 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,990 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium Gold 6500Y and Core i5-6200U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Pentium Gold 6500Y versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i5-6200U — a 19.4% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 6500Y (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Pentium Gold 6500Y uses the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-6200U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 6500Y scores 2,966 against the Core i5-6200U's 2,990 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-6200U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Pentium Gold 6500Y vs 3 MB on the Core i5-6200U.

Feature	Pentium Gold 6500Y	Core i5-6200U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+21%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	2.3 GHz+109%
L3 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	2,966	2,990
Geekbench 6 Single	—	946

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold 6500Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-6200U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Gold 6500Y	Core i5-6200U
Socket	FCBGA1515	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Gold 6500Y) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-6200U). The Core i5-6200U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 520), while the Pentium Gold 6500Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-6200U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-6200U rivals A12-9700P.