Pentium P6200 vs 3020e

CPU

GPU

Pentium P6200

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.13 GHz2010

3020e

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium P6200

2 / 2

2,394

0.0%

Processor N50

Pentium Dual Core T2370

2,406

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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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 P6200 is positioned at rank 557 and the 3020e is on rank 805, so the Pentium P6200 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 P6200

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

98%

#545

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

735%

#546

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

725%

#547

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

665%

#548

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

662%

#549

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

656%

#551

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

634%

#552

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

608%

#553

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

607%

#554

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

590%

#557

Pentium P6200

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar 3020e

#793

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1219%

#794

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1202%

#795

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1103%

#796

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1098%

#797

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1088%

#799

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1051%

#800

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1007%

#801

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1006%

#802

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

979%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

99%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

99%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#812

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

98%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The 3020e (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium P6200	3020e
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium P6200 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium P6200	3020e
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1%)
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 P6200 Benchmark Check

3020e Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Valorant

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium P6200 and 3020e

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.

3020e

The 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FT5. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,406 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium P6200 and 3020e share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Pentium P6200 versus 2.6 GHz on the 3020e — a 181% clock advantage for the 3020e (base: 2.13 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Pentium P6200 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the 3020e uses Dali (Zen) (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium P6200 scores 2,394 against the 3020e's 2,406 — a 0.5% lead for the 3020e. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 200 vs 660, a 107% lead for the 3020e that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 400 vs 1,100 (93.3% advantage for the 3020e). L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6200 vs 4 MB on the 3020e.

Feature	Pentium P6200	3020e
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.13 GHz	2.6 GHz+1900%
Base Clock	2.13 GHz+78%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Dali (Zen) (2020)
PassMark	2,394	2,406
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	480
Geekbench 6 Single	200	660+230%
Geekbench 6 Multi	400	1,100+175%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium P6200 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the 3020e uses FT5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Pentium P6200 versus DDR4-2400 on the 3020e — the 3020e supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The 3020e supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium P6200) vs 8 (3020e) — the Pentium P6200 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium P6200	3020e
Socket	PGA988	FT5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR4-2400+33%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16+100%	8

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium P6200) vs AMD-V (3020e). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Pentium P6200) and Radeon Graphics (Vega 3) (3020e) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium P6200 targets Legacy Laptop, 3020e targets Entry Level Laptop. Direct competitor: 3020e rivals Celeron N4020.

Feature	Pentium P6200	3020e
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics	Radeon Graphics (Vega 3)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	None	AMD-V
Target Use	Legacy Laptop	Entry Level Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Pentium P6200 launched at $60 MSRP, while the 3020e debuted at $100. At current prices ($25 vs $25), the 3020e is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium P6200 delivers 95.8 pts/$ vs 96.2 pts/$ for the 3020e — making the 3020e the 0.5% better value option.