CPU
GPU
Pentium P6200
A12-9700P
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 P6200 is positioned at rank 557 and the A12-9700P is on rank 553, so the A12-9700P offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium P6200
Performance Per Dollar A12-9700P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium P6200 | A12-9700P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium P6200 | A12-9700P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium P6200 and A12-9700P
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.
A12-9700P
The A12-9700P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,415 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Pentium P6200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A12-9700P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A12-9700P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Pentium P6200 versus 3.4 GHz on the A12-9700P — a 185.3% clock advantage for the A12-9700P (base: 2.13 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Pentium P6200 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A12-9700P uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium P6200 scores 2,394 against the A12-9700P's 2,415 — a 0.9% lead for the A12-9700P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 200 vs 481, a 82.5% lead for the A12-9700P that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | A12-9700P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 0.13 GHz | 3.4 GHz+2515% |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz | 2.5 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,394 | 2,415 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | 481+141% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 400 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium P6200 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A12-9700P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Pentium P6200 versus DDR4-1866 on the A12-9700P — the A12-9700P supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A12-9700P supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium P6200) vs 8 (A12-9700P) — the Pentium P6200 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | A12-9700P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR4-1866+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium P6200) vs AMD-V (A12-9700P). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Pentium P6200) and Radeon R7 (A12-9700P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium P6200 targets Legacy Laptop, A12-9700P targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A12-9700P rivals Core i5-6200U.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | A12-9700P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | Radeon R7 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | Laptop |
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