CPU
GPU
Pentium P6200
A8-3850
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 A8-3850 is on rank 497, so the A8-3850 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 A8-3850
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium P6200 | A8-3850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium P6200 | A8-3850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-3850
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.
A8-3850
The A8-3850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,421 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Pentium P6200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-3850 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-3850 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Pentium P6200 versus 2.9 GHz on the A8-3850 — a 182.8% clock advantage for the A8-3850 (base: 2.13 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Pentium P6200 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A8-3850 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium P6200 scores 2,394 against the A8-3850's 2,421 — a 1.1% lead for the A8-3850. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 200 vs 363, a 57.9% lead for the A8-3850 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6200 vs 0 kB on the A8-3850.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | A8-3850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 0.13 GHz | 2.9 GHz+2131% |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz | 2.9 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 2,394 | 2,421+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | 363+82% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 400 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium P6200 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-3850 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The A8-3850 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 20 (A8-3850) — the A8-3850 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM55,HM57 (Pentium P6200) and A55,A75 (A8-3850).
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | A8-3850 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium P6200) vs AMD-V (A8-3850). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Pentium P6200) and Radeon HD 6550D (A8-3850) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium P6200 targets Legacy Laptop, A8-3850 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: A8-3850 rivals Core i3-2105.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | A8-3850 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | Radeon HD 6550D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | Mainstream Desktop |
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