CPU
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Pentium P6200
Athlon II X4 645
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 Athlon II X4 645 is on rank 819, 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 P6200
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 645
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium P6200 | Athlon II X4 645 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium P6200 | Athlon II X4 645 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+24%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 Athlon II X4 645
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.
Athlon II X4 645
The Athlon II X4 645 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,375 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
The Pentium P6200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X4 645 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 645 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Pentium P6200 versus 3.1 GHz on the Athlon II X4 645 — a 183.9% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 645 (base: 2.13 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Pentium P6200 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II X4 645 uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium P6200 scores 2,394 against the Athlon II X4 645's 2,375 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium P6200. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 200 vs 399, a 66.4% lead for the Athlon II X4 645 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 400 vs 1,374 (109.8% advantage for the Athlon II X4 645). L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6200 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 645.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Athlon II X4 645 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 0.13 GHz | 3.1 GHz+2285% |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz | 3.1 GHz+46% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Propus (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,394 | 2,375 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,374 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | 399+100% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 400 | 1,374+244% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium P6200 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X4 645 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Athlon II X4 645 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. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM55,HM57 (Pentium P6200) and AMD 700 Series,AMD 800 Series,AMD 900 Series (Athlon II X4 645).
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Athlon II X4 645 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: None (Pentium P6200) vs Yes (Athlon II X4 645). The Pentium P6200 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Athlon II X4 645 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium P6200 targets Legacy Laptop, Athlon II X4 645 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Athlon II X4 645 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | Yes |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium P6200 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 645 debuted at $126. At current prices ($25 vs $20), the Athlon II X4 645 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium P6200 delivers 95.8 pts/$ vs 118.8 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 645 — making the Athlon II X4 645 the 21.4% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Athlon II X4 645 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-52% | $126 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $20-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 95.8 | 118.8+24% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2010 |
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