CPU
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Pentium P6200
Core 2 Duo T6670
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 Core 2 Duo T6670 is on rank 474, so the Core 2 Duo T6670 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 Core 2 Duo T6670
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium P6200 | Core 2 Duo T6670 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium P6200 | Core 2 Duo T6670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium P6200 and Core 2 Duo T6670
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.
Core 2 Duo T6670
The Core 2 Duo T6670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,365 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium P6200 and Core 2 Duo T6670 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Pentium P6200 versus 2.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T6670 — a 177.7% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T6670 (base: 2.13 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Pentium P6200 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T6670 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium P6200 scores 2,394 against the Core 2 Duo T6670's 2,365 — a 1.2% lead for the Pentium P6200. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 200 vs 252, a 23% lead for the Core 2 Duo T6670 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 400 vs 252 (45.4% advantage for the Pentium P6200). L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6200 vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T6670.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Core 2 Duo T6670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.13 GHz | 2.2 GHz+1592% |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz | 2.2 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total)+50% | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,394+1% | 2,365 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | 252+26% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 400+59% | 252 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium P6200 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T6670 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium P6200) vs 0 (Core 2 Duo T6670) — the Pentium P6200 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM55,HM57 (Pentium P6200) and GM45,PM45 (Core 2 Duo T6670).
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Core 2 Duo T6670 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium P6200) vs VT-x (Core 2 Duo T6670). The Pentium P6200 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Core 2 Duo T6670 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium P6200 targets Legacy Laptop, Core 2 Duo T6670 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T6670 rivals Core 2 Duo T6600.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Core 2 Duo T6670 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | VT-x |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | Budget |
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