CPU
GPU
Pentium P6200
Core i3-3245
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 i3-3245 is on rank 794, 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 Core i3-3245
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium P6200 | Core i3-3245 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium P6200 | Core i3-3245 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+99%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 Core i3-3245
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 i3-3245
The Core i3-3245 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2013 (12 years ago). It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,412 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium P6200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-3245's 2 cores. The Pentium P6200 is built on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium P6200 scores 2,394 against the Core i3-3245's 2,412 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-3245. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6200 vs 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i3-3245.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Core i3-3245 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.13 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz | 3.4 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | — |
| PassMark | 2,394 | 2,412 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 400 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium P6200 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-3245 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Core i3-3245 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. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Core i3-3245 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium P6200) vs VT-x (Core i3-3245). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Pentium P6200) and HD Graphics 4000 (Core i3-3245) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium P6200 targets Legacy Laptop, Core i3-3245 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Core i3-3245 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | HD Graphics 4000 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | VT-x |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium P6200 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Core i3-3245 debuted at $120. At current prices ($25 vs $50), the Pentium P6200 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium P6200 delivers 95.8 pts/$ vs 48.2 pts/$ for the Core i3-3245 — making the Pentium P6200 the 66% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Core i3-3245 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-50% | $120 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-50% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 95.8+99% | 48.2 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2013 |
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