Pentium P6200 vs Core i7-2620M

CPU

GPU

Pentium P6200

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.13 GHz2010

Core i7-2620M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium P6200

2 / 2

2,394

0.0%

Processor N50

Pentium Dual Core T2370

2,424

+1.3%

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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 i7-2620M is on rank 1162, so the Pentium P6200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium P6200

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

98%

#545

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

735%

#546

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

725%

#547

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

665%

#548

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

662%

#549

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

656%

#551

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

634%

#552

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

608%

#553

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

607%

#554

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

590%

#557

Pentium P6200

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2620M

#1149

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4185%

#1150

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4124%

#1151

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3786%

#1152

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3769%

#1153

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3734%

#1155

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3606%

#1156

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3458%

#1157

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3452%

#1158

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3359%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

100%

#1163

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

98%

#1164

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

97%

#1165

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1166

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

97%

#1169

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#1170

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1171

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

95%

#1172

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

95%

#1173

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

95%

#1175

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

93%

#1176

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-2620M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium P6200 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium P6200	Core i7-2620M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($25)	⚠️ Higher cost ($346)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Pentium P6200 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $25 (vs $346), it costs 93% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 1267% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-2620M.

Insight	Pentium P6200	Core i7-2620M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1267%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($25)	⚠️ Higher cost ($346)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pentium P6200 Benchmark Check

Core i7-2620M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Valorant

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium P6200 and Core i7-2620M

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 i7-2620M

The Core i7-2620M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,424 points. Launch price was $346.

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Processing Power

The Pentium P6200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-2620M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Pentium P6200 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-2620M — a 185.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-2620M (base: 2.13 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Pentium P6200 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-2620M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium P6200 scores 2,394 against the Core i7-2620M's 2,424 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i7-2620M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 200 vs 509, a 87.2% lead for the Core i7-2620M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 400 vs 1,222 (101.4% advantage for the Core i7-2620M). L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6200 vs 4 MB on the Core i7-2620M.

Feature	Pentium P6200	Core i7-2620M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	0.13 GHz	3.4 GHz+2515%
Base Clock	2.13 GHz	2.7 GHz+27%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	2,394	2,424+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	200	509+155%
Geekbench 6 Multi	400	1,222+206%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA988 socket with PCIe 2.0. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Core i7-2620M 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 HM65,QM67,HM67,QS67 (Core i7-2620M).

Feature	Pentium P6200	Core i7-2620M
Socket	PGA988	PGA988
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

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium P6200) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-2620M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Pentium P6200) and HD 3000 (Core i7-2620M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium P6200 targets Legacy Laptop, Core i7-2620M targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i7-2620M rivals Core i5-2410M.