CPU
GPU
Pentium P6200
Core i7-3517UE
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 i7-3517UE is on rank 1154, 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 i7-3517UE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium P6200 | Core i7-3517UE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium P6200 | Core i7-3517UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+41%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
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 i7-3517UE
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 i7-3517UE
The Core i7-3517UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 2,384 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium P6200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-3517UE's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Pentium P6200 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-3517UE — a 182.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-3517UE (base: 2.13 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Pentium P6200 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-3517UE uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium P6200 scores 2,394 against the Core i7-3517UE's 2,384 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium P6200. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6200 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-3517UE.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Core i7-3517UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.13 GHz | 2.8 GHz+2054% |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz+25% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 4 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,394 | 2,384 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 400 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium P6200 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-3517UE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Core i7-3517UE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: None (Pentium P6200) / not specified (Core i7-3517UE). The Pentium P6200 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Core i7-3517UE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium P6200 targets Legacy Laptop.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Core i7-3517UE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium P6200 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Core i7-3517UE debuted at $330. At current prices ($25 vs $35), the Pentium P6200 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium P6200 delivers 95.8 pts/$ vs 68.1 pts/$ for the Core i7-3517UE — making the Pentium P6200 the 33.7% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Core i7-3517UE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-82% | $330 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-29% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 95.8+41% | 68.1 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2012 |
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