CPU
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Pentium P6200
Core m3-7Y30
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 m3-7Y30 is on rank 1116, 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 m3-7Y30
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium P6200 | Core m3-7Y30 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium P6200 | Core m3-7Y30 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1013%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
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 m3-7Y30
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 m3-7Y30
The Core m3-7Y30 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,418 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Pentium P6200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core m3-7Y30's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Pentium P6200 versus 2.6 GHz on the Core m3-7Y30 — a 181% clock advantage for the Core m3-7Y30 (base: 2.13 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Pentium P6200 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core m3-7Y30 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium P6200 scores 2,394 against the Core m3-7Y30's 2,418 — a 1% lead for the Core m3-7Y30. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 200 vs 768, a 117.4% lead for the Core m3-7Y30 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 400 vs 1,481 (114.9% advantage for the Core m3-7Y30). L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6200 vs 4 MB on the Core m3-7Y30.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Core m3-7Y30 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.13 GHz | 2.6 GHz+1900% |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz+113% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 4 MB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,394 | 2,418+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 645 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | 768+284% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 400 | 1,481+270% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium P6200 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core m3-7Y30 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Core m3-7Y30 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. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium P6200) vs 10 (Core m3-7Y30) — the Pentium P6200 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM55,HM57 (Pentium P6200) and Kaby Lake-Y SoC (Core m3-7Y30).
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Core m3-7Y30 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | LPDDR3-1866 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+60% | 10 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium P6200) vs VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core m3-7Y30). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Pentium P6200) and Intel HD Graphics 615 (Core m3-7Y30) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium P6200 targets Legacy Laptop, Core m3-7Y30 targets Ultra-portable.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Core m3-7Y30 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 615 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | Ultra-portable |
Value Analysis
The Pentium P6200 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Core m3-7Y30 debuted at $281. At current prices ($25 vs $281), the Pentium P6200 is $256 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium P6200 delivers 95.8 pts/$ vs 8.6 pts/$ for the Core m3-7Y30 — making the Pentium P6200 the 167% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Core m3-7Y30 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-79% | $281 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-91% | $281 |
| Performance per Dollar | 95.8+1014% | 8.6 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2016 |
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