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Pentium P6200
Pentium G4500T
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 Pentium G4500T is on rank 572, 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 Pentium G4500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium P6200 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium P6200 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+25%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 Pentium G4500T
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.
Pentium G4500T
The Pentium G4500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,399 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium P6200 and Pentium G4500T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Pentium P6200 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium G4500T — a 183.4% clock advantage for the Pentium G4500T (base: 2.13 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Pentium P6200 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium G4500T uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium P6200 scores 2,394 against the Pentium G4500T's 2,399 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G4500T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 200 vs 701, a 111.2% lead for the Pentium G4500T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 400 vs 1,260 (103.6% advantage for the Pentium G4500T). L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6200 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G4500T.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.13 GHz | 3 GHz+2208% |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz | 3 GHz+41% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,394 | 2,399 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | 701+251% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 400 | 1,260+215% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium P6200 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G4500T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Pentium P6200 versus DDR4-2133 on the Pentium G4500T — the Pentium G4500T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium G4500T supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 155.6% 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 H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Pentium G4500T).
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR4-2133+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 64 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium P6200) vs VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G4500T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Pentium P6200) and Intel HD Graphics 530 (Pentium G4500T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium P6200 targets Legacy Laptop, Pentium G4500T targets Low Power Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | Low Power Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium P6200 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Pentium G4500T debuted at $75. At current prices ($25 vs $20), the Pentium G4500T is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium P6200 delivers 95.8 pts/$ vs 120.0 pts/$ for the Pentium G4500T — making the Pentium G4500T the 22.4% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-20% | $75 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $20-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 95.8 | 120.0+25% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2015 |
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