CPU
GPU
Pentium P6200
Phenom II X4 840T
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 Phenom II X4 840T is on rank 265, so the Phenom II X4 840T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium P6200
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 840T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium P6200 | Phenom II X4 840T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zosma (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium P6200 | Phenom II X4 840T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium P6200 and Phenom II X4 840T
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.
Phenom II X4 840T
The Phenom II X4 840T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Zosma (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,367 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
The Pentium P6200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom II X4 840T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 840T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Pentium P6200 versus 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X4 840T — a 184.4% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 840T (base: 2.13 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Pentium P6200 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Phenom II X4 840T uses Zosma (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium P6200 scores 2,394 against the Phenom II X4 840T's 2,367 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium P6200. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6200 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 840T.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Phenom II X4 840T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 0.13 GHz | 3.2 GHz+2362% |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz | 2.9 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Zosma (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,394+1% | 2,367 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 400 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium P6200 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom II X4 840T uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Phenom II X4 840T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| 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 (Phenom II X4 840T). The Pentium P6200 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Phenom II X4 840T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium P6200 targets Legacy Laptop.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Phenom II X4 840T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | — |
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