CPU
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Pentium P6200
Xeon E5440
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 Xeon E5440 is on rank 1008, 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 Xeon E5440
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium P6200 | Xeon E5440 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($37) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium P6200 | Xeon E5440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+50%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($37) |
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 Xeon E5440
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.
Xeon E5440
The Xeon E5440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.83 GHz, with boost up to 0.83 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,367 points. Launch price was $690.
Processing Power
The Pentium P6200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon E5440 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5440 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Pentium P6200 versus 0.83 GHz on the Xeon E5440 — a 145.8% clock advantage for the Xeon E5440 (base: 2.13 GHz vs 2.83 GHz). The Pentium P6200 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5440 uses Harpertown (2007−2008) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium P6200 scores 2,394 against the Xeon E5440's 2,367 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium P6200. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6200 vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5440.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Xeon E5440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 0.13 GHz | 0.83 GHz+538% |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz | 2.83 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 12 MB L2 Cache+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 6 MB (total)+2300% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Harpertown (2007−2008) |
| 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 Xeon E5440 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Xeon E5440 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | LGA771 |
| 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 (Xeon E5440). The Pentium P6200 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Xeon E5440 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium P6200 targets Legacy Laptop.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Xeon E5440 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon E5440 debuted at $690. At current prices ($25 vs $37), the Pentium P6200 is $12 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium P6200 delivers 95.8 pts/$ vs 64.0 pts/$ for the Xeon E5440 — making the Pentium P6200 the 39.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium P6200 | Xeon E5440 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-91% | $690 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-32% | $37 |
| Performance per Dollar | 95.8+50% | 64.0 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2007 |
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