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Core i5-6200U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.3 GHz, Skylake.
Release date ≈ Q4 2015.

Average Bench: 41.3% (1054th of 1468)

more Based on 135,462 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000406E3, , 0000000000000000, 1F8BFBFF000406E3, 0F8BFBFF000406E3, 1FABFBFF000406E3, 0FABFBFF000406E3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6200U CPU @ 2.30GHz
Poor: 17%Average: 41.3% Great: 55%
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 30%
Raft

Popular builds with this CPU

Below average average bench

The Intel Core i5-6200U averaged 58.7% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 56.7Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 58.6Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-6200U is 37.5%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-6200U performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 161Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 161Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 135,462 samples)
Rank 105441.3%
Min Avg Max
12.1 Memory 56.7 80
31.1 1-Core 58.6 74
55.1 2-Core 106 133
44.2% 73.7 Pts
Min Avg Max
87.9 4-Core 150 191
100 8-Core 161 197
20.5% 155 Pts
Min Avg Max
98.5 64-Core 161 199
10% 161 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
60.4% Good
Memory 83.4
1-Core 79
2-Core 150
63% 104 Pts
4-Core 219
8-Core 219
29% 219 Pts
64-Core 219
14% 219 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
53.4% Above average
Memory 72.8
1-Core 68.4
2-Core 136
55% 92.4 Pts
4-Core 199
8-Core 197
26% 198 Pts
64-Core 201
12% 201 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
51.6% Above average
Memory 71.8
1-Core 74.2
2-Core 135
56% 93.6 Pts
4-Core 180
8-Core 203
25% 191 Pts
64-Core 196
12% 196 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
48.4% Average
Memory 62.9
1-Core 75.2
2-Core 134
53% 90.6 Pts
4-Core 196
8-Core 204
27% 200 Pts
64-Core 202
12% 202 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
48.3% Average
Memory 62.5
1-Core 72.9
2-Core 126
52% 87.3 Pts
4-Core 197
8-Core 206
27% 201 Pts
64-Core 197
12% 197 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
47.2% Average
Memory 57.5
1-Core 80.9
2-Core 140
53% 93 Pts
4-Core 214
8-Core 216
29% 215 Pts
64-Core 215
13% 215 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
41.9% Average
Memory 53.9
1-Core 46.6
2-Core 88.6
39% 63 Pts
4-Core 176
8-Core 170
23% 173 Pts
64-Core 174
11% 174 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.45 GHz (avg)
33.9% Below average
Memory 44.6
1-Core 51.1
2-Core 95.5
37% 63.7 Pts
4-Core 131
8-Core 154
18% 143 Pts
64-Core 162
10% 162 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 0.4 GHz (avg)
12% Very poor
Memory 19.8
1-Core 10.2
2-Core 18.4
11% 16.1 Pts
4-Core 25.4
8-Core 25.4
3% 25.4 Pts
64-Core 27.1
2% 27.1 Pts
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Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 44%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

System: HP Pavilion Notebook

CPU
Core i5-6200UIntelBench 41%, 135,462 samples1,384x
GPU
HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 4%, 362,113 samples2,009x
HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)IntelBench 5%, 387,149 samples1,462x
HD 5500 (Mobile 0.95 GHz)IntelBench 4%, 231,498 samples833x
SSD
MZNLN128HAHQ-000H1 128GBSamsungBench 78%, 14,590 samples271x
A400 240GBKingston  $25Bench 66%, 424,288 samples150x
A400 480GBKingston  $35Bench 74%, 237,487 samples138x
RAM
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 1x8GBHynixBench 37%, 144,145 samples410x
HMT41GS6BFR8A-PB 1x8GBHynixBench 28%, 77,702 samples328x
M471A1K43CB1-CRC 1x8GBSamsungBench 37%, 122,420 samples273x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-6200U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.80 GHz)
Code NameSkylake
Launch DateQ3'15
Processor Numberi5-6200U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$281.00
Clock Speed2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency2.8 GHz
Max TDP15 W
Product BriefLink

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 520
Graphics Base Frequency300 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory32 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurations1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1
Max # of PCI Express Lanes12

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
Small Business AdvantageYes
Smart Response TechYes
My WiFi TechYes

Package

Package Size42mm X 24mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography14 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1356

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

 Comments

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USA-User
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10,046

Terrible (edit your comment) Add link

2 months ago.

DEU-User
Avatar level
5,867

Excellent

9 months ago.

Works fine for browsing Chrome, watching Netflix, playing Civilization 5, Stronghold Crusader, League of Legends and Hearthstone. Some 3D MMORPGs will also work if scaled down (like Revelation Online low settings, Metin2, WoW...

IND-User
Avatar level
4,936

Poor

3 months ago.

using it for last 7 years and its awesome

PHL-User
Avatar level
3,482

Good

2 months ago.

Bought a used Toshiba laptop with a Core i5 6200u processor for cheap. Upgraded the ram to 16GB (Dual Channel) and replaced the hard drive with a 1TB SSD and removed the optical bay and placed a 512GB SSD there. - Installed Windows 11 and some games to test: Runs Tekken 7 at 40+fps at medium settings with textures to high, Street Fighter V CE at 32-35 FPS at low to medium settings.. Switch Emulator runs great and so does the Nintendo Wii Emulator. Satisfied with it. The integrated HD 520 iGPU is good enough. I run games at 720p.

SRB-User
Avatar level
2,866

Poor

2 years ago.

Great balance between power and battery consumption

AUT-User
Avatar level
2,781

Poor

3 years ago.

fast and small in a lenovo pad

BEL-User
Avatar level
2,608

Poor

5 months ago.

there's no problem with this processor it work fast and smooth.

HRV-User
Avatar level
2,374

Excellent

7 years ago.

Running Minecraft on 70 fps average, 400 max

BRB-User
Avatar level
314

Terrible

4 years ago.

Gets worse over time, has no new updates and an overall bad igpu

Strauby
Avatar level
16

Poor

4 years ago.

NOT IMPRESS! Compare to a 2 generation older comparable i5 CPU the i5-4250 it's not mush faster (well you wont notice it) What have you done Intel in 22 month!

yolin
Avatar level
4

Average

2 years ago.

good power consumption ratio. but leaves a lot to be desired for somewhat demanding multi task

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