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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% (971st of 1385)

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

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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
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Average Bench

(Based on 135,462 samples)
Rank 97141.3%
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 Bench Normal Heavy Server
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)
49.9% Average
Memory 69.7
1-Core 54.7
2-Core 108
48% 77.4 Pts
4-Core 174
8-Core 187
24% 180 Pts
64-Core 197
12% 197 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
49.8% Average
Memory 67.9
1-Core 66.9
2-Core 121
52% 85.3 Pts
4-Core 185
8-Core 183
25% 184 Pts
64-Core 182
11% 182 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
43.4% Average
Memory 64.5
1-Core 60
2-Core 104
47% 76.1 Pts
4-Core 127
8-Core 153
18% 140 Pts
64-Core 138
8% 138 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
41.9% Average
Memory 55.6
1-Core 59.6
2-Core 116
45% 77.2 Pts
4-Core 165
8-Core 165
22% 165 Pts
64-Core 126
8% 126 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
39.6% Below average
Memory 54.6
1-Core 65.8
2-Core 116
46% 78.7 Pts
4-Core 136
8-Core 185
20% 160 Pts
64-Core 182
11% 182 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
27.6% Poor
Memory 27.5
1-Core 64.9
2-Core 121
38% 71.2 Pts
4-Core 162
8-Core 149
21% 156 Pts
64-Core 181
11% 181 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
9.69% Terrible
Memory 1.16
1-Core 22.5
2-Core 43.7
10% 22.5 Pts
4-Core 101
8-Core 118
14% 110 Pts
64-Core 129
8% 129 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 58,742,998 CPUs tested.

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Typical Core i5-6200U Builds (Compare 6,274 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings.
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 samples942x
GPU
HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 4%, 362,113 samples1,362x
HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)IntelBench 5%, 387,149 samples951x
HD 5500 (Mobile 0.95 GHz)IntelBench 4%, 231,498 samples573x
SSD
MZNLN128HAHQ-000H1 128GBSamsungBench 78%, 14,590 samples197x
A400 240GBKingston  $18Bench 66%, 424,288 samples115x
A400 480GBKingston  $28Bench 74%, 237,487 samples95x
RAM
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 1x8GBHynixBench 37%, 144,145 samples283x
HMT41GS6BFR8A-PB 1x8GBHynixBench 28%, 77,702 samples218x
M471A1K43CB1-CRC 1x8GBSamsungBench 37%, 122,420 samples212x
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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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2 months ago.

DEU-User
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5,371

Poor

11 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...

PHL-User
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3,074

Good

1 day ago.

Good for gaming but bad at doing regular stuff. It overheats quickly btw

SRB-User
Avatar level
2,596

Poor

2 months ago.

Great balance between power and battery consumption

AUT-User
Avatar level
2,553

Poor

17 months ago.

fast and small in a lenovo pad

BEL-User
Avatar level
2,376

Excellent

2 years ago.

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

HRV-User
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2,156

Excellent

5 years ago.

Running Minecraft on 70 fps average, 400 max

BRB-User
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294

Terrible

2 years ago.

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

Strauby
Avatar level
16

Poor

3 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
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2

Average

8 months ago.

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

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