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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: 53% (674th of 1323)

more Based on 134,182 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000406E3, , 0000000000000000, 1F8BFBFF000406E3, 0F8BFBFF000406E3, 1FABFBFF000406E3, 0FABFBFF000406E3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6200U CPU @ 2.30GHz
Poor: 40%Average: 53% Great: 62%
Gaming
Gaming 53%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 38%
Jet ski

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i5-6200U averaged 47.0% 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 72.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 72.5Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-6200U is 21.6%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-6200U performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Mixed Speed 199Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 198Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 134,182 samples)
Rank 67453%
Min Avg Max
52.8 Memory 72.6 87.6
44.1 1-Core 72.5 84.9
79.3 2-Core 130 154
56.5% 91.6 Pts
Min Avg Max
117 4-Core 195 223
139 8-Core 198 223
26.8% 196 Pts
Min Avg Max
140 64-Core 199 224
13.3% 199 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)
60.9% Good
Memory 85.3
1-Core 78.5
2-Core 138
63% 101 Pts
4-Core 214
8-Core 214
29% 214 Pts
64-Core 214
14% 214 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
58.7% Above average
Memory 80.2
1-Core 70.1
2-Core 133
59% 94.3 Pts
4-Core 218
8-Core 212
30% 215 Pts
64-Core 210
14% 210 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
57.1% Above average
Memory 77.6
1-Core 81.9
2-Core 145
62% 101 Pts
4-Core 217
8-Core 195
29% 206 Pts
64-Core 115
8% 115 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
56.9% Above average
Memory 78.6
1-Core 80.6
2-Core 143
62% 101 Pts
4-Core 207
8-Core 202
28% 205 Pts
64-Core 212
14% 212 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
55.3% Above average
Memory 77.3
1-Core 73.9
2-Core 132
59% 94.4 Pts
4-Core 195
8-Core 198
27% 197 Pts
64-Core 176
12% 176 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
53.5% Above average
Memory 78.1
1-Core 75.3
2-Core 61.8
51% 71.7 Pts
4-Core 170
8-Core 171
23% 170 Pts
64-Core 198
13% 198 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
47.5% Average
Memory 64.7
1-Core 77.1
2-Core 136
56% 92.6 Pts
4-Core 174
8-Core 191
25% 182 Pts
64-Core 207
14% 207 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
44% Average
Memory 56.9
1-Core 36.9
2-Core 122
42% 72 Pts
4-Core 195
8-Core 110
22% 152 Pts
64-Core 115
8% 115 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 48,528,877 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
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System: HP Pavilion Notebook

CPU
Core i5-6200UIntelBench 53%, 134,182 samples2,795x
GPU
HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 4%, 306,194 samples3,811x
HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)IntelBench 5%, 323,201 samples2,746x
HD 5500 (Mobile 0.95 GHz)IntelBench 4%, 202,141 samples1,570x
SSD
MZNLN128HAHQ-000H1 128GBSamsungBench 76%, 13,061 samples515x
A400 240GBKingston  $30Bench 66%, 374,608 samples308x
MZNTY128HDHP-000H1 128GBSamsungBench 80%, 4,134 samples238x
RAM
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 1x8GBHynixBench 37%, 146,588 samples844x
HMT41GS6BFR8A-PB 1x8GBHynixBench 28%, 76,458 samples790x
M471B1G73EB0-YK0 1x8GBSamsungBench 27%, 32,693 samples641x
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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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Poor (edit your comment) Add link

5 days ago.

Runs youtube and streaming services well. Works well with VPN. Overall quick and reliable and can handle day to day needs well.

DEU-User
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5,019

Poor

1 month 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...

SRB-User
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2,414

Poor

16 months ago.

Great balance between power and battery consumption

AUT-User
Avatar level
2,355

Poor

3 months ago.

fast and small in a lenovo pad

BEL-User
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2,170

Excellent

10 months ago.

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

HRV-User
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2,012

Excellent

4 years ago.

Running Minecraft on 70 fps average, 400 max

BRB-User
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284

Terrible

18 months ago.

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

Strauby
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16

Poor

2 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!

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