E2-3200 vs FX-6200

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Aggregate performance score

FX-6200
2012
6 cores / 6 threads, 125 Watt
2.57
+321%
E2-3200
2011
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.61

FX-6200 outperforms E2-3200 by a whopping 321% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-6200 and E2-3200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17262783
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.950.89
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Llano (2011−2012)
Release date27 February 2012 (12 years ago)7 September 2011 (13 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-6200 and E2-3200 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads62
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz2.4 GHz
L1 cache288 KB128 KB (per core)
L2 cache6144 KB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size315 mm2228 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.3 V - Max: 1.4125 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-6200 and E2-3200 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM3+FM1
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-6200 and E2-3200. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-6200 and E2-3200 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-6200 and E2-3200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataRadeon HD 6370D

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-6200 and E2-3200.

PCIe versionn/ano data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

FX-6200 2.57
+321%
E2-3200 0.61

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

FX-6200 4085
+322%
E2-3200 968

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

FX-6200 409
+37.2%
E2-3200 298

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

FX-6200 1299
+147%
E2-3200 525

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.57 0.61
Recency 27 February 2012 7 September 2011
Physical cores 6 2
Threads 6 2
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

FX-6200 has a 321.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 months, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

E2-3200, on the other hand, has 92.3% lower power consumption.

The FX-6200 is our recommended choice as it beats the E2-3200 in performance tests.


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