Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs FX-6200

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Aggregate performance score

FX-6200
2012
6 cores / 6 threads, 125 Watt
2.34
Ryzen 9 9900X3D
2025
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
31.98
+1267%

Ryzen 9 9900X3D outperforms FX-6200 by a whopping 1267% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1949151
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data59.02
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.7911.26
DesignerAMDAMD
Manufacturerno dataTSMC
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Granite Ridge (2024−2025)
Release date27 February 2012 (13 years ago)6 January 2025 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$599

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

FX-6200 and Ryzen 9 9900X3D 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads624
Base clock speed3.8 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache288 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache6144 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm4 nm
Die size315 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.3 V - Max: 1.4125 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-6200 and Ryzen 9 9900X3D 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+AM5
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-6200 and Ryzen 9 9900X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-6200 and Ryzen 9 9900X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-6200 and Ryzen 9 9900X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-6200 and Ryzen 9 9900X3D.

PCIe versionn/a5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

Synthetic benchmarks

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.

FX-6200 2.34
Ryzen 9 9900X3D 31.98
+1267%

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

FX-6200 4111
Samples: 555
Ryzen 9 9900X3D 56211
+1267%
Samples: 456

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 429
Ryzen 9 9900X3D 3324
+675%

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 1374
Ryzen 9 9900X3D 20431
+1387%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.34 31.98
Recency 27 February 2012 6 January 2025
Physical cores 6 12
Threads 6 24
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 120 Watt

Ryzen 9 9900X3D has a 1266.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 700% more advanced lithography process, and 4.2% lower power consumption.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD FX-6200 in performance tests.

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