FX-6200

Details and Benchmarks for AMD FX-6200

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for FX-6200 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,509 Rank: 1278
Rank Name Score Visual
1274 Xeon X3450 4,515
+0.1%
1275 FX-4320 4,515
+0.1%
1276 Celeron G3900T 4,512
+0.1%
1277 A10-6700 4,511
+0%
1278 FX-6200 4,509
1279 FX-6350 4,508
+-0%
1280 Xeon W3520 4,508
+-0%
1281 Xeon X3430 4,508
+-0%
1282 Core i7-2630QM 4,506
-0.1%
1283 Phenom II X6 1090T 4,506
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for FX-6200 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,653 Rank: 1026
Rank Name Score Visual
1022 Xeon E3-1280 4,658
+0.1%
1023 Phenom II X6 1100T 4,656
+0.1%
1024 Xeon X5677 4,655
+0%
1025 Xeon E5-1607 v4 4,654
+0%
1026 FX-6200 4,653
1027 Celeron B800 4,652
+-0%
1028 Xeon X3470 4,652
+-0%
1029 Phenom II X6 1045T 4,651
+-0%
1030 FX-8140 4,651
+-0%
1031 Core i7-2720QM 4,650
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for FX-6200 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,413 Rank: 1378
Rank Name Score Visual
1374 Core i5-2435M 4,419
+0.1%
1375 PRO A8-8650B 4,419
+0.1%
1376 Core i5-661 4,418
+0.1%
1377 Pentium G840 4,415
+0%
1378 FX-6200 4,413
1379 A10-7700K 4,413
+0%
1380 Core i7-8500Y 4,413
+0%
1381 Phenom II X4 965 4,412
+-0%
1382 A8-7600 4,412
+-0%
1383 Xeon E5540 4,408
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for FX-6200 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for FX-6200 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for FX-6200 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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FX-6200 Details

The AMD FX-6200, released in 2012, represents a significant step in AMD's desktop processor lineup, though its relevance today is largely historical. Designed on the Zambezi architecture and built using a 45 nm process, the FX-6200 was positioned as a high-performance option for mainstream desktops during its era. With a base clock of 3.3 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.2 GHz, it offered a balance of speed and power, though its performance metrics now place it well behind modern CPUs. The processor features four cores and two threads, lacking simultaneous multithreading, which limits its efficiency in multi-threaded workloads compared to contemporary designs.

Equipped with a 7.629 MiB L3 cache and a 120 W TDP, the FX-6200 demands substantial cooling, especially under sustained load. It operates on a dual-channel DDR3-1333/1600 memory interface, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The chip is housed in a µPGA package and uses the LGA771 socket, making it incompatible with modern motherboards. While the processor lacks integrated graphics in its standard configuration, certain motherboards with compatible chipsets can enable this functionality through an Intel HD Graphics GPU, operating at up to 1150 MHz with a base frequency of 350 MHz.

Despite its age, the FX-6200 remains notable for its unlocked multiplier, which simplifies overclocking and allows enthusiasts to push its performance beyond stock levels. It supports a range of advanced instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, AES, and AMD-V, enhancing its capabilities in encryption, virtualization, and multimedia tasks. However, its lack of modern features such as SMT and lower core efficiency make it less competitive in today's market.

In benchmark testing, the FX-6200 achieves an overall score of 4509, ranking #1278 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 4413 places it at #1378, while its multicore score of 4653 ranks it #1026. These results show that while the FX-6200 holds its own in certain legacy applications, it is outperformed by both modern CPUs and even some of its contemporaries, such as the Xeon E5-1607 v4 and Xeon X5677. Its performance is comparable to processors like the Celeron B800 and FX-8140, but it falls behind higher-tier models such as the FX-4320 and A10-6700.

As of March 2026, the FX-6200 is best suited for retro computing, vintage system upgrades, or educational purposes where its architecture can be studied. For modern users, its high power consumption, limited scalability, and lack of advanced features make it an impractical choice. It serves as a reminder of AMD's evolution from the FX series toward more efficient and powerful designs like the Ryzen and Threadripper lines.
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AMD FX-6200

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: FX-6200
Model Number: X5470
Cores: 4
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 3330 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 19x (unlocked)
Core Name: Zambezi
Socket: LGA771
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 120 W

Cache Specifications

L3 Cache: 7.629 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: Up to 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 315 mm²
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES CLMUL x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a FMA4 AMD-V TSX Flex Memory FMA XOP
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