Core i5-6200U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-6200U

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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 Core i5-6200U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,623 Rank: 1171
Rank Name Score Visual
1167 Core i5-4350U 4,631
+0.2%
1168 Athlon X4 880K 4,628
+0.1%
1169 Core i5-2400S 4,627
+0.1%
1170 Core i5-4200M 4,627
+0.1%
1171 Core i5-6200U 4,623
1172 Core i7 960 4,622
+-0%
1173 Core i3-3210 4,622
+-0%
1174 Pentium G3250 4,622
+-0%
1175 Celeron G1850 4,622
+-0%
1176 Xeon E5-2603 v4 4,619
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-6200U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,422 Rank: 1404
Rank Name Score Visual
1400 Phenom II X3 B77 4,424
+0%
1401 Celeron G4920 4,423
+0%
1402 Phenom II X4 840T 4,423
+0%
1403 Phenom II X4 910 4,423
+0%
1404 Core i5-6200U 4,422
1405 Athlon II X2 265 4,422
+0%
1406 Phenom II X4 900e 4,421
+-0%
1407 PRO A8-8650B 4,421
+-0%
1408 Xeon X5687 4,420
+-0%
1409 Celeron N4100 4,419
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-6200U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,757 Rank: 1105
Rank Name Score Visual
1101 Pentium G2130 4,760
+0.1%
1102 Intel Core i3-7020U 4,759
+0%
1103 Xeon W3680 4,758
+0%
1104 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,757
+0%
1105 Core i5-6200U 4,757
1106 A12-9800 4,757
+0%
1107 Core i7 980 4,756
+-0%
1108 Core i5-4200M 4,755
+-0%
1109 Xeon D-1520 4,754
-0.1%
1110 Core i5-4310U 4,754
-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 Core i5-6200U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,540 Rank: 1227
Rank Name Score Visual
1223 FX-9800P 4,541
+0%
1224 Xeon E3-1220L v2 4,541
+0%
1225 Celeron G5900 4,541
+0%
1226 Athlon Silver 3050U 4,541
+0%
1227 Core i5-6200U 4,540
1228 Core i3-6100H 4,540
+0%
1229 Core i5-5300U 4,540
+0%
1230 Core i7-4510U 4,540
+0%
1231 Athlon II X4 555 4,540
+0%
1232 A12-9700P 4,540
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-6200U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,515 Rank: 1241
Rank Name Score Visual
1237 Xeon E3-1220L v2 4,516
+0%
1238 Athlon II X4 610e 4,516
+0%
1239 Phenom II X4 900e 4,516
+0%
1240 Core i7-2640M 4,515
+0%
1241 Core i5-6200U 4,515
1242 Core i3-2120 4,515
+0%
1243 Athlon II X3 460 4,515
+0%
1244 Phenom II X4 810 4,515
+0%
1245 Xeon E5420 4,515
+0%
1246 Athlon Silver 3050U 4,515
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-6200U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,559 Rank: 1076
Rank Name Score Visual
1072 Core i3-6100H 4,560
+0%
1073 Core i7-5600U 4,560
+0%
1074 Core i7-5550U 4,560
+0%
1075 Pentium Gold G5400 4,559
+0%
1076 Core i5-6200U 4,559
1077 Xeon X3460 4,559
+0%
1078 Core i3-4150T 4,559
+0%
1079 Pentium Gold G5420 4,557
+-0%
1080 Core i7-5557U 4,557
+-0%
1081 Core i3-4130T 4,557
+-0%

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Core i5-6200U Details

For users seeking a balance of performance and power efficiency in thin and light mobile devices, the Intel Core i5-6200U remains a viable option despite its age. Released in 2015 as part of Intel's Skylake microarchitecture family, this processor was designed for the mobile market and has since become a reference point for mainstream notebook computing. Built on a 14 nm process, it features a dual-core, quad-thread design with base and turbo frequencies of 2.3 GHz and 2.8 GHz respectively. While it may no longer compete with modern CPUs, its low 15 W TDP and support for DDR4 and LPDDR3 memory make it suitable for light productivity and multimedia use cases.

The Core i5-6200U integrates Intel’s HD Graphics 520 GPU, which operates at up to 1.0 GHz and includes 24 execution units. This GPU supports up to three displays and provides decent performance for everyday tasks and light video editing. The processor also includes a 3 MiB L3 cache, 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.125 MiB of L1 cache, all contributing to its ability to handle multitasking efficiently. With support for Intel’s Enhanced SpeedStep, Turbo Boost 2.0, and various security features such as Intel Secure Key and Software Guard Extensions, the chip remains feature-rich for its time.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-6200U achieves an Overall Score of 4623, placing it at #1171 among 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score of 4757 ranks it at #1104, while its Multicore Score of 4422 places it at #1404. These results indicate that the processor performs well in single-threaded applications but trails significantly in multi-threaded workloads compared to modern CPUs. In the top 50 overall rankings, the i5-6200U is far behind leaders like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, which score over 9,000 and 8,000 respectively.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-6200U is best suited for users who prioritize battery life and portability over raw performance. It remains relevant for basic office work, web browsing, and media consumption, particularly in older laptops that may not support newer processors. While it lacks the power of contemporary mobile CPUs, its integration of AVX-2, AES-NI, and other modern instruction sets ensures compatibility with a wide range of software. For users upgrading from older systems or using low-power devices, the i5-6200U continues to serve as a dependable, energy-efficient solution.
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Intel Core i5-6200U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-6200U
Family: Core
Series: i5-6000
Model Number: i5-6200U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2800 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 2700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 23x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 78
Package: FCBGA-1356
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W
Release Price: $281.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 3 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2133 LPDDR3-1866 and DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 32 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 31.79 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 520
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1000 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 98.57 mm²
Transistor Count: 1.75 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT Flex Memory MWT ISRT FMA
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