AMD FX-6200
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Released
Q2/2012
AMD FX-6200

Processor AMD FX-6200, specifications and benchmarks

AMD FX-6200 Processor is being reviewed, the release of which was held in Q2/2012. Here are all the AMD FX-6200’s specifications and performance estimation in benchmark. We offer to study all the data and compare it with a competing model. The base clock frequency of the model is 3.8 GHz, total of cores is 6 / 6. The CPU supports DDR3 and is installed in the motherboard on Socket AM3+. The TDP for CPU is 125 W.

Specifications

Technical data
CPU generation and family
  • CPU group
    AMD FX-6100/6200
  • Family
    FX-Series
  • Form Factor
    Desktops
  • Generation
    1
  • Name
    AMD FX-6200
  • Predecessor
    —
  • Segment
    Desktop / Server
  • Series
    FX 6-Core Black Edition Processors
  • Successor
    —
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
  • A-Core
    —
  • B-Core
    —
  • Base Frequency
    3.8 GHz
  • C-Core
    —
  • Core architecture
    normal
  • CPU Cores
    6
  • CPU Threads
    6
  • Hyperthreading / SMT
    No
  • Max. Boost Clock
    4.1 GHz
  • Overclocking
    Yes
  • Turbo Frequency (1 Core)
    4.1 GHz
  • Turbo Frequency (6 Cores)
    4.1 GHz
Internal Graphics
  • DirectX Version
    —
  • Execution units
    —
  • Generation
    —
  • GPU Frequency
    —
  • GPU name
    None
  • GPU Turbo
    No turbo
  • Max. displays
    —
  • Max. GPU Memory
    —
  • Release date
    —
  • Shader
    —
  • Technology
    —
Hardware codec support
  • AV1
    No
  • H.264 / AVC
    No
  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    No
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    No
  • JPEG
    No
  • VC-1
    No
  • VP8
    No
  • VP9
    No
Memory & PCIe
  • ECC
    Yes
  • Max. Memory
    —
  • Memory channels
    2
  • Memory type
    DDR3
  • PCIe lanes
    —
  • PCIe version
    —
  • System Memory Specification
    1866
Encryption
  • AES-NI
    Yes
Thermal Management
  • Default TDP
    125 W
  • Maximum Operating Temperature
    61.1 °C
  • TDP (PL1, legacy label)
    125 W
  • TDP (PL2)
    —
  • TDP down
    —
  • TDP up
    —
Technical details
  • Architecture
    Zambezi (Bulldozer)
  • Codename
    FX Legacy
  • Instruction set (ISA)
    x86-64 (64 bit)
  • ISA extensions
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
  • L1-Cache
    0.28125 MB
  • L2-Cache
    6 MB
  • L3-Cache
    8 MB
  • Manufacturer product ID (boxed)
    FD6200FRGUBOX
  • Manufacturer product ID (tray)
    FD6200FRW6KGU
  • Part Number
    —
  • Release date
    Q2/2012
  • Socket
    AM3+
  • Technology
    32nm SOI
  • Verification scope
    Explicit manufacturer fields refreshed; other original historical fields retained, not all reverified. Partial composite conflicts are preserved.
  • Virtualization
    AMD-V
Positions in all rankings

Common positions AMD FX-6200 CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
    507 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
    394 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    931 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    766 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
    626 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    435 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    574 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    414 place
  • Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
    594 place

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPU

Compare the scores of popular benchmarks AMD FX-6200 with other processors to understand the real speed of the CPU when processing content.

Tests include mathematical calculations, creation of 3D models, cryptocurrency mining, tests in single and multi-core modes.

These are saved results from the earlier catalog. Measurement dates and test configurations were not recorded. Models with no comparable results are omitted.

Recent models: test results with identified primary sources — Cinebench R23 · Cinebench R20 · Cinebench R15 · Cinebench 2026 · RandomX benchmark

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R20 SC is a high load CPU test for long tasks on a desktop or notebook PC, uses one CPU core, with no hypetrading

Higher values are better in this metric.

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R20 MC is a high load CPU test for long tasks on a desktop or notebook PC, using a multi-core and hyperthreading

Higher values are better in this metric.

836
AMD FX-6200
854
841
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 SC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively

Higher values are better in this metric.

524
AMD FX-6200
526
526
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 MC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively

Higher values are better in this metric.

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 3 SC for one CPU core, includes stress tests simulating real 3D scenarios for Windows, Mac, Linux, Ansroid, iOS

Higher values are better in this metric.

1989
AMD FX-6200
1997
1996
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 3 MC using a multi-core and hyperthreading, includes stress tests simulating real 3D scenarios for Windows, Mac, Linux, Ansroid, iOS

Higher values are better in this metric.

8054
AMD FX-6200
8105
8077
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
The PC CPU and GPU test involves rendering a specific 3D scene in single-core mode, based on CINEMA 4D

Higher values are better in this metric.

1
AMD FX-6200
1.02
1.01
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
The PC CPU and GPU test involves rendering a specific 3D scene in multi-core mode and hyperthreading, based on CINEMA 4D

Higher values are better in this metric.

4.42
AMD FX-6200
4.51
4.49
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
PassMark is a test suite that performs complex mathematical calculations to determine CPU performance on file compression, encryption and physics-related tasks

Higher values are better in this metric.

6180
AMD FX-6200
6255
6255

Comparable benchmark results are required to suggest performance alternatives.

*

PL1 is the sustained processor power limit; PL2 is the short-term turbo power limit. They are not measured performance or efficiency.

The values are used to select the optimal cooling system and power supply.

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