AMD FX-Series FX-6200 6-core AM3
Le processeur AMD FX-6200 Black Edition, avec ses 6 cœurs et une fréquence de 3,8 GHz, offre un bon rapport performance/prix pour les tâches de productivité, soutenu par un cache L2 de 24 Mo et un TDP de 125 W. Son socket AM3 et son multiplicateur déverrouillé permettent un overclocking facile, tandis que le refroidisseur inclus simplifie l'installation. Il convient aux utilisateurs à budget limité qui privilégient le multitâche et la productivité, mais moins adapté aux charges serveur exigeantes.
Aucun prix actuel chez les marchands
Aperçu
The 30-Second Version
A cheap six-core stopgap for AM3+ holdouts. Great for rendering, meh for gaming, and the stock cooler will make you want earplugs.
Pros & Cons
Points forts
- Six unlocked cores for dirt cheap 75th
- Huge rendering speed jump over older dual-cores 70th
- Easy overclocking with the right board
- Still handles multitasking surprisingly well
Points faibles
- Stock cooler sounds like a jet engine under load
- Gaming performance lags behind Intel i5/i7 of the era
- Quality control issues like bent pins and wrong CPUs in the box
- AM3+ platform is a dead end
L'avis des propriétaires
The Word on the Street
L'évolution de l'avis des propriétaires dans le temps
ExclusivitéD'après la date à laquelle les clients ont rédigé leurs avis - pour voir si l'enthousiasme initial s'est confirmé.
D'après 8 avis clients datés, regroupés par trimestre civil. L'analyse par période est en anglais.
Les preuves
Performance
The multi-core score lands in the 81st percentile, which sounds better than it is until you remember this thing is ancient. What surprised us is the single-thread number sitting at the 99th percentile in our database, mostly because the FX-6200's 3.8GHz base clock is actually its boost clock too. There's no headroom out of the box, but the unlocked multiplier means you can push it further if your motherboard and cooler can handle the 125W TDP. Rendering times drop dramatically compared to older dual-cores, and that's where this chip earns its keep.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | AMD |
| Series | FX-Series |
| Model | FX-6200 |
| Codename | M3 Pro |
| Class | desktop |
| Process | 3 |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 6 |
| P-cores | 6 |
| E-cores | 6 |
| Threads | 6 |
| Base Clock | 3800 |
| Boost Clock | 3800 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 24 |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 4069 |
| PassMark Single | 1352 |
Platform & Power
| Socket | AM3 |
| TDP | 125 |
| Unlocked | Yes |
vs Competition
Against the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, this thing is a museum piece, but that's not a fair fight. The real comparison is against other AM3+ chips like the FX-8350 or a used Intel i5-2500K. The FX-6200 trades blows with the i5 in multi-threaded work but loses in gaming and single-thread responsiveness. If you're on AM3+ and want the best drop-in upgrade, the FX-8350 is the better buy, but the 6200 is cheaper and easier to find.
| Spec | AMD FX-Series FX-6200 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | SMC EPYC 9555P | HP Xeon 6526Y | CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor | D&H Core i9 BX80673I99960X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 24 | 64 | 16 | 24 | 16 |
| Threads | 6 | 24 | 128 | 32 | 48 | 32 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 3800 | 5700 | 4400 | 3900 | 4000 | 4400 |
| L3 Cache Mb | - | 36 | 256 | 37 | 128 | 22 |
| Tdp W | 125 | 125 | 360 | 195 | 200 | 165 |
| Socket | AM3 | LGA 1851 | AMD Socket SP5 | LGA 4677 | AMD Socket SP3 | LGA 2066 |
| Integrated Graphics | - | Intel Graphics | - | No | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Produit | AI | Feature | Platform | User Sentiment | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Preuve sociale | Affordability | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD FX-Series FX-6200 | 59.2 | 75.1 | 17.5 | 63.8 | 31.6 | 37.2 | 70.1 | 27.1 | 28.5 |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Compare | 96.2 | 99.9 | 96 | 78.7 | 97.2 | 96.4 | 90.3 | 18.3 | 99.9 |
| SMC EPYC 9555P Compare | 99.3 | 77.4 | 96.7 | 0 | 89.7 | 99.4 | 0 | 0.4 | 85.9 |
| HP Xeon 6526Y Compare | 92.1 | 77.4 | 90.8 | 0 | 79.4 | 89.9 | 0 | 2.7 | 80.6 |
| CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor Compare | 94.8 | 77.4 | 84.5 | 0 | 85.1 | 93.9 | 36.4 | 5.3 | 80.5 |
| D&H Core i9 BX80673I99960X Compare | 89.1 | 63 | 81.7 | 0 | 74.9 | 84.5 | 70.7 | 17.4 | 73.8 |
Prix
Value & Pricing
At around $285 USD for a new old stock box, the value is questionable. But on the used market, these go for a fraction of that, and that's where the FX-6200 shines. If you can grab one for under $50, it's a no-brainer upgrade for an AM3+ system that's still kicking.
En savoir plus
Overview
The AMD FX-6200 is a budget six-core chip that still makes sense if you're stuck on AM3+ and need a cheap multitasking boost. The headline here is value: you get six unlocked cores at 3.8GHz for pocket change on the used market. It's not going to impress anyone in 2025, but for rendering and heavy multitasking on an aging platform, it's a solid stopgap.
Common Questions
Q: Is the FX-6200 good for gaming?
It's okay for older titles and esports, but don't expect it to keep up with modern games. An Intel i5 or i7 from the same era will beat it in most gaming scenarios.
Q: Can I overclock the FX-6200?
Yes, the multiplier is unlocked. Just make sure your motherboard has decent VRMs and you ditch the stock cooler for something beefier, because 125W TDP is already toasty.
Q: Is the FX-6200 worth buying in 2025?
Only if you're already on AM3+ and can find one dirt cheap on the used market. For a new build, absolutely not.
Who Should Skip This
If you're building a new PC or want solid gaming performance, skip this. Go grab a used Ryzen 5 3600 or even a modern budget chip instead. The AM3+ platform is a dead end, and the FX-6200's single-thread performance will bottleneck anything modern.
Verdict
The FX-6200 is a budget workhorse for a dead platform. If you need a cheap rendering or multitasking boost and you're already on AM3+, grab one used and don't look back. If you're building new, don't even think about it.
