A12-9800 vs Celeron G6900T

CPU

GPU

A12-9800

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2017

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Celeron G6900T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2022

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A12-9800 vs Celeron G6900T Performance Spectrum

A12-9800

4 / 4

3,695

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron G6900T

2 / 2

3,668

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

A12-9800 vs Celeron G6900T FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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A12-9800 vs Celeron G6900T: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A12-9800

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Celeron G6900T moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Celeron G6900T

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅150% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than A12-9800 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,668 vs 3,695).
❌Launch MSRP is still $42 MSRP, while A12-9800 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is A12-9800 better than Celeron G6900T?

Yes. A12-9800 is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 5.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.7% better PassMark, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, A12-9800 is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 5.8% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, A12-9800 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

A12-9800 is still the faster CPU overall, but Celeron G6900T is easier to justify if budget matters more than peak performance. A12-9800 comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $42 MSRP, and it still gives you a 5.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Celeron G6900T is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (87.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it can still make sense for tighter-budget builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible LGA1700 + DDR5 setup, Celeron G6900T can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap, but on MSRP alone you would want to find it meaningfully cheaper in real-world listings before that path becomes easy to justify.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Celeron G6900T makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2017) and a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

A12-9800 vs Celeron G6900T Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

A12-9800

The A12-9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,695 points. Launch price was $139.

Celeron G6900T

The Celeron G6900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 3,668 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The A12-9800 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G6900T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A12-9800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the A12-9800 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G6900T — a 40% clock advantage for the A12-9800 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The A12-9800 uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G6900T uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the A12-9800 scores 3,695 against the Celeron G6900T's 3,668 — a 0.7% lead for the A12-9800. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 635 vs 1,400, a 75.2% lead for the Celeron G6900T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A12-9800 vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900T.

Feature	A12-9800	Celeron G6900T
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+50%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+36%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2048 kB+60%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	28 nm	Intel 7 nm-75%
Architecture	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	3,695	3,668
Geekbench 6 Single	635	1,400+120%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,450

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Memory & Platform

The A12-9800 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G6900T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the A12-9800 versus DDR5-4800 on the Celeron G6900T — the Celeron G6900T supports 100% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G6900T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (A12-9800) vs 20 (Celeron G6900T) — the Celeron G6900T offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370 (A12-9800) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760 (Celeron G6900T).

Feature	A12-9800	Celeron G6900T
Socket	AM4	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	DDR5-4800+100%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	8	20+150%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A12-9800) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron G6900T). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R7 (A12-9800) and Intel UHD Graphics 710 (Celeron G6900T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A12-9800 targets Budget, Celeron G6900T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: A12-9800 rivals Pentium G4600; Celeron G6900T rivals Pentium Gold G7400T.

Feature	A12-9800	Celeron G6900T
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Radeon R7	Intel UHD Graphics 710
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Budget	Low Power Desktop