Athlon 220GE vs Celeron G6900
Athlon 220GE
Celeron G6900
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon 220GE
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 220GE | Celeron G6900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($60) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($77) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 220GE | Celeron G6900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+28%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($60) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($77) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 220GE and Celeron G6900
Athlon 220GE
The Athlon 220GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,441 points. Launch price was $65.
Celeron G6900
The Celeron G6900 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 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 4,458 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon 220GE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron G6900's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon 220GE versus 3.4 GHz on the Celeron G6900 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Athlon 220GE uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron G6900 uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 220GE scores 4,441 against the Celeron G6900's 4,458 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron G6900. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 886 vs 1,563, a 55.3% lead for the Celeron G6900 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,023 vs 2,631 (26.1% advantage for the Celeron G6900). Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 220GE | Celeron G6900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 4,441 | 4,458 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 886 | 1,563+76% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,023 | 2,631+30% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 220GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G6900 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2667 on the Athlon 220GE versus DDR5-4800 on the Celeron G6900 — the Celeron G6900 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G6900 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon 220GE) vs 20 (Celeron G6900) — the Celeron G6900 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370,B450,X470 (Athlon 220GE) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Celeron G6900).
| Feature | Athlon 220GE | Celeron G6900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2667 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 20+150% |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon 220GE has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon 220GE) vs VT-x (Celeron G6900). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon 220GE) and UHD Graphics 710 (Celeron G6900) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 220GE targets Desktop, Celeron G6900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon 220GE rivals Pentium Gold G5400; Celeron G6900 rivals Pentium Gold G7400.
| Feature | Athlon 220GE | Celeron G6900 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | UHD Graphics 710 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Desktop | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 220GE launched at $65 MSRP, while the Celeron G6900 debuted at $52. At current prices ($60 vs $77), the Athlon 220GE is $17 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 220GE delivers 74.0 pts/$ vs 57.9 pts/$ for the Celeron G6900 — making the Athlon 220GE the 24.4% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 220GE | Celeron G6900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $65 | $52-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-22% | $77 |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.0+28% | 57.9 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2022 |
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