Athlon PRO 3045B vs Celeron G6900TE

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GPU

Athlon PRO 3045B

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2021

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Celeron G6900TE

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2022

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Athlon PRO 3045B vs Celeron G6900TE Performance Spectrum

Athlon PRO 3045B

2 / 4

2,770

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron G6900TE

2 / 2

2,782

+0.4%

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.

Athlon PRO 3045B vs Celeron G6900TE FPS Benchmarks

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Athlon PRO 3045B vs Celeron G6900TE: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

Athlon PRO 3045B

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (2,770 vs 2,782).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 6.5 vs 52.5 PassMark/$ ($426 MSRP vs $53 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on FP5 with DDR4, while Celeron G6900TE moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Celeron G6900TE

2022

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $373 less on MSRP ($53 MSRP vs $426 MSRP).
✅Delivers 707.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 52.5 vs 6.5 PassMark/$ ($53 MSRP vs $426 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP5 and DDR4.
✅150% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron G6900TE better than Athlon PRO 3045B?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Athlon PRO 3045B is ahead with a 0.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Celeron G6900TE pulls ahead with 0.4% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Celeron G6900TE is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

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

Celeron G6900TE is the better buy right now. Celeron G6900TE comes in $373 cheaper on MSRP at $53 MSRP versus $426 MSRP, and it still gives you 0.4% better PassMark. The compromise is that Athlon PRO 3045B is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 0.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 707.3% better value on MSRP (52.5 vs 6.5 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

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

Celeron G6900TE makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of FP5, and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 2 threads instead of 2/4. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

Athlon PRO 3045B vs Celeron G6900TE Technical Specifications

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

Athlon PRO 3045B

The Athlon PRO 3045B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,770 points. Launch price was $149.

Celeron G6900TE

The Celeron G6900TE 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 2,782 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Athlon PRO 3045B packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron G6900TE's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon PRO 3045B versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G6900TE — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Athlon PRO 3045B (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Athlon PRO 3045B uses the Dali (2020−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron G6900TE uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon PRO 3045B scores 2,770 against the Celeron G6900TE's 2,782 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron G6900TE. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Athlon PRO 3045B	Celeron G6900TE
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+33%	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.4 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Dali (2020−2021)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	2,770	2,782
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,400
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,457

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon PRO 3045B uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Celeron G6900TE uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Athlon PRO 3045B versus DDR5-4800 on the Celeron G6900TE — the Celeron G6900TE supports 100% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G6900TE supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 300% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon PRO 3045B) vs 20 (Celeron G6900TE) — the Celeron G6900TE offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD FP5 (Athlon PRO 3045B) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Celeron G6900TE).

Feature	Athlon PRO 3045B	Celeron G6900TE
Socket	FP5	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	DDR5-4800+100%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	8	20+150%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Athlon PRO 3045B) / VT-x (Celeron G6900TE). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon PRO 3045B) and UHD Graphics 710 (Celeron G6900TE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900TE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900TE rivals Pentium Gold G7400T.

Feature	Athlon PRO 3045B	Celeron G6900TE
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Vega 3	UHD Graphics 710
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Athlon PRO 3045B was priced at $426, while the Celeron G6900TE came in at $53. On launch pricing ($426 vs $53), Celeron G6900TE was $373 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon PRO 3045B delivers 6.5 pts/$ vs 52.5 pts/$ for the Celeron G6900TE — making the Celeron G6900TE the 155.9% better value option.

Feature	Athlon PRO 3045B	Celeron G6900TE
MSRP	$426	$53-88%
Performance per Dollar	6.5	52.5+708%
Release Date	2021	2022

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