Athlon X4 880K vs Celeron G6900T

CPU

GPU

Athlon X4 880K

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2015

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Celeron G6900T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2022

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Athlon X4 880K vs Celeron G6900T Performance Spectrum

Athlon X4 880K

4 / 4

3,649

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron G6900T

2 / 2

3,668

+0.5%

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 X4 880K vs Celeron G6900T FPS Benchmarks

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Athlon X4 880K 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.

Athlon X4 880K

2015

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,649 vs 3,668).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 38.4 vs 87.3 PassMark/$ ($95 MSRP vs $42 MSRP).
❌171.4% higher power demand at 95W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on FM2+, while Celeron G6900T moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Celeron G6900T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Celeron G6900T

2022

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $53 less on MSRP ($42 MSRP vs $95 MSRP).
✅Delivers 127.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 87.3 vs 38.4 PassMark/$ ($42 MSRP vs $95 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 95W, a 60W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FM2+ and older memory support.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Athlon X4 880K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron G6900T better than Athlon X4 880K?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Athlon X4 880K is ahead with a 8.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Celeron G6900T pulls ahead with 0.5% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Celeron G6900T is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

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

Celeron G6900T is the better buy right now. Celeron G6900T comes in $53 cheaper on MSRP at $42 MSRP versus $95 MSRP, and it still gives you 0.5% better PassMark. The compromise is that Athlon X4 880K is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 8.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 127.4% better value on MSRP (87.3 vs 38.4 PassMark/$), 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 G6900T makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2015), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of FM2+, and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 2 threads instead of 4/4. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

Athlon X4 880K vs Celeron G6900T Technical Specifications

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

Athlon X4 880K

The Athlon X4 880K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,649 points. Launch price was $149.

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 Athlon X4 880K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G6900T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon X4 880K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Athlon X4 880K versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G6900T — a 40% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 880K (base: 4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Athlon X4 880K uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G6900T uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 880K scores 3,649 against the Celeron G6900T's 3,668 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron G6900T.

Feature	Athlon X4 880K	Celeron G6900T
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+50%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+43%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	—	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB+220%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	28 nm	Intel 7 nm-75%
Architecture	Godaveri (2014−2016)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	3,649	3,668
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,400
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,450

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon X4 880K uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G6900T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-2133 on the Athlon X4 880K versus DDR5-4800 on the Celeron G6900T — the Celeron G6900T supports 125% 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: 16 (Athlon X4 880K) vs 20 (Celeron G6900T) — the Celeron G6900T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD FM2+ (Athlon X4 880K) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760 (Celeron G6900T).

Feature	Athlon X4 880K	Celeron G6900T
Socket	FM2+	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-2133	DDR5-4800+125%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	16	20+25%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X4 880K) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron G6900T). The Celeron G6900T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 710), while the Athlon X4 880K requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900T rivals Pentium Gold G7400T.

Feature	Athlon X4 880K	Celeron G6900T
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel UHD Graphics 710
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Low Power Desktop

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Athlon X4 880K was priced at $95, while the Celeron G6900T came in at $42. On launch pricing ($95 vs $42), Celeron G6900T was $53 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X4 880K delivers 38.4 pts/$ vs 87.3 pts/$ for the Celeron G6900T — making the Celeron G6900T the 77.8% better value option.

Feature	Athlon X4 880K	Celeron G6900T
MSRP	$95	$42-56%
Performance per Dollar	38.4	87.3+127%
Release Date	2015	2022

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