Celeron G6900 vs Athlon 240GE
Celeron G6900
Athlon 240GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 240GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G6900 | Athlon 240GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($77) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G6900 | Athlon 240GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+40%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($77) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) |
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 Celeron G6900 and Athlon 240GE
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.
Athlon 240GE
The Athlon 240GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 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: 4,561 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Celeron G6900 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Athlon 240GE's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Celeron G6900 versus 3.5 GHz on the Athlon 240GE — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Athlon 240GE (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Celeron G6900 uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Athlon 240GE uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G6900 scores 4,458 against the Athlon 240GE's 4,561 — a 2.3% lead for the Athlon 240GE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,563 vs 930, a 50.8% lead for the Celeron G6900 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,631 vs 2,200 (17.8% advantage for the Celeron G6900). Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron G6900 | Athlon 240GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,458 | 4,561+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,563+68% | 930 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,631+20% | 2,200 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G6900 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Athlon 240GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Celeron G6900 versus DDR4-2666 on the Athlon 240GE — 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: 20 (Celeron G6900) vs 8 (Athlon 240GE) — the Celeron G6900 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Celeron G6900) and A320,B450 (Athlon 240GE).
| Feature | Celeron G6900 | Athlon 240GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+150% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon 240GE has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G6900) vs AMD-V (Athlon 240GE). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 710 (Celeron G6900) and Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon 240GE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900 targets Budget, Athlon 240GE targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900 rivals Pentium Gold G7400; Athlon 240GE rivals Pentium Gold G5400.
| Feature | Celeron G6900 | Athlon 240GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 710 | Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G6900 launched at $52 MSRP, while the Athlon 240GE debuted at $75. At current prices ($77 vs $110), the Celeron G6900 is $33 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G6900 delivers 57.9 pts/$ vs 41.5 pts/$ for the Athlon 240GE — making the Celeron G6900 the 33.1% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G6900 | Athlon 240GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $52-31% | $75 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $77-30% | $110 |
| Performance per Dollar | 57.9+40% | 41.5 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2018 |
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