Celeron G6900 vs Core i5-10400F
Celeron G6900
Core i5-10400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G6900 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($77) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G6900 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+121%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($77) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
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 Core i5-10400F
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.
Core i5-10400F
The Core i5-10400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,029 points. Launch price was $155.
Processing Power
The Celeron G6900 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i5-10400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-10400F has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Celeron G6900 versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F — a 23.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400F (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Celeron G6900 uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-10400F uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G6900 scores 4,458 against the Core i5-10400F's 13,029 — a 98% lead for the Core i5-10400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,563 vs 1,454, a 7.2% lead for the Celeron G6900 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,631 vs 5,783 (74.9% advantage for the Core i5-10400F). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F.
| Feature | Celeron G6900 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 6 / 12+200% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.3 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+17% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 4,458 | 13,029+192% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 8,191 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,563+7% | 1,454 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,631 | 5,783+120% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G6900 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-10400F uses LGA1200 (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 Core i5-10400F — the Celeron G6900 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Celeron G6900) vs 16 (Core i5-10400F) — the Celeron G6900 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Celeron G6900) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F).
| Feature | Celeron G6900 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G6900) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F). The Celeron G6900 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 710), while the Core i5-10400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900 targets Budget, Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900 rivals Pentium Gold G7400; Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Celeron G6900 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 710 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G6900 launched at $52 MSRP, while the Core i5-10400F debuted at $160. At current prices ($77 vs $102), the Celeron G6900 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G6900 delivers 57.9 pts/$ vs 127.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-10400F — making the Core i5-10400F the 75.2% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G6900 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $52-68% | $160 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $77-25% | $102 |
| Performance per Dollar | 57.9 | 127.7+121% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2020 |
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