Celeron G6900 vs Core i5-4670T
Celeron G6900
Core i5-4670T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4670T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G6900 | Core i5-4670T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($77) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G6900 | Core i5-4670T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+121%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($77) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
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 i5-4670T
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 i5-4670T
The Core i5-4670T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,488 points. Launch price was $220.
Processing Power
The Celeron G6900 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i5-4670T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-4670T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Celeron G6900 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4670T — a 3% clock advantage for the Celeron G6900 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Celeron G6900 uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-4670T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G6900 scores 4,458 against the Core i5-4670T's 4,488 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-4670T. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900 vs 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-4670T.
| Feature | Celeron G6900 | Core i5-4670T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+3% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+48% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6144 kB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 4,458 | 4,488 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,563 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,631 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G6900 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-4670T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G6900 | Core i5-4670T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G6900) / not specified (Core i5-4670T). The Celeron G6900 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 710), while the Core i5-4670T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900 rivals Pentium Gold G7400.
| Feature | Celeron G6900 | Core i5-4670T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 710 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G6900 launched at $52 MSRP, while the Core i5-4670T debuted at $189. At current prices ($77 vs $35), the Core i5-4670T is $42 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G6900 delivers 57.9 pts/$ vs 128.2 pts/$ for the Core i5-4670T — making the Core i5-4670T the 75.6% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G6900 | Core i5-4670T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $52-72% | $189 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $77 | $35-55% |
| Performance per Dollar | 57.9 | 128.2+121% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2013 |
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