Celeron G6900 vs Core i5-6442EQ
Celeron G6900
Core i5-6442EQ
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-6442EQ
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G6900 | Core i5-6442EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($77) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G6900 | Core i5-6442EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+223%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($77) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
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 i5-6442EQ
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 i5-6442EQ
The Core i5-6442EQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 4,483 points. Launch price was $250.
Processing Power
The Celeron G6900 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i5-6442EQ offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-6442EQ has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Celeron G6900 versus 1.9 GHz on the Core i5-6442EQ — a 56.6% clock advantage for the Celeron G6900. The Celeron G6900 uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-6442EQ uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G6900 scores 4,458 against the Core i5-6442EQ's 4,483 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-6442EQ. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900 vs 6 MB on the Core i5-6442EQ.
| Feature | Celeron G6900 | Core i5-6442EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+79% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 4,458 | 4,483 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,563 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,631 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G6900) / not specified (Core i5-6442EQ). The Celeron G6900 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 710), while the Core i5-6442EQ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900 rivals Pentium Gold G7400.
| Feature | Celeron G6900 | Core i5-6442EQ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-6442EQ debuted at $250. At current prices ($77 vs $250), the Celeron G6900 is $173 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G6900 delivers 57.9 pts/$ vs 17.9 pts/$ for the Core i5-6442EQ — making the Celeron G6900 the 105.4% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G6900 | Core i5-6442EQ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $52-79% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $77-69% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 57.9+223% | 17.9 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2015 |
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