Celeron G6900 vs Ryzen 5 3600
Celeron G6900
Ryzen 5 3600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G6900 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($77) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G6900 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+282%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($77) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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 Ryzen 5 3600
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.
Ryzen 5 3600
The Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,685 points. Launch price was $199.
Processing Power
The Celeron G6900 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 3600 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Celeron G6900 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600 — a 21.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3600 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Celeron G6900 uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G6900 scores 4,458 against the Ryzen 5 3600's 17,685 — a 119.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 3600. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,563 vs 1,295, a 18.8% lead for the Celeron G6900 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,631 vs 1,898 (32.4% advantage for the Celeron G6900). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Celeron G6900 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 6 / 12+200% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+700% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Matisse (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,458 | 17,685+297% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 9,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,563+21% | 1,295 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,631+39% | 1,898 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G6900 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Celeron G6900 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 3600 — 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 24 (Ryzen 5 3600) — the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Celeron G6900) and AMD B550,AMD X570,AMD B450,AMD X470 (Ryzen 5 3600).
| Feature | Celeron G6900 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 5 3600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G6900) vs Yes (Ryzen 5 3600). The Celeron G6900 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 710), while the Ryzen 5 3600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900 targets Budget, Ryzen 5 3600 targets Gaming/Budget Workstation. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900 rivals Pentium Gold G7400; Ryzen 5 3600 rivals Core i5-10400.
| Feature | Celeron G6900 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 710 | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | Yes |
| Target Use | Budget | Gaming/Budget Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G6900 launched at $52 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 3600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($77 vs $80), the Celeron G6900 is $3 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G6900 delivers 57.9 pts/$ vs 221.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 3600 — making the Ryzen 5 3600 the 117% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G6900 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $52-74% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $77-4% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 57.9 | 221.1+282% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2019 |
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