Celeron G6900E vs Athlon PRO 300GE
Celeron G6900E
Athlon PRO 300GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900E
Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 300GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G6900E | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($53) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G6900E | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($53) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
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 G6900E and Athlon PRO 300GE
Celeron G6900E
The Celeron G6900E 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 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,272 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon PRO 300GE
The Athlon PRO 300GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,342 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Celeron G6900E packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Athlon PRO 300GE's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Celeron G6900E versus 3.4 GHz on the Athlon PRO 300GE — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Athlon PRO 300GE. The Celeron G6900E uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Athlon PRO 300GE uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G6900E scores 4,272 against the Athlon PRO 300GE's 4,342 — a 1.6% lead for the Athlon PRO 300GE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900E vs 4 MB on the Athlon PRO 300GE.
| Feature | Celeron G6900E | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB |
| Process | 10 nm-17% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 4,272 | 4,342+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,563 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,631 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G6900E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Athlon PRO 300GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Celeron G6900E versus DDR4-2666 on the Athlon PRO 300GE — the Celeron G6900E supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G6900E 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 G6900E) vs 8 (Athlon PRO 300GE) — the Celeron G6900E offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Celeron G6900E) and AMD AM4 (Athlon PRO 300GE).
| Feature | Celeron G6900E | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G6900E) vs AMD-V (Athlon PRO 300GE). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 710 (Celeron G6900E) and Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon PRO 300GE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900E targets Budget, Athlon PRO 300GE targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900E rivals Pentium Gold G7400.
| Feature | Celeron G6900E | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 710 | Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G6900E launched at $53 MSRP, while the Athlon PRO 300GE debuted at $50. At current prices ($53 vs $50), the Athlon PRO 300GE is $3 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G6900E delivers 80.6 pts/$ vs 86.8 pts/$ for the Athlon PRO 300GE — making the Athlon PRO 300GE the 7.4% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G6900E | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $53 | $50-6% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $53 | $50-6% |
| Performance per Dollar | 80.6 | 86.8+8% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2019 |
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