Celeron G6900E vs Core i5-2450P
Celeron G6900E
Core i5-2450P
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
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900E
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2450P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G6900E | Core i5-2450P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($53) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G6900E | Core i5-2450P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+77%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($53) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
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 Core i5-2450P
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.
Core i5-2450P
The Core i5-2450P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,273 points. Launch price was $215.
Processing Power
The Celeron G6900E packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i5-2450P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-2450P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Celeron G6900E versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-2450P — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-2450P (base: 3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Celeron G6900E uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-2450P uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G6900E scores 4,272 against the Core i5-2450P's 4,273 — a 0% lead for the Core i5-2450P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,563 vs 545, a 96.6% lead for the Celeron G6900E that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,631 vs 1,850 (34.9% advantage for the Celeron G6900E). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900E vs 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-2450P.
| Feature | Celeron G6900E | Core i5-2450P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6144 kB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-69% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 4,272 | 4,273 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,563+187% | 545 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,631+42% | 1,850 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G6900E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-2450P uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Celeron G6900E versus DDR3-1333 on the Core i5-2450P — the Celeron G6900E supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G6900E supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Celeron G6900E) vs 16 (Core i5-2450P) — the Celeron G6900E offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Celeron G6900E) and H61,P67,Z68,H67,Q67 (Core i5-2450P).
| Feature | Celeron G6900E | Core i5-2450P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+67% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G6900E) vs Yes (Core i5-2450P). The Celeron G6900E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 710), while the Core i5-2450P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900E rivals Pentium Gold G7400.
| Feature | Celeron G6900E | Core i5-2450P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 710 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | Yes |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G6900E launched at $53 MSRP, while the Core i5-2450P debuted at $177. At current prices ($53 vs $30), the Core i5-2450P is $23 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G6900E delivers 80.6 pts/$ vs 142.4 pts/$ for the Core i5-2450P — making the Core i5-2450P the 55.4% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G6900E | Core i5-2450P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $53-70% | $177 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $53 | $30-43% |
| Performance per Dollar | 80.6 | 142.4+77% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2012 |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on Celeron G6900E and Core i5-2450P
