Celeron G6900T vs A12-9800
Celeron G6900T
A12-9800
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900T
Performance Per Dollar A12-9800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G6900T | A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G6900T | A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 G6900T and A12-9800
Celeron G6900T
The Celeron G6900T 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 3,668 points. Launch price was $69.
A12-9800
The A12-9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,695 points. Launch price was $139.
Processing Power
The Celeron G6900T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A12-9800 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A12-9800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G6900T versus 4.2 GHz on the A12-9800 — a 40% clock advantage for the A12-9800 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Celeron G6900T uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the A12-9800 uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G6900T scores 3,668 against the A12-9800's 3,695 — a 0.7% lead for the A12-9800. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,400 vs 635, a 75.2% lead for the Celeron G6900T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900T vs 0 kB on the A12-9800.
| Feature | Celeron G6900T | A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2048 kB+60% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-75% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,668 | 3,695 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,400+120% | 635 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,450 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G6900T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the A12-9800 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Celeron G6900T versus DDR4-2400 on the A12-9800 — the Celeron G6900T supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G6900T 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 G6900T) vs 8 (A12-9800) — the Celeron G6900T offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760 (Celeron G6900T) and A320,B350,X370 (A12-9800).
| Feature | Celeron G6900T | A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | DDR4-2400 |
| 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, VT-d, EPT (Celeron G6900T) vs AMD-V (A12-9800). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 710 (Celeron G6900T) and Radeon R7 (A12-9800) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900T targets Low Power Desktop, A12-9800 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900T rivals Pentium Gold G7400T; A12-9800 rivals Pentium G4600.
| Feature | Celeron G6900T | A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 710 | Radeon R7 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop | Budget |
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