Celeron G6900T vs Athlon X4 880K
Celeron G6900T
Athlon X4 880K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900T
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 880K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G6900T | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G6900T | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+99%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 Athlon X4 880K
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.
Athlon X4 880K
The Athlon X4 880K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,649 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Celeron G6900T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon X4 880K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 880K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G6900T versus 4.2 GHz on the Athlon X4 880K — a 40% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 880K (base: 2.8 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Celeron G6900T uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Athlon X4 880K uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G6900T scores 3,668 against the Athlon X4 880K's 3,649 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron G6900T.
| Feature | Celeron G6900T | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4 GHz+43% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 4 MB+220% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-75% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,668 | 3,649 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,400 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,450 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G6900T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Athlon X4 880K uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Celeron G6900T versus DDR3-2133 on the Athlon X4 880K — the Celeron G6900T supports 50% 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 16 (Athlon X4 880K) — the Celeron G6900T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760 (Celeron G6900T) and AMD FM2+ (Athlon X4 880K).
| Feature | Celeron G6900T | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+67% | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron G6900T) / not specified (Athlon X4 880K). The Celeron G6900T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 710), while the Athlon X4 880K requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900T rivals Pentium Gold G7400T.
| Feature | Celeron G6900T | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 710 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G6900T launched at $42 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 880K debuted at $95. At current prices ($50 vs $25), the Athlon X4 880K is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G6900T delivers 73.4 pts/$ vs 146.0 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 880K — making the Athlon X4 880K the 66.2% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G6900T | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-56% | $95 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $25-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 73.4 | 146.0+99% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2015 |
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