Celeron G6900T vs Core i5-7300U

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Celeron G6900T vs Core i5-7300U FPS Benchmarks

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Celeron G6900T vs Core i5-7300U: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Celeron G6900T

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (4 MB vs 3 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of BGA1356 and DDR4.
✅66.7% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Intel Stock), unlike Core i5-7300U.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $42 MSRP, while Core i5-7300U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Core i5-7300U

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Celeron G6900T across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,631 vs 3,668).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (3 MB vs 4 MB).
❌Older platform position on BGA1356 with DDR4, while Celeron G6900T moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Celeron G6900T.

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron G6900T better than Core i5-7300U?

Yes. Celeron G6900T is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 5.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Celeron G6900T is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 5.8% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Celeron G6900T is the stronger fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (4 MB vs 3 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Celeron G6900T is the better buy right now. Celeron G6900T comes in at an unclear MSRP at $42 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 5.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (87.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Celeron G6900T makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2017), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of BGA1356, 33.3% larger total L3 cache (4 MB vs 3 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 2 threads instead of 2/4. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

Celeron G6900T vs Core i5-7300U Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Core i5-7300U

The Core i5-7300U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,631 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The Celeron G6900T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-7300U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G6900T versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-7300U — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-7300U (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Celeron G6900T uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-7300U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G6900T scores 3,668 against the Core i5-7300U's 3,631 — a 1% lead for the Celeron G6900T. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900T vs 3 MB on the Core i5-7300U.

Feature	Celeron G6900T	Core i5-7300U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz	3.5 GHz+25%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+8%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	3,668+1%	3,631
Geekbench 6 Single	1,400	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,450	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G6900T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-7300U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Celeron G6900T versus DDR4-2133 on the Core i5-7300U — the Celeron G6900T supports 125% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G6900T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 300% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Celeron G6900T) vs 12 (Core i5-7300U) — the Celeron G6900T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Celeron G6900T	Core i5-7300U
Socket	LGA1700	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800+125%	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+300%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20+67%	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron G6900T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-7300U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 710 (Celeron G6900T) and HD Graphics 620 (Core i5-7300U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900T targets Low Power Desktop, Core i5-7300U targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900T rivals Pentium Gold G7400T.

Feature	Celeron G6900T	Core i5-7300U
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 710	HD Graphics 620
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Low Power Desktop	Mobile