Celeron G6900TE vs Athlon PRO 3045B
Celeron G6900TE
Athlon PRO 3045B
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900TE
Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 3045B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G6900TE | Athlon PRO 3045B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($64) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dali (2020−2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G6900TE | Athlon PRO 3045B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+182%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($64) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
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 G6900TE and Athlon PRO 3045B
Celeron G6900TE
The Celeron G6900TE 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 2,782 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon PRO 3045B
The Athlon PRO 3045B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,770 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Celeron G6900TE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Athlon PRO 3045B's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G6900TE versus 3.2 GHz on the Athlon PRO 3045B — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Athlon PRO 3045B (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Celeron G6900TE uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Athlon PRO 3045B uses Dali (2020−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G6900TE scores 2,782 against the Athlon PRO 3045B's 2,770 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron G6900TE. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron G6900TE | Athlon PRO 3045B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+4% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Dali (2020−2021) |
| PassMark | 2,782 | 2,770 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,400 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,457 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G6900TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Athlon PRO 3045B uses FP5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Celeron G6900TE versus DDR4-2400 on the Athlon PRO 3045B — the Celeron G6900TE supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G6900TE 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 G6900TE) vs 8 (Athlon PRO 3045B) — the Celeron G6900TE offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Celeron G6900TE) and AMD FP5 (Athlon PRO 3045B).
| Feature | Celeron G6900TE | Athlon PRO 3045B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+150% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G6900TE) / not specified (Athlon PRO 3045B). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 710 (Celeron G6900TE) and AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon PRO 3045B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900TE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900TE rivals Pentium Gold G7400T.
| Feature | Celeron G6900TE | Athlon PRO 3045B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 710 | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G6900TE launched at $53 MSRP, while the Athlon PRO 3045B debuted at $426. At current prices ($64 vs $180), the Celeron G6900TE is $116 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G6900TE delivers 43.5 pts/$ vs 15.4 pts/$ for the Athlon PRO 3045B — making the Celeron G6900TE the 95.4% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G6900TE | Athlon PRO 3045B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $53-88% | $426 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $64-64% | $180 |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.5+182% | 15.4 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2021 |
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