Celeron G6900TE vs Athlon X4 850
Celeron G6900TE
Athlon X4 850
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900TE
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 850
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G6900TE | Athlon X4 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($64) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G6900TE | Athlon X4 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+217%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($64) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 X4 850
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 X4 850
The Athlon X4 850 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,756 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Celeron G6900TE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon X4 850 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 850 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G6900TE versus 3.9 GHz on the Athlon X4 850 — a 47.6% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 850 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Celeron G6900TE uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Athlon X4 850 uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G6900TE scores 2,782 against the Athlon X4 850's 2,756 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron G6900TE.
| Feature | Celeron G6900TE | Athlon X4 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz+63% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 4 MB+220% |
| Process | 10 nm-64% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,782 | 2,756 |
| 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 X4 850 uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Celeron G6900TE versus DDR3-2133 on the Athlon X4 850 — the Celeron G6900TE supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G6900TE 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 G6900TE) vs 16 (Athlon X4 850) — the Celeron G6900TE offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Celeron G6900TE) and AMD FM2+ (Athlon X4 850).
| Feature | Celeron G6900TE | Athlon X4 850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Only the Athlon X4 850 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G6900TE) vs AMD-V (Athlon X4 850). The Celeron G6900TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 710), while the Athlon X4 850 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900TE targets Budget, Athlon X4 850 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900TE rivals Pentium Gold G7400T.
| Feature | Celeron G6900TE | Athlon X4 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 710 | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G6900TE launched at $53 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 850 debuted at $77. At current prices ($64 vs $20), the Athlon X4 850 is $44 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G6900TE delivers 43.5 pts/$ vs 137.8 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 850 — making the Athlon X4 850 the 104.1% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G6900TE | Athlon X4 850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $53-31% | $77 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $64 | $20-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.5 | 137.8+217% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2015 |
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