Celeron G6900TE vs Core i7-5500U
Celeron G6900TE
Core i7-5500U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900TE
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5500U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G6900TE | Core i7-5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($64) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G6900TE | Core i7-5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($64) | ✅ 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 G6900TE and Core i7-5500U
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.
Core i7-5500U
The Core i7-5500U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,807 points. Launch price was $393.
Processing Power
The Celeron G6900TE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-5500U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G6900TE versus 3 GHz on the Core i7-5500U — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-5500U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Celeron G6900TE uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-5500U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G6900TE scores 2,782 against the Core i7-5500U's 2,807 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-5500U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,400 vs 956, a 37.7% lead for the Celeron G6900TE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,457 vs 1,933 (23.9% advantage for the Celeron G6900TE). Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron G6900TE | Core i7-5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Broadwell-U (2015) |
| PassMark | 2,782 | 2,807 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,400+46% | 956 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,457+27% | 1,933 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G6900TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-5500U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Celeron G6900TE versus DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 on the Core i7-5500U — 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 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Celeron G6900TE) vs 12 (Core i7-5500U) — the Celeron G6900TE offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Celeron G6900TE) and Broadwell-U SoC (Core i7-5500U).
| Feature | Celeron G6900TE | Core i7-5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+67% | DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+700% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+67% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G6900TE) vs VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i7-5500U). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 710 (Celeron G6900TE) and Intel HD Graphics 5500 (Core i7-5500U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900TE targets Budget, Core i7-5500U targets Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900TE rivals Pentium Gold G7400T.
| Feature | Celeron G6900TE | Core i7-5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 710 | Intel HD Graphics 5500 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Ultrabook |
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