Celeron G6900TE vs Core i7-5500U

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Celeron G6900TE vs Core i7-5500U FPS Benchmarks

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Celeron G6900TE vs Core i7-5500U: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

Celeron G6900TE

2022

Why buy it

✅+46.4% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Draws 35W instead of 512W, a 477W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1168 and older memory support.
✅66.7% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $53 MSRP, while Core i7-5500U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Core i7-5500U

2015

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (956 vs 1,400).
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (1,933 vs 2,457).
❌1362.9% higher power demand at 512W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1168, while Celeron G6900TE moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron G6900TE better than Core i7-5500U?

Yes. Celeron G6900TE is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 1.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 27.1% better Geekbench multi-core, 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 G6900TE is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 1.4% 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 G6900TE is the stronger fit. You are getting 27.1% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

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

Celeron G6900TE is the better buy right now. Celeron G6900TE comes in at an unclear MSRP at $53 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 1.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (52.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 G6900TE makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2015), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of FCBGA1168, 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 G6900TE vs Core i7-5500U Technical Specifications

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

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.

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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)	256K (per core)+20380%
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

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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 200% 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 — 700% 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+200%	DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+700%	16 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 (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