Celeron G6900TE vs Core i7-870S
Celeron G6900TE
Core i7-870S
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900TE
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-870S
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G6900TE | Core i7-870S |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($64) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G6900TE | Core i7-870S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+26%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($64) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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 i7-870S
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 i7-870S
The Core i7-870S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 July 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 82 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,765 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron G6900TE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i7-870S offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-870S has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G6900TE versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-870S — a 40% clock advantage for the Core i7-870S (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The Celeron G6900TE uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-870S uses Lynnfield (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G6900TE scores 2,782 against the Core i7-870S's 2,765 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron G6900TE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900TE vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-870S.
| Feature | Celeron G6900TE | Core i7-870S |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.66 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-78% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Lynnfield (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 2,782 | 2,765 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,400 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,457 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G6900TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-870S uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G6900TE | Core i7-870S |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1156 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G6900TE) / not specified (Core i7-870S). The Celeron G6900TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 710), while the Core i7-870S requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900TE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900TE rivals Pentium Gold G7400T.
| Feature | Celeron G6900TE | Core i7-870S |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 710 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G6900TE launched at $53 MSRP, while the Core i7-870S debuted at $300. At current prices ($64 vs $80), the Celeron G6900TE is $16 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G6900TE delivers 43.5 pts/$ vs 34.6 pts/$ for the Core i7-870S — making the Celeron G6900TE the 22.8% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G6900TE | Core i7-870S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $53-82% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $64-20% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.5+26% | 34.6 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2010 |
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