Celeron J4105 vs Celeron G6900TE
Celeron J4105
Celeron G6900TE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Celeron J4105 is positioned at rank #900 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J4105
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J4105 | Celeron G6900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($64) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J4105 | Celeron G6900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($64) |
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 J4105 and Celeron G6900TE
Celeron J4105
The Celeron J4105 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,820 points. Launch price was $107.
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.
Processing Power
The Celeron J4105 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G6900TE offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron J4105 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Celeron J4105 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G6900TE — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Celeron J4105 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Celeron J4105 uses the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron G6900TE uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J4105 scores 2,820 against the Celeron G6900TE's 2,782 — a 1.4% lead for the Celeron J4105. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron J4105 vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900TE.
| Feature | Celeron J4105 | Celeron G6900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+4% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2.4 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+220% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Goldmont Plus (2017) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 2,820+1% | 2,782 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,457 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J4105 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G6900TE uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2400 on the Celeron J4105 versus DDR5-4800 on the Celeron G6900TE — the Celeron J4105 supports 199.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G6900TE supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron J4105) vs 20 (Celeron G6900TE) — the Celeron G6900TE offers 14 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: BGA1090 (Celeron J4105) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Celeron G6900TE).
| Feature | Celeron J4105 | Celeron G6900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400+47900% | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 128 GB+1677721500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 20+233% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron J4105) vs VT-x (Celeron G6900TE). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 600 (Celeron J4105) and UHD Graphics 710 (Celeron G6900TE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900TE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron J4105 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1305G; Celeron G6900TE rivals Pentium Gold G7400T.
| Feature | Celeron J4105 | Celeron G6900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | UHD Graphics 710 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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