CPU
GPU
Processor N250
Celeron G6900TE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor N250 | 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 (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor N250 | 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 Processor N250 and Celeron G6900TE
Processor N250
The Processor N250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,786 points. Launch price was $69.
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 Processor N250 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G6900TE offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Processor N250 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Processor N250 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G6900TE — a 45.2% clock advantage for the Processor N250 (base: 0.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Processor N250 uses the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Celeron G6900TE uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N250 scores 2,786 against the Celeron G6900TE's 2,782 — a 0.1% lead for the Processor N250. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N250 vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900TE.
| Feature | Processor N250 | Celeron G6900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+58% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 0.1 GHz | 2.4 GHz+2300% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+60% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Twin Lake (2024−2025) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 2,786 | 2,782 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,457 |
Memory & Platform
The Processor N250 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Celeron G6900TE uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor N250 | Celeron G6900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Processor N250) / VT-x (Celeron G6900TE). The Celeron G6900TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 710), while the Processor N250 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900TE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900TE rivals Pentium Gold G7400T.
| Feature | Processor N250 | Celeron G6900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 710 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Processor N250 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Celeron G6900TE debuted at $53. At current prices ($0 vs $64), the Processor N250 is $64 cheaper.
| Feature | Processor N250 | Celeron G6900TE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $53 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $64 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 43.5 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2022 |
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