Ryzen 5 5600X vs Celeron G6900

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Celeron G6900

2 Cores2 Thrd46 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 / 12

21,845

+390.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Celeron G6900

2 / 2

4,458

0.0%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

116%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

114%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

113%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

112%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

112%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

110%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

110%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

108%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

108%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

108%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

107%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

104%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

102%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

100%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

100%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

100%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

99%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

99%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

99%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

98%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

98%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

97%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

97%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

96%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

96%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

96%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

96%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

96%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

108%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

106%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

106%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

106%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

104%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

104%

#313

Core i9-10920X

MSRP: $689|Avg: $430

104%

#314

Core i7-10700

MSRP: $365|Avg: $268

104%

#315

Core i5-9600K

MSRP: $263|Avg: $178

103%

#316

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1400

103%

#317

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

103%

#318

Core i3-10305T

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

103%

#319

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

101%

#320

Core i3-10100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $146

101%

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

101%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

100%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

99%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

97%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

97%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

97%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

96%

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

96%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

95%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

94%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

94%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

94%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

93%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

91%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

91%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

90%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 5600X delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron G6900 in both compute-intensive tasks (132.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600X	Celeron G6900
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)	✅ More affordable ($77)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 5 5600X leads not only in performance but also in value. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600X	Celeron G6900
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+179%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)	✅ More affordable ($77)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Check

Celeron G6900 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600X and Celeron G6900

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

Celeron G6900

The Celeron G6900 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 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 4,458 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Celeron G6900 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 3.4 GHz on the Celeron G6900 — a 30% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Celeron G6900 uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Celeron G6900's 4,458 — a 132.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Celeron G6900
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+200%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+35%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+9%	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	21,845+390%	4,458
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,563
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,631

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Celeron G6900 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus DDR5-4800 on the Celeron G6900 — the Celeron G6900 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 5 5600X) vs 20 (Celeron G6900) — the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 5600X) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Celeron G6900).

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Celeron G6900
Socket	AM4	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	24+20%	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X) vs VT-x (Celeron G6900). The Celeron G6900 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 710), while the Ryzen 5 5600X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop, Celeron G6900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900 rivals Pentium Gold G7400.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Celeron G6900
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 710
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x
Target Use	Desktop	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 5600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Celeron G6900 debuted at $52. At current prices ($135 vs $77), the Celeron G6900 is $58 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5600X delivers 161.8 pts/$ vs 57.9 pts/$ for the Celeron G6900 — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 94.6% better value option.