Ryzen 5 7600X vs Celeron G6900E

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022

Celeron G6900E

2 Cores2 Thrd46 WWMax: 3 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 / 12

28,325

+563.0%

Ryzen Embedded V2718

Ryzen 5 6600HS

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

Ryzen 7 8840HS

Ryzen 9 7845HX

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

Celeron G6900E

2 / 2

4,272

0.0%

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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 7600X

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

112%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

112%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

110%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

110%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

110%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

109%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

106%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

103%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

103%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

102%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

102%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

102%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

101%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

101%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

101%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

100%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

100%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

99%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

99%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

98%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

98%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

98%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

98%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

98%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

98%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

98%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

97%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

97%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

96%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

96%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900E

#227

Core i5-12600

MSRP: $233|Avg: $250

106%

#228

Core i7-11700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $180

106%

#229

Core i5-10600

MSRP: $244|Avg: $159

106%

#230

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $100

106%

#231

Core i7-8700B

MSRP: $303|Avg: $139

105%

#232

Ryzen 3 2200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $80

104%

#233

Core i3-9100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $80

104%

#234

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

MSRP: $479|Avg: $479

104%

#235

Ryzen 9 3900XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $390

103%

#236

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

102%

#237

Core i7-14700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $384

102%

#238

Core i3-13100TE

MSRP: $137|Avg: $137

102%

#239

Core i5-9600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $118

101%

#240

Core i5-12400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

100%

#241

Core i9-14900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $579

100%

#242

Celeron G6900E

MSRP: $53|Avg: $53

100%

#243

Core i3-12300T

MSRP: $209|Avg: $164

100%

#244

Core i9-12900

MSRP: $519|Avg: $420

100%

#245

Ryzen 3 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

99%

#246

Core i7-11700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $299

99%

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

99%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

98%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

98%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

98%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

98%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

98%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

97%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

97%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

97%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

49%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 7600X delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron G6900E in both compute-intensive tasks (147.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7600X	Celeron G6900E
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)	✅ More affordable ($53)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 5 7600X leads not only in performance but also in value. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7600X	Celeron G6900E
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+97%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)	✅ More affordable ($53)

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 7600X Benchmark Check

Celeron G6900E Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7600X and Celeron G6900E

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

Celeron G6900E

The Celeron G6900E 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 GHz, with boost up to 3 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): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,272 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Celeron G6900E offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Ryzen 5 7600X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 3 GHz on the Celeron G6900E — a 55.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 4.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Celeron G6900E uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 28,325 against the Celeron G6900E's 4,272 — a 147.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,900 vs 1,563, a 59.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,800 vs 2,631 (136% advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900E.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Celeron G6900E
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+200%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz+77%	3 GHz
Base Clock	4.7 GHz+57%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+700%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	6 MB+380%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm, 6 nm-50%	10 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	28,325+563%	4,272
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,300	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,900+86%	1,563
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,800+425%	2,631

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Celeron G6900E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs 20 (Celeron G6900E) — the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Celeron G6900E).

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Celeron G6900E
Socket	AM5	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	28+40%	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 7600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 5 7600X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs VT-x (Celeron G6900E). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 5 7600X) and UHD Graphics 710 (Celeron G6900E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming, Celeron G6900E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K; Celeron G6900E rivals Pentium Gold G7400.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Celeron G6900E
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)	UHD Graphics 710
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x
Target Use	Gaming	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 7600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Celeron G6900E debuted at $53. At current prices ($178 vs $53), the Celeron G6900E is $125 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 7600X delivers 159.1 pts/$ vs 80.6 pts/$ for the Celeron G6900E — making the Ryzen 5 7600X the 65.5% better value option.