Celeron G6900E

Name: Intel Celeron G6900E
Brand: Intel
Rating: 2.3 (10 reviews)

2 cores · 2 threads · up to 3.0 GHz on 1700.

2.3 · 10 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

3.0 GHz

L3 cache

4 MB

TDP

46W

Socket

1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming3

Productivity3

Single-core3

Multi-core8

Power efficiency3

Lab scores

Performance score3

Cores2

Threads2

Boost clock (GHz)3.0 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p7 fps

1440p5 fps

4K4 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Alder Lake-S
Process node: 10 nm
Socket: 1700
Release year: 2022
Total cores: 2
Threads: 2
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 710

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.0 GHz
Boost clock: 3.0 GHz
L1 cache: 160 KB
L2 cache: 2.5 MB
L3 cache: 4 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Base power (TDP): 46W
PCIe: PCIe 5.0

Technologies

Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like it for basic office work and media streaming because it runs cool and quiet. The usual gripe is that it feels slow if you try to multitask or do anything heavier than web browsing.

Pros

Sips power, runs cool and quiet
Basic office tasks feel responsive
Works with cheap LGA1700 boards
Stable for a simple home server

Cons

Two real cores only
No hyperthreading support
Integrated graphics is weak

Verdict

Our verdict on the Celeron G6900E

An entry-level Alder Lake chip for basic office tasks, held back by its two cores with no hyper-threading.

Get it if you need a dirt-cheap CPU for a basic office PC or a low-power home server that barely sips electricity. Skip it if you plan to game, edit video, or run anything beyond web browsing and light document work.