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Intel Celeron G6900T

Intel Celeron G6900T: Budget Processor for Basic Tasks in 2025

Overview of Features, Assembly Tips, and Comparison with Competitors

Key Features: Architecture and Performance

The Intel Celeron G6900T processor, released in 2022, remains a relevant solution for budget PCs due to its energy efficiency and support for modern technologies.

- Alder Lake Architecture: The first generation of Intel's hybrid design, but Celeron utilizes only Performance-cores (P-cores). There are two cores, without Hyper-Threading support (2 cores / 2 threads).

- Intel 7 Process Technology (10 nm Enhanced SuperFin): Efficient power consumption and reduced heat output.

- Frequency and Cache: Base frequency is 2.80 GHz (no Turbo Boost), L3 cache is 4 MB.

- Integrated Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 710 with 16 execution units and support for 4K@60 Hz via HDMI/DisplayPort.

- Performance: In the Geekbench 6 test (2025) — 1400 (single-core), 2457 (multi-core). For comparison, the Pentium Gold G7400 scores about ~1600/3000 but is more expensive (~$75).

Key Features:

- Support for PCIe 5.0 (up to 16 lanes) — relevant for future upgrades.

- Compatibility with DDR4 and DDR5 (depends on the motherboard).

- Intel Quick Sync Video technology for video decoding.

Compatible Motherboards: Sockets and Chipsets

The Celeron G6900T uses the LGA 1700 socket, allowing it to be installed on boards with H610, B660, H670, and Z690 chipsets.

- H610: Budget option ($70–90). Examples: ASUS Prime H610M-K, Gigabyte H610M S2H.

- Limitations: No overclocking, 1 PCIe 4.0 slot, 2 DDR4 slots (up to 3200 MHz).

- B660: Optimal choice ($100–130). Example: MSI Pro B660M-A.

- Advantages: Supports DDR4/DDR5 (depending on the model), more USB ports, 2 M.2 slots.

Tip: It's not worth getting motherboards with H670/Z690 chipsets for the Celeron G6900T — that's excessive. Choose H610 or B660 with the required memory type.

Supported Memory: DDR4 vs DDR5

The processor is compatible with DDR4-3200 and DDR5-4800, but the type of memory depends on the motherboard.

- DDR4: In 2025, an 8 GB module costs ~$25. Suitable for office tasks.

- DDR5: Prices have fallen to $40 for 8 GB. Provides a 5–10% performance boost in games and applications, but for Celeron, this is not critical.

Recommendation: For a build based on G6900T, it’s more advantageous to use DDR4 — the performance difference does not justify the extra cost.

Power Supplies: Power Calculation

With a TDP of 35 W, the processor is very power-efficient.

- Without a discrete graphics card: A power supply of 300–400 W is sufficient (for example, be quiet! System Power 10 400W, $45).

- With a graphics card: If you plan to add a GPU like the NVIDIA GTX 1650 (TDP 75 W), choose a PSU of 450–500 W (Corsair CX450, $55).

Important: Even considering upgrades, it’s unnecessary to pay extra for power supplies over 500 W — Celeron won't create a load.

Pros and Cons of Celeron G6900T

Pros:

- Low price ($55–60 in 2025).

- Energy efficiency (ideal for compact builds).

- Support for PCIe 5.0 and 4K video.

Cons:

- Only 2 cores — multitasking is limited.

- No Hyper-Threading — performance drops in applications that utilize multi-threading.

- Weak iGPU for gaming: CS:GO — 40–50 FPS on low settings, GTA V — 25–30 FPS.

Usage Scenarios

1. Office tasks: Document work, browsing (10+ tabs), Zoom conferences — the processor handles it without lag.

2. Home media center: Streaming 4K video, Netflix, YouTube — thanks to Intel Quick Sync.

3. Light gaming: Minecraft, Dota 2, indie titles — on low settings.

4. Educational PCs: Suitable for school/university convertible laptops.

Limitations: Video editing, 3D rendering, streaming — require more powerful CPUs.

Comparison with Competitors

- AMD Athlon 3000G (Zen, 2 cores/4 threads, $50): Lags in single-core performance (Geekbench 6 ~1100) but excels in multitasking.

- Intel Pentium Gold G7400 (2 cores/4 threads, $75): About 20% faster in multi-threading but more expensive.

- Ryzen 3 5300G (4 cores/8 threads, $100): A better choice for gaming, but at a higher price.

Conclusion: Celeron G6900T is the most affordable option but only for basic needs.

Practical Assembly Tips

1. Motherboard: Gigabyte H610M S2H DDR4 ($75) + 8 GB DDR4-3200 ($25).

2. Storage: 256 GB NVMe SSD (Kingston NV2, $30).

3. Cooling: The stock cooler is sufficient — minimal noise.

4. Case: Compact Mini-ITX (Cooler Master Elite 110, $50).

Example build:

- Processor: $60

- Motherboard: $75

- Memory: $25

- SSD: $30

- PSU: $45

- Case: $50

Total: ~$285 (excluding OS and monitor).

Final Conclusion: Who is Celeron G6900T Suitable For?

This processor is an ideal choice for those who:

- Are building a PC for office, study, or browsing.

- Want a mini-PC for media center (HTPC).

- Are looking for a budget replacement for an outdated CPU without upgrading other components.

Why is it still relevant in 2025? Low price, compatibility with new chipsets and DDR5, minimal power consumption. However, for gaming or intensive tasks, it’s better to add $20–30 and get a Pentium Gold or Ryzen 3.

If you want a maximally budget-friendly but modern system, the Celeron G6900T remains a worthy option. But keep in mind: its capabilities are limited, and an upgrade in 2–3 years is inevitable.

Basic

Label Name

Intel

Platform

Desktop

Launch Date

January 2022

Model Name

The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.

G6900T

Code Name

Alder Lake

CPU Specifications

Total Cores

Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).

Total Threads

Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.

Performance-cores

Performance-core Base Frequency

2.80 GHz

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.

Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 identifies the best performing core(s) on a processor and provides increased performance on those cores through increasing frequency as needed by taking advantage of power and thermal headroom.

L3 Cache

4 MB

CPU Socket

The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.

FCLGA1700

Technology

Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.

Intel 7

TDP

35 W

Processor Base Power

The time-averaged power dissipation that the processor is validated to not exceed during manufacturing while executing an Intel-specified high complexity workload at Base Frequency and at the junction temperature as specified in the Datasheet for the SKU segment and configuration.

35 W

Max. Operating Temperature

Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.

100°C

PCI Express Version

PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.

5.0 and 4.0

Number of PCI Express Lanes

A PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signaling pairs, one for receiving data, one for transmitting data, and is the basic unit of the PCIe bus. Max # of PCI Express Lanes is the total number of supported lanes.

Intel 64

Intel® 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.¹ Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.

Yes

Instruction Set

The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.

64-bit

PCI Express Configurations

PCI Express (PCIe) Configurations describe the available PCIe lane configurations that can be used to link to PCIe devices.

Up to 1x16+4 | 2x8+4

Memory Specifications

Memory Type

Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.

Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s

Max Memory Size

Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.

128 GB

Memory Channels

The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.

Max Memory Bandwidth

Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).

76.8 GB/s

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model

An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.

Intel® UHD Graphics 710

Graphics Base Frequency

Graphics Base frequency refers to the rated/guaranteed graphics render clock frequency in MHz.

300 MHz

Graphics Frequency

Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.

1.30 GHz

DirectX Support

DirectX* Support indicates support for a specific version of Microsoft’s collection of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for handling multimedia compute tasks.

Execution Units

The Execution Unit is the foundational building block of Intel’s graphics architecture. Execution Units are compute processors optimized for simultaneous Multi-Threading for high throughput compute power.

Max Resolution (HDMI)

Max Resolution (HDMI) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the HDMI interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz

Max Resolution (DP)

Max Resolution (DP) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the DP interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)

Max Resolution (Integrated Flat Panel) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor for a device with an integrated flat panel (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your device.

5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz

Number of Displays Supported

Graphics Output

Graphics Output defines the interfaces available to communicate with display devices.

eDP 1.4b | DP 1.4a | HDMI 2.1

Miscellaneous

Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) on CPU

A new set of embedded processor technologies designed to accelerate AI deep learning use cases. It extends Intel AVX-512 with a new Vector Neural Network Instruction (VNNI) that significantly increases deep learning inference performance over previous generations.

Yes

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.

Yes

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.

Yes

Intel Standard Manageability (ISM)

Intel® Standard Manageability is the manageability solution for Intel vPro® Essentials platforms and is a subset of Intel® AMT with out-of-band management over Ethernet and Wi-Fi, but no KVM or new life cycle management features.

Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX2

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology is an advanced means of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Conventional Intel SpeedStep® Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology builds upon that architecture using design strategies such as Separation between Voltage and Frequency Changes, and Clock Partitioning and Recovery.

Yes

Execute Disable Bit

Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.

Yes

Cache

CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.

4 MB Intel® Smart Cache

Intel AES New Instructions

Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.

Yes

Intel Volume Management Device (VMD)

Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) provides a common, robust method of hot plug and LED management for NVMe-based solid state drives.

Yes

Intel Boot Guard

Intel® Device Protection Technology with Boot Guard helps protect the system’s pre-OS environment from viruses and malicious software attacks.

Yes

Intel Clear Video HD Technology

Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, like its predecessor, Intel® Clear Video Technology, is a suite of image decode and processing technologies built into the integrated processor graphics that improve video playback, delivering cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors, and a clear and stable video picture. Intel® Clear Video HD Technology adds video quality enhancements for richer color and more realistic skin tones.

Yes

Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel® Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.

Yes

Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology

CET - Intel Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) helps protect against the misuse of legitimate code snippets through return-oriented programming (ROP) control-flow hijacking attacks.

Yes

Intel OS Guard

Yes

OpenGL Support

OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a cross-language, multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for rendering 2D and 3D vector graphics.

4.5

OpenCL Support

OpenCL (Open Computing Language) is a multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for heterogeneous parallel programming.

3.0

Intel Quick Sync Video

Intel® Quick Sync Video delivers fast conversion of video for portable media players, online sharing, and video editing and authoring.

Yes

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6

Single Core Score

1400

Geekbench 6

Multi Core Score

2457

Geekbench 5

Single Core Score

1078

Geekbench 5

Multi Core Score

2006

Passmark CPU

Single Core Score

2343

Passmark CPU

Multi Core Score

4003

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core

Xeon E-2278G

1507 +7.6%

Xeon W-1250

1453 +3.8%

Celeron G6900T

1400

Core i7-10810U

1363 -2.6%

Xeon E3-1230 v6

1322 -5.6%

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

Ryzen 7 2800H

2976 +21.1%

Xeon E5-2640 v2

2712 +10.4%

Celeron G6900T

2457

Athlon 240GE

2232 -9.2%

Core i7-5557U

2035 -17.2%

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Core i7-1265U

1120 +3.9%

Core i3-10300

1105 +2.5%

Celeron G6900T

1078

Core i9-7920X X-series

1061 -1.6%

Xeon Platinum 8558P

1036 -3.9%

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Core i5-4440S

2319 +15.6%

Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

2146 +7%

Celeron G6900T

2006

Core i5-3570T

1882 -6.2%

Core i7-7560U

1732 -13.7%

Passmark CPU Single Core

EPYC 7313

2417 +3.2%

Xeon E3-1270L v4

2378 +1.5%

Celeron G6900T

2343

Core i7-10510U

2310 -1.4%

Xeon Silver 4410Y

2286 -2.4%

Passmark CPU Multi Core

Core i3-7101E

4430 +10.7%

Core i5-3340

4246 +6.1%

Celeron G6900T

4003

Core i5-7287U

3794 -5.2%

Core i7-6650U

3600 -10.1%