AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AM5
Intel Celeron G6900 2-core LGA1700
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is widely praised for its excellent gaming performance, energy efficiency, and lower thermals compared to previous generations. Users highlight significant improvements in system quietness and cooling, making it a compelling upgrade for new builds or those coming from older platforms. While some note that the performance uplift over the 7000 series may not justify an upgrade for existing AM5 users, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many recommending it as a great budget-friendly option.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Lower power draw and thermals
- Quieter system operation
- Good value for budget builds
- Future-proofing with AM5 platform
Cons
- No included cooler
- Requires BIOS update on older boards
- Performance uplift over 7000 series is modest
- No thermal paste included
Intel Celeron G6900 2-core LGA1700
The single review describes the Intel Celeron G6900 as a budget processor that handles basic Windows tasks like word processing adequately, but notes its limitations for more demanding use. The Q&A clarifies that it includes a cooling fan, requires an LGA 1700 socket, supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and has integrated graphics suitable for basic tasks. Overall, sentiment is mildly positive with a clear focus on budget-friendly performance.
Pros
- Budget-friendly price
- Adequate for basic tasks
- Includes cooling fan
- Supports DDR4 and DDR5
Cons
- Limited for demanding tasks
- Only basic performance
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Celeron G6900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Celeron |
| Model | 9600X | G6900 |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | Alder Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 7 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 6★ | 2 |
| Threads | 12★ | 2 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 6★ | 2.5 |
| L3 Cache | 32★ | 4 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 28★ | 20 |
| TDP | 65 | 46★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 88 | 46★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 710 |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AM5
- Strong single thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong efficiency (95th percentile)95th %ile
Intel Celeron G6900 2-core LGA1700
- Strong platform (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong single thread (76th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average social proof (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
Intel Celeron G6900 2-core LGA1700 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.