AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
Intel Celeron G6900 2-core LGA1700
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional gaming performance, with many users reporting massive FPS gains and smoother gameplay compared to previous CPUs. It is also noted for its power efficiency and ease of cooling, though some mention the need for a BIOS update and the lack of a cooler in the box. A few negative reviews highlight platform issues and one user experienced persistent stuttering, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Power efficient
- Easy to cool
- Smooth frame rates
- Great value for gamers
Cons
- No cooler included
- Requires BIOS update
- Platform upgrade cost
- Not for heavy productivity
- Limited overclocking
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 7 7800X3D | Intel Celeron G6900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 7 | Celeron |
| Model | 7800X3D | G6900 |
| Codename | Zen 4 | Alder Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 5★ | 7 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 8★ | 2 |
| Threads | 16★ | 2 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 8★ | 2.5 |
| L3 Cache | 96★ | 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 | 120 | 46★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 46★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 710 |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong single thread (89th percentile)89th %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 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 27 specs.