Intel Celeron G6900 2-core LGA1700
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core AM5
What Buyers Say
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
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is widely praised for its exceptional performance in gaming, content creation, and multitasking, with many users noting significant upgrades from older CPUs. While it runs hot by default, most reviewers find that adjusting BIOS settings like PBO and thermal limits resolves this, and the CPU remains stable and powerful. The lack of an included cooler and the need for an AM5 motherboard and DDR5 RAM are common considerations, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Great for content creation
- Strong multitasking capabilities
- Good value for money
- Easy to install
Cons
- Runs hot by default
- No cooler included
- Requires AM5 motherboard and DDR5 RAM
- High power consumption (170W TDP)
- Motherboard prices high
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Celeron G6900 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Celeron | Ryzen 9 |
| Model | G6900 | 7900X |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Zen 4 |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 7 | 5★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 2 | 12★ |
| P-cores | 2 | 12★ |
| Threads | 2 | 24★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2.5 | 12★ |
| L3 Cache | 4 | 64★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 28★ |
| TDP | 46★ | 170 |
| Max Turbo Power | 46★ | 230 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 710 | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Pros & Cons
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
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core AM5
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong single thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ai (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Intel Celeron G6900 2-core LGA1700 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 27 specs.