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Intel

Intel Celeron G6900

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2-core, 2-thread desktop processor · LGA1700 platform. Typical clocks: 3.4 GHz base.

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At a glance

Core specs we use for comparisons and CPU pairing — no need to decode database codes.

Cores / threads2 / 2Physical cores and logical threads (SMT / hyper-threading).
SocketLGA1700Motherboard CPU socket — must match for upgrades.
TDP46 WThermal design profile — size your cooler accordingly.
L3 cache4 MBLast-level cache — larger often helps latency-sensitive workloads.
PCIe (CPU)Gen 5Maximum PCIe generation from platform specs when available.
MemoryDDR5Supported memory generation for the CPU platform.
Clocks3.4 GHz baseFrom our catalog metadata when the source reported them.
Play index30Normalized score (0-100) weighted toward single-thread performance and interactive, real-time play workloads. Catalog percentile: 2.
Work index22Normalized score (0-100) weighted toward multi-core throughput and parallel professional workloads. Catalog percentile: 1.
Balanced score26Blend of play and work scores.
Efficiency score1Performance-per-watt percentile (normalized 0-100).
Value score
1/100Entry
Composite percentile among desktop CPUs in our catalog — same band as the Rank column on the CPU index. Tier label: Entry-level.

How we score

Numbers on this page use a 0–100 scale for comparison. Rankings follow our internal formulas from published specs.

  • Play index — single-thread and cache-friendly behavior for interactive play.
  • Work index — multi-thread throughput for creative apps and parallel work.
  • Balanced score — blend of play and work strength.
  • Efficiency score — performance per watt (thermals, noise, power).
  • Value score — composite percentile vs other desktop CPUs in our catalog (matches the index Rank badge).

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GPUs that pair well

Ranked picks from our GPU catalog and pairing engine (scores + balance heuristics). Each card opens RankedGPU in a new tab for full specs and deals.

  1. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650

    Heuristic GPU pick for gaming: performance 34, value 23.

  2. AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT

    Heuristic GPU pick for gaming: performance 39, value 20.

  3. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050

    Heuristic GPU pick for gaming: performance 24, value 0.

  4. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti

    Heuristic GPU pick for gaming: performance 25, value 0.

  5. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti

    Heuristic GPU pick for gaming: performance 23, value 0.

Further reading

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Pricing context

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  • Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (reference): $42 USD