Intel Celeron G6900 vs Intel Core i5-12500E

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Intel Celeron G6900 or Intel Celeron G6900 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Celeron G6900 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G6900, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i5-12500E features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12500E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
10 Generation 12
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i5
Intel Celeron G6000 Group Intel Core i 12000
Intel Celeron G6900 Name Intel Core i5-12500E
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron G6900 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G6900 is 3.4 GHz
The Intel Core i5-12500E has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12500E is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
None None 4.5 GHz
2 Threads 12
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
2x Golden Cove Cores 6x Golden Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.9 GHz
2 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron G6900 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G6900 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 710, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-12500E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12500E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
13 Generation 11
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2021
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 32
128 Shaders 256
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
14 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 710 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 46 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
46 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 117 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron G6900 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-12500E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
10 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
50 $ Release price 205 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
2.5 MB L2-Cache 7.5 MB