Intel Core i3-560 vs Intel Celeron G6900

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Intel Core i3-560 or Intel Core i3-560 – 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 Core i3-560 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-560, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
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.
Intel Core i3 500 Group Intel Celeron G6000
1 Generation 10
Intel Core i3-560 Name Intel Celeron G6900
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-560 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-560 is 3.33 GHz
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
normal Core architecture normal
3.33 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x Golden Cove
4 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-560 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-560 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere), which has 24 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
32 nm Technology 14 nm
10.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Execution units 16
Q1/2010 Release date Q1/2022
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 710
24 Shaders 128
0.5 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
5 Generation 13
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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.
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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.
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 73 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 46 W watts.
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 46 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-560 is manufactured using a 32 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 Celeron G6900 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
32 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q3/2010 Release date Q1/2022
117 $ Release price 50 $
512.0 KB L2-Cache 2.5 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
LGA 1156 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Clarkdale Architecture Alder Lake S