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A12-9800 vs Celeron G6900T

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

A12-9800

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2017

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Intel

Celeron G6900T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2022

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

A12-9800
4 / 4
3,695
+0.7%
brand logoAthlon II X4 620
brand logoFX-9800P
brand logoAthlon X4 750K
brand logoRyzen Embedded R1600
brand logoRyzen 7 PRO 3700
brand logoRyzen AI Max 390
brand logoRyzen 9 9955HX3D
brand logoRyzen Threadripper 3990X
Celeron G6900T
2 / 2
3,668
0.0%
brand logoCore 2 Duo SL9600
brand logoCeleron N4100
brand logoCore i7-3520M
brand logoPentium Gold G5500T
brand logoCore i9-11900KB
brand logoCore i9-13900HX
brand logoXeon w7-3465X
brand logoXeon w9-3575X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

A12-9800

2017

Why buy it

  • ✅Better for gaming: +4.5% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

  • ❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
  • ❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Celeron G6900T moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Celeron G6900T

2022

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
  • ✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
  • ✅150% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than A12-9800 across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ❌Lower PassMark (3,668 vs 3,695).
  • ❌Launch MSRP is still $42 MSRP, while A12-9800 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is A12-9800 better than Celeron G6900T?
Yes. A12-9800 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 4.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.7% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.
Which one is better for gaming?
If gaming is the priority, A12-9800 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.5% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, A12-9800 is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
A12-9800 is still the faster CPU overall, but Celeron G6900T makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. A12-9800 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $42 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Celeron G6900T is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (87.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible LGA1700 + DDR5 setup, Celeron G6900T can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap, but on MSRP alone you would want to find it meaningfully cheaper in real-world listings before that path becomes easy to justify.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Celeron G6900T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2017) and a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetA12-9800Celeron G6900T
1080p
low92 FPS92 FPS
medium92 FPS92 FPS
high92 FPS92 FPS
ultra92 FPS84 FPS
1440p
low92 FPS92 FPS
medium92 FPS92 FPS
high92 FPS81 FPS
ultra76 FPS63 FPS
4K
low65 FPS66 FPS
medium58 FPS55 FPS
high45 FPS42 FPS
ultra36 FPS33 FPS
Open A12-9800Open Celeron G6900T
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetA12-9800Celeron G6900T
1080p
low92 FPS92 FPS
medium92 FPS92 FPS
high92 FPS92 FPS
ultra92 FPS82 FPS
1440p
low92 FPS92 FPS
medium92 FPS92 FPS
high92 FPS92 FPS
ultra92 FPS70 FPS
4K
low92 FPS82 FPS
medium92 FPS72 FPS
high92 FPS51 FPS
ultra92 FPS35 FPS
Open A12-9800Open Celeron G6900T
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetA12-9800Celeron G6900T
1080p
low92 FPS92 FPS
medium92 FPS92 FPS
high92 FPS92 FPS
ultra92 FPS92 FPS
1440p
low92 FPS92 FPS
medium92 FPS92 FPS
high92 FPS92 FPS
ultra92 FPS92 FPS
4K
low92 FPS92 FPS
medium92 FPS92 FPS
high92 FPS92 FPS
ultra92 FPS92 FPS
Open A12-9800Open Celeron G6900T
Valorant

Valorant

PresetA12-9800Celeron G6900T
1080p
low92 FPS92 FPS
medium92 FPS92 FPS
high92 FPS92 FPS
ultra92 FPS92 FPS
1440p
low92 FPS92 FPS
medium92 FPS92 FPS
high92 FPS92 FPS
ultra92 FPS92 FPS
4K
low92 FPS92 FPS
medium92 FPS92 FPS
high92 FPS92 FPS
ultra92 FPS92 FPS
Open A12-9800Open Celeron G6900T
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A12-9800 and Celeron G6900T

AMD

A12-9800

The A12-9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,695 points. Launch price was $139.

Intel

Celeron G6900T

The Celeron G6900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 3,668 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The A12-9800 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G6900T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A12-9800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the A12-9800 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G6900T — a 40% clock advantage for the A12-9800 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The A12-9800 uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G6900T uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the A12-9800 scores 3,695 against the Celeron G6900T's 3,668 — a 0.7% lead for the A12-9800. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 635 vs 1,400, a 75.2% lead for the Celeron G6900T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A12-9800 vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900T.

FeatureA12-9800Celeron G6900T
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz+50%
2.8 GHz
Base Clock
3.8 GHz+36%
2.8 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2048 kB+60%
1.25 MB (per core)
Process
28 nm
Intel 7 nm-75%
Architecture
Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark
3,695
3,668
Geekbench 6 Single
635
1,400+120%
Geekbench 6 Multi
—
2,450
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Memory & Platform

The A12-9800 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G6900T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the A12-9800 versus DDR5-4800 on the Celeron G6900T — the Celeron G6900T supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G6900T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (A12-9800) vs 20 (Celeron G6900T) — the Celeron G6900T offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370 (A12-9800) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760 (Celeron G6900T).

FeatureA12-9800Celeron G6900T
Socket
AM4
LGA1700
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2400
DDR5-4800+25%
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
128 GB+100%
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
No
No
PCIe Lanes
8
20+150%
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A12-9800) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron G6900T). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R7 (A12-9800) and Intel UHD Graphics 710 (Celeron G6900T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A12-9800 targets Budget, Celeron G6900T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: A12-9800 rivals Pentium G4600; Celeron G6900T rivals Pentium Gold G7400T.

FeatureA12-9800Celeron G6900T
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon R7
Intel UHD Graphics 710
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Budget
Low Power Desktop