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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Celeron G6900 vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Celeron G6900 is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $236.12 more expensive!

  • Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 4 months newer
  • Available for $336.12

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Similar overall gaming performance.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Celeron G6900 draws 19W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X is $236.12 cheaper.

LGA1700
Sockethelp
AM4
Alder Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Matisse
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
UHD Graphics 710
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Celeron G6900 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Celeron G6900 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Celeron G6900 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Celeron G6900 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 34/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Celeron G6900 and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Celeron G6900 scores 34/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Celeron G6900 or Ryzen 5 3500X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Celeron G6900 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Celeron G6900 is the stronger pick at 34/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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