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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Celeron G6900TE vs Core i5-6600

The Celeron G6900TE is slightly slower than the Core i5-6600 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 6 years and 7 months newer
  • Up to 323% cheaper$53 vs $47.00
  • Up to 297% better value for money
  • Up to 6% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 323% more expensive$47.00 vs $53

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-6600 ranks 2 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-6600 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-6600 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-6600 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-6600 has a 38% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Celeron G6900TE draws 30W less power.

LGA1700
Sockethelp
LGA1151
Alder Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Skylake
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
UHD Graphics 710
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 530
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Celeron G6900TE or Core i5-6600?expand_more
The Core i5-6600. It's 7% faster than the Celeron G6900TE on average across 100+ games, scoring 31/100 vs 29/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-6600 than Celeron G6900TE?expand_more
7% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Celeron G6900TE or Core i5-6600?expand_more
The Core i5-6600 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-6600 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 31/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Celeron G6900TE and Core i5-6600?expand_more
Performance: Celeron G6900TE scores 29/100, Core i5-6600 scores 31/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Celeron G6900TE or Core i5-6600 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 G6900TE or Core i5-6600?expand_more
The Core i5-6600 is the stronger pick at 31/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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