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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2666 v3 vs Celeron G6900

The Xeon E5-2666 v3 is slower than the Celeron G6900 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 32% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 7 years and 3 months newer
  • Available for $336.12

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Celeron G6900 ranks 3 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2666 v3 has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E5-2666 v3 has 18 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2666 v3 has 21 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Celeron G6900 has a 17% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Celeron G6900 draws 89W less power.

LGA2011-3
Sockethelp
LGA1700
Haswell-EP
Codenamehelp
Alder Lake-S
Server/Workstation
Segmenthelp
Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 710
2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2666 v3 or Celeron G6900?expand_more
The Celeron G6900. It's 10% faster than the Xeon E5-2666 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 34/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Celeron G6900 than Xeon E5-2666 v3?expand_more
10% 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, Xeon E5-2666 v3 or Celeron G6900?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 Xeon E5-2666 v3 and Celeron G6900?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E5-2666 v3 scores 31/100, Celeron G6900 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 Xeon E5-2666 v3 or Celeron G6900 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 Xeon E5-2666 v3 or Celeron G6900?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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