AMD A8-7670K vs Intel Celeron G6900TE Comparison

The Intel Celeron G6900TE and AMD A8-7670K are two very different desktop processors from different eras, and the benchmark data shows a clear, though narrow, performance hierarchy. The AMD A8-7670K wins all five recorded Cinebench tests, but the margins are consistently small, never exceeding 2.2%. The Intel part counters with significantly lower power consumption, a newer platform, and support for modern memory standards. This comparison is less about raw speed and more about platform priorities.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD A8-7670K is the outright winner in every single benchmark test recorded in the database. It takes the lead in both single-core and multi-core workloads across all three Cinebench versions (R15, R20, and R23). Its biggest advantage comes in Cinebench R15 multicore, where it scores 276 against the Intel’s 270, a 2.2% margin. In all other tests, the delta is consistently around 2.1% or 1.9%. This means that for any purely CPU-bound rendering or compute task that relies on Cinebench scores, the AMD part is the faster choice, albeit only slightly.

The Intel Celeron G6900TE, despite losing every benchmark, wins in other critical aspects. Its 35W TDP is drastically lower than the AMD’s 95W TDP, making it the clear choice for thermally constrained or low-power builds. The Intel chip also has a decisive architectural advantage with support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD is locked to DDR3. Furthermore, the Intel’s PCIe Gen 5 support, even if the Celeron won’t fully use it, means it is physically compatible with a platform that has a much longer forward-looking upgrade path. The AMD’s socket, FM2+, is end-of-life, as is the processor’s production status.

The wins here are split between performance (AMD) and platform/power efficiency (Intel). The data shows that the AMD is for someone who wants the slightly faster immediate execution of existing software, while the Intel is for someone who values a lower power draw and a modern foundation.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD A8-7670K is the faster processor in synthetic rendering tests. It holds a 2.2% lead in Cinebench R15 multicore and a 2.1% lead in both Cinebench R20 multicore and Cinebench R23 multicore. In single-core tests, it leads by 1.9% (R20) and 2.1% (R23). For a user who already has a Socket FM2+ motherboard and DDR3 memory, and whose priority is extracting the maximum Cinebench score from those components, the A8-7670K is the direct upgrade choice.

However, the Intel Celeron G6900TE is the only logical pick for a new build. Its 35W TDP is 60W lower than the AMD’s, which simplifies cooling and power supply requirements. The support for DDR5 memory is a massive feature advantage, offering a path to future memory upgrades. The Intel’s production status is active, while the AMD is end-of-life, making the Intel a more sustainable purchase. The benchmarks show that the Intel loses by only 2.2% at most, which is a negligible performance gap for typical day-to-day tasks. The Celeron is the right choice for anyone assembling a new, low-power, modern system. The AMD is for those stuck on an old platform who simply want the slightly faster chip of the two.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data is remarkably consistent. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD scores 276 against the Intel’s 270, resulting in a delta of -2.2% for the Intel. Moving to Cinebench R20 multicore, the AMD’s lead narrows slightly to 1152 versus 1128, a 2.1% difference. The single-core test in R20, the AMD wins 162 to 159, a 1.9% lead. The two remaining tests follow the same pattern. In Cinebench R23, the AMD wins multicore (2745 vs. 2687, delta -2.1%) and single-core (387 vs. 379, delta -2.1%).

The interpretation of these numbers is straightforward: there is no surprising result. The AMD’s higher base clock of 3.60 GHz (with a boost up to 3.90 GHz) compared to the Intel’s fixed 2.40 GHz gives it a consistent, if modest, edge in the Cinebench suite. The Intel’s newer Alder Lake architecture does not overcome the clock speed deficit in these tests. The largest single-score gap is 58 points in R23 multicore, which is about a 2.1% difference. In practical terms, this means that a user would be hard-pressed to notice a difference in real-world applications that are not extremely sensitive to multi-threaded rendering. The AMD wins every test, but the Intel is never more than 2.2% behind, making this a close match where the victor wins by a hair.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD A8-7670K scores 387 points, beating the Intel Celeron G6900TE’s score of 379 points. This is a 2.1% difference.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores between the two?

A: The AMD A8-7670K has an average benchmark score of 944, while the Intel Celeron G6900TE has an average score of 925. This is a difference of 19 points, which is about 2.1%.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Celeron G6900TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD A8-7670K only supports DDR3 memory.

Q: How many benchmark wins does each processor have in the head-to-head comparisons?

A: The AMD A8-7670K has 5 wins in the 5 head-to-head benchmark tests. The Intel Celeron G6900TE has 0 wins.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The Intel Celeron G6900TE has a TDP of 35 watts. The AMD A8-7670K has a TDP of 95 watts. The Intel chip consumes 60 fewer watts.

Q: Are both processors still in production?

A: No. The Intel Celeron G6900TE has an active production status. The AMD A8-7670K is end-of-life and no longer in production.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Celeron G6900TE is built on the Alder Lake architecture (codename Alder Lake-S) using a 10 nm process node from Intel. It is a 2-core, 2-thread processor. Its cache structure is per-core based: 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with a shared 4 MB L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory and has an integrated UHD Graphics 710.

The AMD A8-7670K is built on the Steamroller architecture (codename Godaveri) using a 28nm process node from GlobalFoundries. It is a 4-core, 4-thread processor. Its cache layout is different: 256 KB of L1 cache and 4 MB of L2 cache, with no L3 cache. It uses DDR3 memory and has an integrated Radeon R7 graphics. The AMD has a significantly larger transistor count (2,411 million) and a larger die size (245 mm²) compared to the Intel, but it is on an older, less efficient process node. The Intel supports PCIe Gen 5, while the AMD uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on a number of core specifications. The Intel has a lower base clock of 2.40 GHz with no boost clock, while the AMD has a 3.60 GHz base and a 3.90 GHz boost clock. The TDP is heavily in Intel’s favor: 35 W versus 95 W. Their sockets are incompatible (Intel Socket 1700 vs. AMD Socket FM2+). The process node differs (10 nm vs 28 nm). Memory support is a major difference, with the Intel supporting DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD is confined to DDR3. The Intel has a smaller L1 cache (80 KB per core vs 256 KB total) and L2 cache (1.25 MB per core vs 4 MB total), but it has a 4 MB L3 cache, which the AMD lacks. The memory bandwidth is also different: the AMD lists 34.1 GB/s, while the Intel does not have a recorded figure. The production status is Active for the Intel and End-of-life for the AMD. The Intel is not multiplier unlocked, while the AMD is unlocked.