AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 vs Intel Celeron G6900 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and Intel Celeron G6900 occupy opposite ends of the desktop performance spectrum, yet both sit at the 61st percentile in the benchmark database. The data shows a complete sweep for the AMD part across all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, with the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 winning every single-core and multi-core comparison by a margin exceeding 400%. This analysis breaks down where each processor wins, the architectural gulf between them, and the exact benchmark scores that define their relationship.

Where Each One Wins

The use-case split is stark and one-sided. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 wins in every scenario that involves sustained compute, multithreaded rendering, or single-threaded responsiveness. Its six Cinebench victories cover both the R15, R20, and R23 suites, meaning it dominates in content creation, 3D rendering, and any workload that scales with core count or benefits from high IPC. The multi-core scores are particularly decisive: the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 delivers 19,397 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core versus just 3,808 for the Celeron G6900, a 409.4% advantage. For professionals running CPU-bound tasks, the choice is unambiguous.

The Intel Celeron G6900, conversely, has no benchmark wins in this comparison. Its role is not about performance leadership but about basic computing tasks where the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is overkill. The data shows the Celeron has integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 710), which the AMD part lacks entirely, so it can power a system without a discrete GPU. The Celeron also has a lower TDP at 46 watts versus 65 watts, making it suitable for low-power builds. However, in terms of raw benchmark performance, the Celeron G6900 is not competitive with the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 in any tested metric.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide is fundamental. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is built on TSMC's 7 nm process using the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Matisse. It packs 3,800 million transistors into a 74 mm² die. The Intel Celeron G6900 uses Intel's 10 nm process with the Alder Lake architecture, codenamed Alder Lake-S. The two processors also differ in core configuration: the AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 2 cores and 2 threads. That 8x difference in core count is the primary driver of the multi-core performance gap.

Cache hierarchies are also dissimilar. The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a massive 32 MB of L3 cache. The Celeron G6900 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3. The AMD processor's 32 MB L3 is eight times larger than the Intel's 4 MB, which helps with data-heavy workloads. The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 also features PCIe Gen 4 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Celeron G6900 supports PCIe Gen 5. Memory support differs too: the AMD part is limited to DDR4 in dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, though no bandwidth figure is listed for it.

The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Celeron G6900 is locked. The AMD processor also has a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, whereas the Celeron has a 3.40 GHz base clock and no listed boost clock. The release dates differ by over two years: the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 launched on September 29, 2019, while the Celeron G6900 arrived on January 3, 2022.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The six head-to-head Cinebench comparisons show a pattern of near-identical percentage deltas, all hovering around 409-411%. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 scores 1,955 against the Celeron's 383, a 410.4% advantage. The single-core R15 test shows 275 versus 54, a 409.3% delta. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 8,146 for AMD versus 1,599 for Intel, a 409.4% gap, while the single-core score is 1,149 versus 225, the largest delta in the set at 410.7%.

Cinebench R23 reinforces the trend. The multi-core score is 19,397 for the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 versus 3,808 for the Celeron G6900, a 409.4% difference. The single-core R23 test shows 2,738 versus 537, a 409.9% margin. The consistency of these deltas — all between 409.3% and 410.7% — suggests the performance ratio is stable across the different Cinebench versions, indicating that the architectural advantage scales uniformly. The Celeron G6900 has additional PassMark benchmarks in the data pack (including data compression at 44,464, data encryption at 2,235, and floating point math at 11,956), but no comparable PassMark scores exist for the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700, so those cannot be used for direct comparison.

The average benchmark score tells a similar story. The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 averages 5,610 across its benchmarks, while the Celeron G6900 averages 5,561. This puts the AMD part just 0.9% ahead in average score, which is surprisingly close given the Cinebench results. However, this average is skewed because the Celeron's PassMark scores, particularly the data compression score of 44,464, are relatively high for such a low-end chip. The nearest rival data for the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 lists the Intel Core i7-12700T at 5,606 (0.1% delta), the Intel Atom x7433RE at 5,601 (0.2%), and the Intel Core i9-11900KB at 5,587 (0.4%). For the Celeron G6900, the nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900X at 5,555 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i9-11900KB at 5,587 (-0.5%), and the Intel Atom x7433RE at 5,601 (-0.7%). This illustrates that both processors sit in a dense cluster of average scores, despite their massive Cinebench differences.

Specification Differences

The specification table highlights where the two processors diverge. The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 offers 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Celeron G6900 has 2 cores and 2 threads. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz; the Intel part has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and no boost clock listed. TDP differs: 65 watts for AMD versus 46 watts for Intel. The socket is different: AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel Socket 1700.

Process node and foundry are distinct: TSMC 7 nm for AMD versus Intel 10 nm for Intel. The transistor count and die size are only listed for the AMD part (3,800 million transistors and 74 mm²), with no data for the Intel chip. Cache differs significantly: the AMD part has 32 MB of L3, while the Intel part has 4 MB of shared L3. L1 and L2 per core also differ, with AMD at 64 KB and 512 KB respectively, and Intel at 80 KB and 1.25 MB.

Memory support is another differentiator: the AMD part supports only DDR4, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is listed at 51.2 GB/s for AMD but is absent for Intel. PCIe generation differs: Gen 4 with 24 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 for Intel. The AMD part has no integrated graphics, while the Intel part has UHD Graphics 710. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part but locked on the Intel part. Release dates are September 29, 2019, for AMD and January 3, 2022, for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $52; the AMD part has no launch MSRP listed.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Celeron G6900 has 2 cores and 2 threads.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 scores 19,397 in Cinebench R23 multi-core versus 3,808 for the Celeron G6900, giving the AMD part a 409.4% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Celeron G6900 have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Celeron G6900 includes UHD Graphics 710, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the difference in memory support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 supports only DDR4 in dual-channel mode with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel Celeron G6900 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode.

Q: Which processor has the higher clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, whereas the Intel Celeron G6900 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and no listed boost clock.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 averages 5,610, and the Celeron G6900 averages 5,561, a difference of 0.9% in favor of the AMD part.