CPU Comparison

The Intel Celeron G6900E and Intel Core i5-4570R are separated by nearly a decade of silicon, yet their overall benchmark averages are almost identical. The data shows the Core i5-4570R wins 7 of 8 head-to-head tests, but the Celeron G6900E delivers a decisive victory in Geekbench single-core performance, highlighting a fundamental generational shift in computing priorities. The average benchmark scores are 1321 for the Celeron and 1318 for the i5, a negligible 0.2% difference that places both at the 35th percentile of all CPUs.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Celeron G6900E has a marginally higher average benchmark score of 1321, compared to the Intel Core i5-4570R's 1318. This represents a 0.2% difference, with the Celeron G6900E leading its rival by a fraction of a percent.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest gap is in Geekbench single-core performance, where the Celeron G6900E scores 1561 against the i5-4570R's 943. This gives the Celeron a 65.5% advantage, its only win in the comparison.

Q: How does the Core i5-4570R perform in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Core i5-4570R scores 3879 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 6.4% ahead of the Celeron G6900E's 3632. This is the i5's largest multi-core margin, tied with its Cinebench R20 multi-core result.

Q: What are the core and thread configurations of these CPUs?

A: The Celeron G6900E has 2 cores and 2 threads, while the Core i5-4570R has 4 cores and 4 threads. The i5 also has a boost clock of 3.20 GHz, while the Celeron's boost clock is not specified.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Celeron G6900E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Intel Core i5-4570R supports only DDR3 memory, with a dual-channel memory bus and 25.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What are the production statuses of these two chips?

A: The Celeron G6900E is listed as "Active" in production, while the Core i5-4570R is marked as "End-of-life". The i5 was released in 2013, while the Celeron was released in 2022.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gulf between these two processors is stark. The Celeron G6900E is built on Intel's Alder Lake architecture, using a 10 nm process node, while the Core i5-4570R uses the much older Haswell architecture on a 22 nm process. This process advantage is a key driver of the Celeron's efficiency and single-core strength.

The Core i5-4570R compensates with a larger physical footprint. It packs 1,700 million transistors on a 260 mm² die, though the Celeron's transistor count and die size are not listed. The i5 also has a higher TDP at 65 watts compared to the Celeron's 46 watts, reflecting its older, less efficient design.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The Celeron G6900E features 80 KB of L1 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, with 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-4570R has 64 KB of L1 and 256 KB of L2 per core, also with 4 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L2 on the Celeron is a notable architectural upgrade.

Connectivity and memory support also diverge. The Celeron uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports PCIe Gen 5, while the i5 uses the BGA 1364 socket and is limited to PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. Memory support is a major differentiator: the Celeron supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the i5 is locked to DDR3. The i5 does have a listed memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, a figure absent for the Celeron.

Integrated graphics are another generational leap. The Celeron sports UHD Graphics 710, whereas the i5 features the older Intel Iris Pro 5200. The Celeron's manufacturing process, released in 2022, allows for a smaller, more power-efficient core design that still competes with a quad-core Haswell part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data tells a clear story of a split personality. In every Cinebench test, the Core i5-4570R emerges victorious, but the margins are consistently narrow. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i5 scores 390 against the Celeron's 366, a 6.2% lead. The single-core R15 test shows a similar pattern: 54 for the i5 versus 51 for the Celeron, a 5.6% difference.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the i5 continues its sweep. It scores 1629 in multi-core versus 1525 for the Celeron, a 6.4% margin. The single-core R20 result is 229 for the i5 and 215 for the Celeron, a 6.1% gap. The pattern holds in Cinebench R23, where the i5 leads by 6.4% in both multi-core (3879 vs 3632) and single-core (547 vs 512) tests.

Geekbench multi-core follows the same trend, with the i5 scoring 2872 against the Celeron's 2702, a 5.9% advantage. However, Geekbench single-core completely flips the script. The Celeron G6900E scores 1561, while the i5-4570R manages only 943. This 65.5% victory for the Celeron is the single largest delta in the entire comparison and represents a massive generational improvement in per-core performance.

The data indicates that the i5's four physical cores give it a consistent, if modest, edge in threaded workloads. The Celeron's modern architecture, however, delivers a staggering single-core performance boost that the older Haswell design simply cannot match. The i5 wins 7 benchmarks, but the Celeron's single win is by an order of magnitude larger than any of the i5's victories.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear verdict for different use cases. For anyone running multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i5-4570R is the superior choice. It wins every multi-core benchmark, from Cinebench R15 to Geekbench multi-core, with margins ranging from 5.9% to 6.4%. Its four physical cores provide a tangible advantage in rendering, encoding, and other parallel workloads.

For single-threaded tasks, the Intel Celeron G6900E is the definitive winner. Its 65.5% lead in Geekbench single-core is not a marginal improvement; it is a generational leap. Older software, lightly threaded applications, and everyday responsiveness will favor the Celeron's modern Alder Lake core.

The production status is a decisive practical factor. The Celeron G6900E is Active, while the i5-4570R is End-of-life. This means the Celeron is a viable option for new systems, whereas the i5 is a legacy part. The Celeron also offers modern platform features like DDR5 support and PCIe Gen 5, which the i5 cannot provide.

The overall scores are nearly identical, but the user experience will diverge sharply based on workload. The i5-4570R is the multi-threaded workhorse, while the Celeron G6900E is the single-threaded specialist with a modern feature set. The choice depends entirely on whether the workload is parallel or sequential.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The core count is 2 for the Celeron G6900E and 4 for the i5-4570R. Threads follow suit: 2 versus 4. The Celeron's base clock is 3.00 GHz, while the i5 has a lower base clock of 2.70 GHz but adds a boost clock of 3.20 GHz; the Celeron has no listed boost clock.

Power and physical specs also differ. The Celeron has a TDP of 46 watts, while the i5 draws 65 watts. The Celeron uses an Intel Socket 1700, whereas the i5 uses an Intel BGA 1364 socket. The process nodes are 10 nm for the Celeron and 22 nm for the i5. The i5 lists 1,700 million transistors and a 260 mm² die size; the Celeron lists neither.

Cache sizes vary per core. The Celeron has 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, while the i5 has 64 KB of L1 and 256 KB of L2 per core. Both share 4 MB of L3 cache. Memory support is a major split: the Celeron supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the i5 supports only DDR3. The i5 lists a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, which the Celeron does not.

Connectivity options differ as well. The Celeron supports PCIe Gen 5, while the i5 supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 710 for the Celeron and Intel Iris Pro 5200 for the i5. The release dates are 2022 for the Celeron and 2013 for the i5. The i5 has a part number (SR18P), while the Celeron does not. Neither has a launch MSRP listed.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i5-4570R is the clear winner in multi-threaded productivity. It wins Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests, along with Geekbench multi-core. Its 4-core, 4-thread configuration provides a consistent 6% edge in these workloads, making it the better choice for video encoding, 3D rendering, and any software that scales across cores. The i5 also wins every single-core Cinebench test, albeit by smaller margins of 5.6% to 6.4%.

The Celeron G6900E wins decisively in Geekbench single-core with a 65.5% advantage. This is its only benchmark victory, but it is a dominant one. This suggests the Celeron is the better option for applications that rely on a single thread, such as older games, certain database workloads, and general desktop responsiveness. Its modern Alder Lake core design delivers far superior per-clock performance.

The Celeron also wins on platform modernity. It supports DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5, offering a path to current-generation components. The i5 is restricted to DDR3 and PCIe Gen 3, limiting its upgrade potential. The Celeron's Active production status ensures availability, while the i5 is End-of-life.

The i5 wins on core count and memory bandwidth specification, while the Celeron wins on process node, power efficiency, and memory flexibility. For a new build, the Celeron G6900E offers the modern foundation; for a used or legacy system, the i5-4570R offers stronger multi-threaded compute. The choice is workload-dependent, with the Celeron excelling at single-threaded tasks and the i5 at multi-threaded ones.