CPU Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a striking and consistent picture: the Intel Core i5-760 wins every single head-to-head comparison against the Intel Celeron G6900E across all six Cinebench tests. The Celeron G6900E does not secure a single victory in any workload measured. The smallest margin of victory for the i5-760 is 27%, while the largest reaches 27.5%.

In Cinebench R15, the i5-760 scores 466 in multi-core against the G6900E's 366, a 27.3% advantage. The single-core test tells a similar story: 65 versus 51, a 27.5% lead for the older processor. These margins are nearly identical, suggesting the gap is consistent regardless of thread count.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the i5-760 delivers 1942 points in multi-core while the Celeron manages 1525, again a 27.3% difference. Single-core performance shows 273 versus 215, a 27% edge. The i5-760's dominance persists in the latest Cinebench R23 test: 4624 multi-core points versus 3632, and 652 single-core versus 512, both representing 27.3% leads.

The consistency of these deltas, hovering between 27% and 27.5% across every test, indicates that the performance gap is structural rather than workload-dependent. The i5-760's advantage is not concentrated in one type of computation; it is uniform across both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering workloads. Notably, the i5-760 achieves this despite being significantly older, with its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 652 exceeding the G6900E's 512 by a wide margin.

Where Each One Wins

The data offers no ambiguity: the Intel Core i5-760 wins in every benchmark category measured. Across six head-to-head tests, spanning three different Cinebench versions and both single-core and multi-core variants, the i5-760 holds a 6-0 record. The Celeron G6900E registers zero wins.

For users prioritizing rendering performance, the i5-760 is the clear choice. Its multi-core scores in Cinebench R20 (1942) and R23 (4624) substantially outpace the G6900E's corresponding 1525 and 3632. Even in single-core workloads, where newer architectures often excel, the i5-760 maintains a decisive edge: 273 versus 215 in R20 and 652 versus 512 in R23.

The G6900E's only potential area of relevance is its integrated graphics, it includes UHD Graphics 710 while the i5-760 has no integrated graphics at all. However, this is a specification difference, not a benchmark advantage, as no graphics benchmarks appear in the data. For pure CPU computational performance, the i5-760 wins decisively across the board.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different eras of Intel design. The i5-760 uses the Nehalem architecture with the Lynnfield codename, built on a 45 nm process node. The G6900E employs the Alder Lake architecture with the Alder Lake-S codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process. This process difference explains the i5-760's larger die size of 296 mm² and 774 million transistors, whereas the G6900E's die size and transistor count are not listed in the data.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The i5-760 features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The G6900E offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and only 4 MB of shared L3. Despite having half the cores, the G6900E's L2 cache per core is nearly five times larger than the i5-760's, yet the i5-760's total L3 cache is double the G6900E's.

The memory support reflects their respective generations. The i5-760 supports only DDR3 memory in a dual-channel configuration, while the G6900E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also in dual-channel. PCIe capabilities differ as well: the i5-760 provides Gen 2 with 16 lanes from the CPU, whereas the G6900E offers Gen 5. The G6900E includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 710, a feature entirely absent from the i5-760.

Their release dates are separated by over a decade: the i5-760 launched in 2010-07-17, while the G6900E arrived on 2022-01-03. Production status also differs, the i5-760 is end-of-life, while the G6900E remains active.

Specification Differences

The core count is the most obvious distinction: the i5-760 has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the G6900E has just 2 cores and 2 threads. This doubling of processing resources helps explain the i5-760's multi-core dominance. Base clock speeds favor the G6900E at 3.00 GHz versus the i5-760's 2.80 GHz, yet the i5-760 still wins single-core benchmarks, proof of its boost clock of 3.33 GHz, which the G6900E lacks entirely.

Power consumption differs markedly. The i5-760 carries a 95 W TDP, while the G6900E draws only 46 W. This makes the G6900E substantially more power-efficient, despite its lower performance. Sockets also differ: the i5-760 uses Intel Socket 1156, while the G6900E uses Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The generation labels confirm their separation: the i5-760 belongs to the Core i5 (Lynnfield) generation, while the G6900E is part of the Celeron (Alder Lake-S) lineup. Neither has a launch MSRP listed, and neither supports ECC memory. The part number SLBRP is recorded for the i5-760, but no part number is available for the G6900E.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core Cinebench R23 performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-760 wins with a score of 4624, beating the Intel Celeron G6900E's 3632 by 27.3%.

Q: Does the newer Celeron G6900E win any single-core benchmark?

A: No. The i5-760 leads in every single-core test, including Cinebench R23 single-core (652 versus 512) and R20 single-core (273 versus 215).

Q: What is the largest performance margin between these two CPUs?

A: The largest margin is 27.5%, recorded in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the i5-760 scores 65 against the G6900E's 51.

Q: How do their core counts compare?

A: The i5-760 has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the G6900E has 2 cores and 2 threads.

Q: Does the G6900E have any advantage in cache capacity?

A: The G6900E has more L2 cache per core (1.25 MB versus 256 KB), but the i5-760 has double the L3 cache (8 MB versus 4 MB).

Q: What are their power consumption ratings?

A: The i5-760 has a TDP of 95 W, while the G6900E has a TDP of 46 W.

The Verdict

The data unambiguously favors the Intel Core i5-760 for computational performance. It wins all six head-to-head benchmarks with margins between 27% and 27.5%, covering both single-core and multi-core workloads across three Cinebench versions. Its 4-core, 4-thread configuration with 8 MB of L3 cache delivers consistently higher scores than the G6900E's 2-core, 2-thread design with 4 MB of L3 cache. The i5-760's percentile ranking of 35 versus all CPUs is matched by the G6900E, and their average benchmark scores are nearly identical, 1337 for the i5-760 versus 1321 for the G6900E, but the head-to-head data shows a clear winner.

The Celeron G6900E is not without merits. Its 46 W TDP is less than half the i5-760's 95 W, making it a more power-efficient choice. It also includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 710), supports newer DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and uses the modern PCIe Gen 5 interface. Its 3.00 GHz base clock is higher than the i5-760's 2.80 GHz, and its larger L2 cache per core reflects its newer Alder Lake architecture.

However, for users who prioritize raw processing power in rendering workloads, the i5-760 is the superior choice based on every benchmark in the data. The G6900E wins no tests and trails by roughly a quarter in all of them. The i5-760's age, released in 2010 against the G6900E's 2022 launch, does not diminish its benchmark dominance. Users needing a CPU for Cinebench-class workloads should select the i5-760; users prioritizing power efficiency, modern platform features, or integrated graphics should consider the G6900E, accepting its substantial performance deficit.