Intel Celeron G6900E vs Intel Xeon W-2104 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2104 has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Celeron G6900E has 2 cores and 2 threads.

Q: What is the difference in power consumption between the two?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2104 has a TDP of 120 watts, while the Intel Celeron G6900E has a TDP of 46 watts. The Celeron draws substantially less power.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2104 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Celeron G6900E does not.

Q: How do the two processors compare in the Cinebench R23 multi-core test?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2104 scores 4669 points, which is 28.6% higher than the Celeron G6900E's 3632 points.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: No. The Intel Celeron G6900E includes UHD Graphics 710, but the Intel Xeon W-2104 has no integrated graphics.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2104 sits at the 36th percentile, just ahead of the Intel Celeron G6900E at the 35th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different eras and design philosophies. The Intel Xeon W-2104 is built on the Skylake-W architecture using a 14 nm process, with a die size of 484 mm². It targets the server and workstation segment, and is now end-of-life. The Intel Celeron G6900E uses the Alder Lake-S architecture on a 10 nm process and remains an active desktop part.

Core configuration differs significantly. The Xeon W-2104 packs 4 cores with 4 threads, while the Celeron G6900E offers 2 cores and 2 threads. Cache layouts also diverge. The Xeon W-2104 carries 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8.25 MB of shared L3. The Celeron G6900E has a larger per-core L1 at 80 KB per core, 1.25 MB per core L2, and 1.25 MB of shared L3 cache. The Xeon W-2104 maintains a much larger total L3 cache. Memory support is another key separation: the Xeon W-2104 uses DDR4 with a quad-channel bus delivering 85.3 GB/s bandwidth, whereas the Celeron G6900E supports DDR4 and DDR5.

The Xeon W-2104 relies on PCIe Gen 3 with 48 lanes from the CPU. The Celeron G6900E supports PCIe Gen 5. ECC memory is available on the Xeon W-2104 but not on the Celeron G6900E. The Xeon W-2104 uses Intel Socket 2066, while the Celeron runs on Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data consistently favors the Intel Xeon W-2104 across all recorded multi-core and single-core benchmarks. In every Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 test, the Xeon W-2104 wins by a margin between 28.4% and 29.4%. This is not a close contest in raw performance. The Xeon W-2104 also offers ECC memory support and a quad-channel memory bus, making it the appropriate choice for workstation or server workloads where memory reliability and bandwidth matter. Its higher TDP of 120 watts reflects a part designed for sustained compute under load.

The Intel Celeron G6900E, however, draws only 46 watts, which is roughly 38% of the Xeon's power envelope. It also includes integrated graphics, which the Xeon lacks, and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. For a light desktop build where low power consumption and integrated display output are priorities, the Celeron G6900E is the sensible option. It is smaller, newer, and still in active production.

Performance-wise, the Xeon W-2104 leads by roughly 28% to 29% in every measured workload. The average benchmark score for the Xeon W-2104 is 1350, versus 1321 for the Celeron G6900E. Though the average scores are close, the head-to-head Cinebench results show a clear and consistent advantage for the Xeon W-2104. The Xeon's 36th percentile ranking versus the Celeron's 35th percentile confirms that both sit in the lower-middle range of all CPUs, but the Xeon holds a slight edge.

Choose the Xeon W-2104 for ECC memory, quad-channel bandwidth, and higher multi-threaded throughput. Choose the Celeron G6900E for lower power draw, integrated graphics, and modern platform features like DDR5 and PCIe Gen 5.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Xeon W-2104 | Intel Celeron G6900E |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 4 | 2 |

| Threads | 4 | 2 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 3.00 GHz |

| TDP | 120 W | 46 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 2066 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Skylake | Alder Lake |

| Codename | Skylake-W | Alder Lake-S |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 10 nm |

| Die Size | 484 mm² | Not listed |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB (shared) | 4 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 85.3 GB/s | Not listed |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 48 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5 |

| Integrated Graphics | None | UHD Graphics 710 |

| Market Segment | Server/Workstation | Desktop |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release Date | 2017-08-28 | 2022-01-03 |

| Launch MSRP | $255 | Not listed |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark data shows a uniform result: the Intel Xeon W-2104 wins all six recorded comparisons. The largest single margin appears in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Xeon W-2104 scores 66 against the Celeron G6900E's 51, a 29.4% difference. The smallest margin is 28.4%, appearing in Cinebench R15 multi-core and Cinebench R20 single-core.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Xeon W-2104 posts 470 points versus 366 for the Celeron G6900E. That 28.4% lead reflects the Xeon's extra two cores. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the Xeon W-2104 scores 1960 against 1525, again a 28.5% advantage. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test shows 4669 for the Xeon W-2104 and 3632 for the Celeron G6900E, a 28.6% gap.

Single-core results follow the same pattern. Cinebench R15 single-core gives the Xeon W-2104 66 points versus 51, a 29.4% lead. Cinebench R20 single-core has the Xeon W-2104 at 276 and the Celeron at 215, a 28.4% difference. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 659 for the Xeon W-2104 and 512 for the Celeron, a 28.7% margin. The consistency across all tests suggests the performance gap is structural, driven by core count and clock speed, rather than workload-specific.

The Celeron G6900E has two additional benchmark entries in the database: Geekbench multi-core at 2702 and single-core at 1561. These are not part of the head-to-head comparisons, so no direct Xeon W-2104 scores exist for those tests.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon W-2104 wins every head-to-head benchmark recorded. In multi-core workloads, its 4 cores and 4 threads provide a measurable advantage over the 2-core, 2-thread Celeron G6900E. The Xeon W-2104 also wins in single-core tests, despite the Celeron's newer Alder Lake architecture. All six Cinebench results show the Xeon W-2104 ahead by 28.4% to 29.4%. The Xeon's ECC memory support and quad-channel memory bus make it the stronger candidate for memory-sensitive server or workstation tasks. Its 85.3 GB/s memory bandwidth is a clear capability the Celeron does not match.

The Intel Celeron G6900E wins in areas outside raw compute benchmarks. Its TDP of 46 watts is far lower than the Xeon's 120 watts, making it suitable for power-constrained or passively cooled builds. The integrated UHD Graphics 710 provides display output without a discrete GPU, which the Xeon W-2104 cannot offer. The Celeron also supports DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5, giving it modern platform connectivity. It is an active product, while the Xeon W-2104 is end-of-life.

The database shows the Xeon W-2104 with an average benchmark score of 1350 and a 36th percentile ranking, while the Celeron G6900E averages 1321 at the 35th percentile. The Xeon's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-7400T and Intel Core i5-4670, sit within 0.2% of its average score. The Celeron's nearest rival, the Intel Celeron G6900T, matches its score exactly. These figures place both processors near each other in the overall performance distribution, but the head-to-head results leave no doubt about which one is faster.