Intel Celeron G6900TE vs Intel Core i3-10110Y Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core i3-10110Y has 4 threads, while the Intel Celeron G6900TE has 2 threads. Both have 2 physical cores.

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

A: The Intel Celeron G6900TE has a TDP of 35, while the Intel Core i3-10110Y has a TDP of 9. This reflects their different market segments: desktop versus mobile.

Q: Which CPU supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Celeron G6900TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Intel Core i3-10110Y supports only DDR3.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Celeron G6900TE has an average benchmark score of 925, while the Intel Core i3-10110Y has an average score of 908. The Celeron sits at the 25th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core i3 sits at the 24th percentile.

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

A: The Intel Celeron G6900TE scores 379 in Cinebench R23 single-core, compared to 372 for the Intel Core i3-10110Y. That is a 1.9% advantage for the Celeron.

Q: What socket does each processor use?

A: The Intel Celeron G6900TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Intel Core i3-10110Y uses Intel BGA 1440.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and target completely different device classes. The Intel Celeron G6900TE is built on Alder Lake architecture, specifically the Alder Lake-S desktop variant, while the Intel Core i3-10110Y is based on Comet Lake, specifically the Comet Lake-Y mobile variant.

The manufacturing process differs significantly. The Celeron G6900TE uses a 10 nm process node, whereas the Core i3-10110Y uses a 14 nm process node. Both are fabricated by Intel, but the newer node gives the desktop part a manufacturing advantage.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Celeron G6900TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Core i3-10110Y has 64 KB of L1 per core and 256 KB of L2 per core. Both share 4 MB of L3 cache. The per-core L2 difference is particularly large: the Celeron has roughly five times more L2 per core.

Memory support is another major divider. The Celeron G6900TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, while the Core i3-10110Y supports only DDR3. The Celeron also features PCIe Gen 5 support, while no PCIe generation is listed for the Core i3.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Celeron G6900TE uses UHD Graphics 710, while the Core i3-10110Y uses a generic UHD Graphics solution. The desktop part also has a much higher TDP of 35 versus 9 for the mobile part, reflecting the thermal and power constraints of the mobile platform.

The release dates show a generational gap. The Core i3-10110Y was released in August 2019, while the Celeron G6900TE came in January 2022. Both are currently listed as active in production.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head benchmark results are unambiguous: the Intel Celeron G6900TE wins all five recorded Cinebench tests. There is no test in the database where the Intel Core i3-10110Y comes out ahead.

The Celeron G6900TE wins by 1.9% in Cinebench R15 multicore (270 versus 265), 1.8% in Cinebench R20 multicore (1128 versus 1108), 1.9% in Cinebench R20 single-core (159 versus 156), 1.8% in Cinebench R23 multicore (2687 versus 2640), and 1.9% in Cinebench R23 single-core (379 versus 372). These are consistent but narrow margins.

The Core i3-10110Y does have one theoretical advantage: 4 threads versus 2. However, the recorded benchmark results do not show this translating into any multi-threaded victory. The Celeron's larger L2 cache and newer architecture appear to offset the thread count disadvantage in the tested workloads.

For use cases, the Celeron G6900TE is the better choice for desktop tasks where the benchmark scores matter. The Core i3-10110Y, with its 9 TDP and BGA 1440 socket, is designed for mobile integration, but the data does not show any performance win in the tested metrics.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Celeron G6900TE | Intel Core i3-10110Y |

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

| Cores | 2 | 2 |

| Threads | 2 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 2.40 GHz | 1000.00 MHz |

| Boost Clock | None listed | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 35 | 9 |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1440 |

| Architecture | Alder Lake | Comet Lake |

| Codename | Alder Lake-S | Comet Lake-Y |

| Generation | Celeron (Alder Lake-S) | Core i3 (Comet Lake-Y) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm |

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

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |

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

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR3 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | None listed |

| PCIe | Gen 5 | None listed |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 710 | UHD Graphics |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2022-01-03 | 2019-08-20 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Celeron G6900TE across all five Cinebench tests. The margins are small but consistent, ranging from 1.8% to 1.9%.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Celeron G6900TE scores 270 against 265 for the Core i3-10110Y, a 1.9% advantage. This is the first test and sets the pattern for the rest.

Cinebench R20 multicore shows the Celeron at 1128 versus 1108, a 1.8% lead. The single-core R20 test is similarly close: 159 versus 156, again a 1.9% gap.

Cinebench R23 multicore puts the Celeron at 2687 and the Core i3 at 2640, a 1.8% difference. The R23 single-core test completes the sweep with 379 versus 372, a 1.9% margin.

The consistency of these deltas is notable. Every test falls within the 1.8% to 1.9% range, suggesting a systematic performance difference rather than workload-specific variation. The Celeron's per-core L2 cache advantage (1.25 MB versus 256 KB) and newer 10 nm process likely explain this uniform edge.

The average benchmark scores align with these results. The Celeron G6900TE averages 925, while the Core i3-10110Y averages 908. The Celeron's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-4350T (926, 0.2% faster), the Intel Core i5-4288U (927, 0.2% faster), the Intel Core i7-870 (928, 0.3% faster), and the AMD FX-4320 (921, 0.4% slower). The Core i3-10110Y's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-4330T (908, equal), the AMD Ryzen 3 3250U (908, equal), the AMD PRO A12-9800E (910, 0.3% faster), and the AMD A10-7860K (904, 0.4% slower).

The percentile rankings also reflect this: the Celeron sits at the 25th percentile of all CPUs, one point above the Core i3's 24th percentile.

The Verdict

The data is clear: the Intel Celeron G6900TE outperforms the Intel Core i3-10110Y in every recorded benchmark. The margins are not large, but they are consistent across all five Cinebench tests, with the Celeron winning by 1.8% to 1.9% each time.

For desktop builders, the Celeron G6900TE is the straightforward choice. It offers a newer architecture (Alder Lake versus Comet Lake), a smaller process node (10 nm versus 14 nm), much larger per-core L2 cache (1.25 MB versus 256 KB), and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory. It also includes PCIe Gen 5 support and a dual-channel memory bus. The 35 TDP is higher, but that is expected for a desktop part.

The Core i3-10110Y does have more threads (4 versus 2) and a higher boost clock (4.00 GHz versus none listed), but these advantages do not translate into benchmark victories. The recorded data shows no test where the Core i3 wins. Its niche is mobile integration, given the 9 TDP and BGA 1440 socket, but the performance data does not favor it in any measured workload.

Users who prioritize the latest desktop platform features, including DDR5 memory support and PCIe Gen 5, should select the Celeron G6900TE. Users constrained to a mobile form factor with very low power draw might consider the Core i3-10110Y, but they should expect slightly lower performance in all tested Cinebench workloads. The average benchmark score difference is 925 versus 908, and the percentile ranking is 25 versus 24. The Celeron G6900TE is the better performer in this comparison.