Intel Celeron G6900TE vs Intel Core i3-8145U Comparison

# Intel Celeron G6900TE vs Intel Core i3-8145U: Benchmark Database Analysis

The Intel Celeron G6900TE and Intel Core i3-8145U occupy different segments of the desktop and mobile landscape, yet their benchmark results place them within a narrow performance band. The database records an average benchmark score of 925 for the Celeron G6900TE, placing it at the 25th percentile among all tested CPUs. The Core i3-8145U averages 941, also at the 25th percentile. With a difference of roughly 1.7% in average scores, these two processors are closer than their architectural positioning might suggest.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Celeron G6900TE?

A: The Celeron G6900TE records an average benchmark score of 925, which places it at the 25th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core i3-8145U compare in average performance?

A: The Core i3-8145U has an average score of 941, also at the 25th percentile, putting it roughly 1.7% ahead of the Celeron in aggregate.

Q: Which CPU wins in the Cinebench R15 multi-core test?

A: The Core i3-8145U wins with a score of 322 against 270, a lead of 16.1%.

Q: Which CPU wins in the Cinebench R23 single-core test?

A: The Core i3-8145U wins with 451 against 379, a 16% advantage.

Q: Is the Celeron G6900TE unlocked?

A: No, the multiplier is locked. The Core i3-8145U is also multiplier locked.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between these two parts is significant. The Celeron G6900TE is built on the Alder Lake architecture with the Alder Lake-S codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. It has 2 cores and 2 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz. The cache layout includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and its integrated graphics is the UHD Graphics 710. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and PCIe is Gen 5.

The Core i3-8145U comes from the Whiskey Lake family, codename Whiskey Lake-U, on a 10 nm process also at Intel. It has 2 cores and 4 threads, a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. L1 cache is 64 KB per core, L2 is 256 KB per core, and L3 is 4 MB shared. It supports DDR4 memory, dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Its integrated graphics is the UHD Graphics 620, and the socket is Intel BGA 1528. PCIe is Gen 3 with 16 lanes for the CPU. The Core i3 is marked for the mobile segment and its production status is End-of-life.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R15 multi-core result shows the Core i3-8145U ahead by 16.1% (322 versus 270). The gap narrows in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the Core wins by 15.9% (1342 versus 1128). The single-core results are similar: R20 single-core has the Core i3 at 189 versus 159, a 15.9% lead. In R23 multi-core, the Core i3 scores 3196 versus 2687, again a 15.9% advantage. The R23 single-core margin is the same: 451 versus 379, a 16% lead.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in several key fields. The Celeron has a base clock of 2.40 GHz, while the Core i3 has a 2.10 GHz base and a 3.90 GHz boost clock. The Celeron does not list a boost clock. The Core i3 has 4 threads, the Celeron has 2. The Core i3 supports DDR4, while the Celeron supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Core i3 memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s. The Celeron's integrated graphics is the UHD Graphics 710, the Core i3's is the UHD Graphics 620. The Core i3's PCIe is Gen 3, 16 lanes, while the Celeron is Gen 5. The Core i3 has a 4 MB shared L3 cache, same as the Celeron's 4 MB shared L3. The Core i3's cache is distributed differently: 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core. The Celeron has 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i3-8145U wins every head-to-head benchmark in the database: all five recorded comparisons, across Cinebench R15 multi-core, R20 multi-core and single-core, and R23 multi-core and single-core. Its margins are consistent, from 15.9% to 16.1% in multi-core tests and exactly 16% in single-core tests. The Celeron G6900TE does not win any of the head-to-head matchups.

The use-case split is therefore clear. The Core i3-8145U is the stronger part in multi-threaded and single-threaded content creation workloads, with a consistent lead of around 16% across the Cinebench suite. The Celeron G6900TE, with its lower clock and fewer threads, sits behind in every measured test. For workloads that are heavily multi-threaded, the Core i3-8145U's 4 threads give it an edge. For single-threaded tasks, the boost clock of the Core i3 also provides a clear advantage. The Celeron's locked multiplier and 2-thread layout make it a more constrained part for basic desktop tasks, while the Core i3 is the higher-performing part in the database's measured results.

The database shows the Core i3-8145U maintains a 15.9% to 16.1% lead across all Cinebench workloads, making it the stronger part in compute-heavy tasks. The Celeron G6900TE, with its lower thread count and no boost clock, occupies the lower position in these tests. For users whose priority is maximum render performance, the Core i3 is the choice; for basic tasks, the Celeron's simplicity and lower clock may be the more appropriate part.