Intel Celeron G5900TE vs Intel Core i7-6970HQ

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Intel Celeron G5900TE or Intel Celeron G5900TE – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Celeron G5900TE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G5900TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i7-6970HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6970HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i7
9 Generation 6
Intel Celeron G5900TE Name Intel Core i7-6970HQ
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron G5000 Group Intel Core i 6000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron G5900TE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G5900TE is 3.0 GHz
The Intel Core i7-6970HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6970HQ is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 8
2x Cores 4x
None None 3.7 GHz
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.3 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron G5900TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G5900TE uses the Intel HD Graphics 610, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-6970HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6970HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580, which has 576 texture shaders
and 72 execution units.
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
12 Execution units 72
9.5 Generation 9
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
96 Shaders 576
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12 Direct X 12.0
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
Q3/2016 Release date Q3/2015
Intel HD Graphics 610 GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes ECC No
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2133
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
None TDP down 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron G5900TE is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-6970HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
14 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Comet Lake S Architecture Skylake H
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1440
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2016
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
53 $ Release price 623 $