Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i3-9100E vs Intel Celeron G6900

Intel Celeron G6900 currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Aug 12, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Celeron G6900 is 20.3% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Celeron G6900 is 26.1% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Celeron G6900 currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

Intel Core i3-9100E is about 44.7% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Socket data is incomplete for this pair. Intel Celeron G6900 has a 19 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Core i3-9100EIntel Celeron G6900
Current used price$115.5$92
Current new price-$129.07
Relative gaming performance3939
Gaming performance per dollar0.3360.424
Cinebench R23 multi4,3022,378
Cinebench R23 single1,0251,336
Cores / threads4 / 42 / 2
Socket-FCLGA1700
TDP65 W46 W
Release year20192022
Qualified sales207
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