Pentium 957

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium 957

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Pentium 957 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,145 Rank: 1749
Rank Name Score Visual
1745 Core i5-2467M 4,147
+0%
1746 A6-7310 4,147
+0%
1747 Xeon E5320 4,147
+0%
1748 Core 2 Duo T8100 4,146
+0%
1749 Pentium 957 4,145
1750 Atom x5-Z8330 4,145
+0%
1751 A8-3510MX 4,144
+-0%
1752 Athlon II X2 240 4,144
+-0%
1753 Core i5-8200Y 4,143
+-0%
1754 Core i3-3227U 4,142
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium 957 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,520 Rank: 1193
Rank Name Score Visual
1189 Core m7-6Y75 4,523
+0.1%
1190 Core i3-3250 4,523
+0.1%
1191 Core i7-7500U 4,522
+0%
1192 Xeon X3460 4,521
+0%
1193 Pentium 957 4,520
1194 Xeon W3540 4,520
+0%
1195 Pentium Silver N6005 4,519
+-0%
1196 Core i5-6360U 4,518
+-0%
1197 Core i3-7130U 4,517
-0.1%
1198 Core i3-4130T 4,516
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium 957 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,895 Rank: 1832
Rank Name Score Visual
1828 A6-6310 3,907
+0.3%
1829 Atom x7-E3950 3,901
+0.2%
1830 Celeron B830 3,900
+0.1%
1831 Sempron 140 3,900
+0.1%
1832 Pentium 957 3,895
1833 E2-3000M 3,894
+-0%
1834 Intel Pentium P6200 3,893
-0.1%
1835 V140 3,893
-0.1%
1836 Intel Core i3-350M 3,892
-0.1%
1837 Celeron B800 3,890
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Pentium 957 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium 957 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium 957 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Pentium 957 Details

Built on Intel's Sandy Bridge microarchitecture and fabricated on a 32 nm process, the Pentium 957 represents a mobile processor from the early 2010s, released in June 2011. While now considered a legacy device, it was designed for energy-efficient performance in thin and light notebooks. As of March 2026, the Pentium 957 is no longer relevant in modern computing due to its outdated architecture and limited capabilities compared to contemporary processors. Nevertheless, it remains a notable example of Intel's efforts to deliver integrated graphics and balanced performance in the mobile market segment during that era.

The Pentium 957 features two cores and two threads, with a base clock of 1.2 GHz and a locked multiplier, which restricts overclocking potential. It operates at a TDP of 17 W, making it suitable for low-power systems where thermal constraints are critical. The processor supports DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066 memory through a dual-channel interface, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 19.87 GiB/s and a cap of 8 GB of RAM. It uses a BGA1023 package and supports DMI 2.0 at 5000 MT/s, providing a stable connection to the chipset.

Cache hierarchy includes 64 KiB of L1 instruction and data cache per core, 512 KiB of L2 cache, and a shared 2 MiB L3 cache. Despite its modest cache sizes by today’s standards, the Sandy Bridge architecture provided efficient data access for its time. Integrated into the chip is the Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) GPU, featuring six execution units, a base frequency of 350 MHz, and a burst frequency of up to 800 MHz. It supports up to two displays and is capable of handling basic multimedia tasks and light gaming.

The Pentium 957 supports a wide range of instruction sets, including x86-64, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, and AVX2, enabling it to run modern software of its era. It also includes features like Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology for power management and Intel Flex Memory Access for improved memory flexibility. However, it lacks simultaneous multithreading and ECC memory support, limiting its scalability in professional environments.

In benchmark testing, the Pentium 957 achieves an Overall Score of 4145, ranking #1749 of 2060, with a Singlecore Score of 3895 (#1832) and a Multicore Score of 4520 (#1193). Its performance is comparable to older mobile processors like the Core i5-2467M and Core i3-3250, though it falls behind more recent low-power designs. The multicore score suggests stronger scaling than single-core performance, indicating that the processor benefits from multi-threaded workloads more than single-threaded ones.

Given its age and modest performance, the Pentium 957 is best suited for legacy systems, light office tasks, or educational use. It is not suitable for modern applications, gaming, or content creation. As of 2026, it serves as a historical artifact in Intel’s mobile processor lineage rather than a practical choice for new builds.
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Intel Pentium 957

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium 957
Family: Pentium
Series: 900
Model Number: 957
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 1200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 12x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Sandy Bridge
Core Name: Sandy Bridge M
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 42
Socket: BGA1023
Package: FCBGA-1023
Chipset: Cougar
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 17 W
Release Price: $134.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 2 MiB (8-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 8 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 19.87 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 800 MHz
Execution Units: 6

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 131 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.50 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT Flex Memory MWT ISRT FMA
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