Pentium 967

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium 967

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

4,090 Rank: 1807
Rank Name Score Visual
1803 A10-7300 4,095
+0.1%
1804 Celeron 1007U 4,095
+0.1%
1805 Athlon II X3 400e 4,095
+0.1%
1806 Core i3-2357M 4,094
+0.1%
1807 Pentium 967 4,090
1808 Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 4,089
+-0%
1809 Core 2 Duo P7570 4,088
+-0%
1810 Celeron 3855U 4,087
-0.1%
1811 E2-9000 4,087
-0.1%
1812 Celeron 3205U 4,086
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium 967 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,540 Rank: 1167
Rank Name Score Visual
1163 Core i5-7Y57 4,547
+0.2%
1164 Core i5-2405S 4,547
+0.2%
1165 Core i7-4558U 4,544
+0.1%
1166 Xeon X5470 4,543
+0.1%
1167 Pentium 967 4,540
1168 Xeon Bronze 3104 4,537
-0.1%
1169 Intel Core i3-7020U 4,537
-0.1%
1170 Core i3-4150 4,537
-0.1%
1171 Core i7 860 4,534
-0.1%
1172 Pentium Gold G5400T 4,533
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium 967 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,790 Rank: 1896
Rank Name Score Visual
1892 Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 3,795
+0.1%
1893 Atom C3508 3,793
+0.1%
1894 Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 3,793
+0.1%
1895 C-50 3,792
+0.1%
1896 Pentium 967 3,790
1897 Celeron 877 3,790
+0%
1898 Phenom X4 9550 3,790
+0%
1899 Athlon 64 3200+ 3,789
+-0%
1900 Phenom X4 9750 3,786
-0.1%
1901 Athlon II X4 600e 3,784
-0.2%

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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 967 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,477 Rank: 1678
Rank Name Score Visual
1674 E2-3200 4,479
+0%
1675 Celeron B810 4,478
+0%
1676 Celeron B800 4,478
+0%
1677 Pentium T4500 4,478
+0%
1678 Pentium 967 4,477
1679 Celeron 877 4,477
+0%
1680 Pentium T4400 4,477
+0%
1681 Pentium T4300 4,476
+-0%
1682 Atom x5-Z8350 4,475
+-0%
1683 Celeron 867 4,474
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium 967 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,437 Rank: 1709
Rank Name Score Visual
1705 Celeron N2815 4,438
+0%
1706 Atom D2700 4,438
+0%
1707 Celeron N2807 4,438
+0%
1708 A4-3320M 4,438
+0%
1709 Pentium 967 4,437
1710 Celeron N2806 4,437
+0%
1711 Celeron 2961Y 4,437
+0%
1712 Celeron 867 4,436
+-0%
1713 Atom N2800 4,436
+-0%
1714 Atom D2550 4,436
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium 967 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,462 Rank: 1655
Rank Name Score Visual
1651 Pentium E6500 4,463
+0%
1652 A4-3300 4,463
+0%
1653 A6-4400M 4,463
+0%
1654 A4-4300M 4,463
+0%
1655 Pentium 967 4,462
1656 Celeron J3355 4,462
+0%
1657 Pentium E6700 4,462
+0%
1658 Athlon II X2 215 4,462
+0%
1659 Celeron N2920 4,462
+0%
1660 Phenom X3 8550 4,462
+0%

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Pentium 967 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Pentium 967 remains a relic of the early Sandy Bridge era, launched in October 2011 as part of Intel's mobile processor lineup. Though long obsolete by modern standards, its performance in single-threaded tasks still holds a modest place in the broader landscape of x86 processors. With a single-core score of 3790, ranking #1896 out of 2060, the Pentium 967 falls well behind contemporary CPUs, even in the low-end mobile segment. It is notably slower than the C-50, Atom x5-Z8350, and Athlon 64 X2 models that share similar age or positioning, yet it still outperforms several older low-power designs like the Celeron 3855U and Athlon 64 X2 5400+.

The processor is built on Intel’s 32 nm process and features a dual-core Sandy Bridge microarchitecture with a base frequency of 1.3 GHz and a locked multiplier, limiting its overclocking potential. It includes 2 MB of L3 cache and a total of 0.625 MiB of L1 and L2 cache, distributed across two cores. Despite its age, the Pentium 967 supports a range of modern instruction sets, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, and AVX2, which were advanced for their time. It also includes Intel’s Enhanced SpeedStep Technology for power efficiency and supports DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066 memory in dual-channel mode, enabling a maximum memory bandwidth of 19.87 GiB/s.

Integrated graphics play a key role in this chip’s design, featuring the Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) GPU with 6 execution units, a base frequency of 350 MHz, and a burst frequency of up to 1 GHz. This GPU supports up to two displays and is suitable for light multimedia tasks but lacks the power for modern gaming or video editing. The processor operates at a TDP of 17 W, making it highly power-efficient for its era, though it is now surpassed by modern low-power designs that offer vastly superior performance per watt.

In multicore performance, the Pentium 967 scores 4540, ranking #1167 of 2060, placing it slightly above older Xeon and Core i7 models like the Xeon Bronze 3104 and Core i7 860. However, it trails behind nearly all modern processors, including the latest Ryzen and Core Ultra lines. Its overall score of 4090 ranks #1807, indicating that while it was once competitive in its segment, it now struggles to keep pace with even mainstream CPUs released over a decade later. For users seeking basic computing on a budget or in low-power systems, the Pentium 967 may still function, but it is no longer suitable for demanding applications.

In conclusion, the Intel Pentium 967 is a historical artifact of Intel’s mobile computing strategy in the early 2010s. While it was once a capable, power-efficient solution for everyday tasks, its performance is now significantly outpaced by modern processors. It is best suited for legacy systems, educational use, or as a reference in understanding the evolution of x86 architecture. For any modern computing need, even basic productivity, a more recent CPU would be a far better choice.
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Intel Pentium 967

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium 967
Family: Pentium
Series: 900
Model Number: 967
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 1300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 13x (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: 16 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: 1000 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 TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory MWT ISRT FMA
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