Pentium 987

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium 987

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

3,988 Rank: 1902
Rank Name Score Visual
1898 Celeron 430 3,991
+0.1%
1899 Athlon 5150 3,991
+0.1%
1900 Core 2 Duo L9600 3,989
+0%
1901 Phenom X4 9650 3,989
+0%
1902 Pentium 987 3,988
1903 Celeron N3010 3,986
-0.1%
1904 Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 3,986
-0.1%
1905 A6-4455M 3,985
-0.1%
1906 Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 3,985
-0.1%
1907 Core 2 Duo T7200 3,984
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium 987 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,250 Rank: 1905
Rank Name Score Visual
1901 A4-1200 4,251
+0%
1902 Sempron LE-1300 4,251
+0%
1903 Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 4,251
+0%
1904 Athlon 64 3700+ 4,251
+0%
1905 Pentium 987 4,250
1906 Celeron N3060 4,250
+0%
1907 Core 2 Duo T7600 4,249
+-0%
1908 A6-4455M 4,249
+-0%
1909 Atom N570 4,249
+-0%
1910 E1-1500 4,249
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium 987 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,814 Rank: 1877
Rank Name Score Visual
1873 Atom C3958 3,819
+0.1%
1874 Celeron 2955U 3,817
+0.1%
1875 Phenom X3 8750 3,817
+0.1%
1876 Turion II Neo N40L 3,816
+0.1%
1877 Pentium 987 3,814
1878 Core i3-2375M 3,814
+0%
1879 Intel Core i7-820QM 3,810
-0.1%
1880 Athlon II M320 3,810
-0.1%
1881 Phenom X4 9600B 3,810
-0.1%
1882 A6-3400M 3,809
-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 987 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,481 Rank: 1664
Rank Name Score Visual
1660 A6-4455M 4,482
+0%
1661 Xeon 5150 4,482
+0%
1662 A4-3420 4,482
+0%
1663 Athlon II X2 235e 4,482
+0%
1664 Pentium 987 4,481
1665 Core i3-2357M 4,481
+0%
1666 Athlon II X2 215 4,481
+0%
1667 Celeron N2910 4,481
+0%
1668 Celeron 2961Y 4,481
+0%
1669 Athlon II X2 240e 4,481
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium 987 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,439 Rank: 1696
Rank Name Score Visual
1692 Celeron N2830 4,441
+0%
1693 Celeron N3000 4,441
+0%
1694 Celeron B800 4,440
+0%
1695 Celeron N3010 4,440
+0%
1696 Pentium 987 4,439
1697 A6-4455M 4,439
+0%
1698 A4-4355M 4,439
+0%
1699 E2-9000e 4,439
+0%
1700 Celeron N2820 4,439
+0%
1701 Celeron N3050 4,439
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium 987 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,464 Rank: 1640
Rank Name Score Visual
1636 Athlon II X2 245 4,465
+0%
1637 E2-9010 4,465
+0%
1638 E2-6110 4,465
+0%
1639 E2-3800 4,465
+0%
1640 Pentium 987 4,464
1641 Celeron B800 4,464
+0%
1642 Celeron 877 4,464
+0%
1643 Pentium E6600 4,464
+0%
1644 Athlon II X2 220 4,464
+0%
1645 A6-9200 4,464
+0%

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Pentium 987 Details

The Intel Pentium 987, launched in February 2013, occupies a niche in the mobile processor landscape as a budget-oriented CPU built on the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture. While it is now a legacy device by modern standards, its performance remains relevant in low-power, entry-level computing scenarios. With a single-core score of 3814 and a multicore score of 4250, the Pentium 987 ranks 1877th and 1905th respectively among 2060 processors in the benchmark database, placing it firmly in the lower tier of desktop and mobile CPUs. Its overall score of 3988 positions it just ahead of older dual-core processors like the Athlon 64 X2 4400+ and the Celeron N3350, but behind more capable chips such as the Core 2 Duo T7700 and the Phenom X4 9650.

The processor is a dual-core chip with a base frequency of 1.5 GHz and no turbo boost capability, due to a locked multiplier. It operates on a 32 nm process node and features a 2 MB L3 cache, complemented by 0.5 MB of L2 cache and 0.125 MB of L1 cache. The integrated Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) GPU runs at 350 MHz with a burst frequency of up to 1000 MHz and supports two displays, making it suitable for basic multimedia tasks. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066 memory, with a maximum memory capacity of 16 GB and a peak memory bandwidth of 19.87 GB/s.

Despite its age, the Pentium 987 demonstrates efficiency with a TDP of just 17 W, enabling use in thin and light mobile systems. It includes a variety of instruction set extensions, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, and AES-NI, ensuring compatibility with older software and basic encryption workloads. However, it lacks hyper-threading, limiting its ability to handle multitasking workloads efficiently. The processor is packaged in a BGA 1023 socket and relies on Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep technology for power management.

In comparison to its immediate competitors, the Pentium 987 outperforms some Atom and Celeron variants but falls behind mid-range Core i5 and Athlon processors from the same era. Its single-core performance is slightly better than that of the Intel Core i7-820QM, yet it trails behind the Celeron 2955U and the Turion II Neo N40L. In multicore performance, it edges out the Core 2 Duo T7600 and the Atom N570, but is outpaced by the Core i5-2410M and the A4-1200.

As of March 2026, the Pentium 987 remains a relic of early 2010s mobile computing, suitable only for basic office tasks, web browsing, and media playback. It is not competitive in modern workloads such as video editing or gaming, and its performance is overshadowed by today’s top-tier CPUs, which exceed 8,000 in single-core and 12,000 in multicore scores. Nevertheless, for users requiring a low-cost, energy-efficient solution in legacy systems, the Pentium 987 still holds modest utility.
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Intel Pentium 987

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium 987
Family: Pentium
Series: 900
Model Number: 987
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 1500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 15x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Sandy Bridge
Core Name: Sandy Bridge M
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 42
Socket: BGA 1023
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 ISRT FMA
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