Pentium B960

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium B960

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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 B960 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,291 Rank: 1537
Rank Name Score Visual
1533 Core i3-6102E 4,296
+0.1%
1534 Intel Core i5-580M 4,296
+0.1%
1535 Xeon E7-4830 4,294
+0.1%
1536 Core i3-5005U 4,292
+0%
1537 Pentium B960 4,291
1538 A6-5357M 4,291
+0%
1539 Core i7-2635QM 4,289
+-0%
1540 A6-6400K 4,289
+-0%
1541 Xeon E5420 4,289
+-0%
1542 Phenom II X4 925 4,288
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium B960 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,435 Rank: 1366
Rank Name Score Visual
1362 Core i3-2130 4,436
+0%
1363 Core i7-4650U 4,436
+0%
1364 Core i5-8210Y 4,436
+0%
1365 Athlon X4 860K 4,436
+0%
1366 Pentium B960 4,435
1367 Core i5-6300U 4,435
+0%
1368 Core i5-4200M 4,435
+0%
1369 Core i5-4350U 4,435
+0%
1370 Phenom II X4 805 4,435
+0%
1371 Core i5-L16G7 4,435
+0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium B960 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,195 Rank: 1580
Rank Name Score Visual
1576 Intel Core i7-640LM 4,199
+0.1%
1577 Athlon II X2 B24 4,199
+0.1%
1578 Pentium E5500 4,199
+0.1%
1579 Celeron G540 4,196
+0%
1580 Pentium B960 4,195
1581 Celeron J4005 4,195
+0%
1582 Celeron 3865U 4,195
+0%
1583 Pentium 3805U 4,193
+-0%
1584 Pentium G645T 4,192
-0.1%
1585 A10-6700T 4,191
-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 B960 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,492 Rank: 1596
Rank Name Score Visual
1592 Celeron J1900 4,493
+0%
1593 Pentium N3520 4,493
+0%
1594 Phenom II X2 B53 4,493
+0%
1595 Celeron J4025 4,493
+0%
1596 Pentium B960 4,492
1597 A6-9210 4,492
+0%
1598 A6-9200 4,492
+0%
1599 Celeron 3205U 4,492
+0%
1600 Atom x7-Z8700 4,491
+-0%
1601 Athlon II X2 270 4,491
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium B960 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,456 Rank: 1622
Rank Name Score Visual
1618 Pentium E5300 4,457
+0%
1619 Celeron E3400 4,457
+0%
1620 Pentium E5200 4,457
+0%
1621 Atom Z3740 4,457
+0%
1622 Pentium B960 4,456
1623 A4-4000 4,456
+0%
1624 Celeron E3200 4,456
+0%
1625 Atom x5-Z8300 4,456
+0%
1626 Celeron E3500 4,456
+0%
1627 Xeon 5160 4,456
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium B960 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,481 Rank: 1528
Rank Name Score Visual
1524 Core i3-2367M 4,482
+0%
1525 Athlon II X3 435 4,482
+0%
1526 Celeron 1005M 4,482
+0%
1527 Celeron 4205U 4,482
+0%
1528 Pentium B960 4,481
1529 Pentium B950 4,481
+0%
1530 A9-9430 4,481
+0%
1531 Phenom II X2 555 4,481
+0%
1532 Xeon E3110 4,481
+0%
1533 A6-3410MX 4,481
+0%

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Pentium B960 Details

Ranked #1537 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Pentium B960 delivers a modest overall score of 4291, reflecting its position as a budget-oriented mobile processor from an era when integrated graphics were becoming increasingly capable. Launched in October 2011, this dual-core CPU is based on Intel’s Sandy Bridge microarchitecture, built on a 32 nm process and featuring 504 million transistors. Despite its age, it remains relevant for basic computing tasks and light productivity workloads, particularly in legacy systems still in use today.

The Pentium B960 operates at a base frequency of 2.2 GHz with a locked multiplier, which limits overclocking potential, and includes 2 MB of L3 cache, shared across two cores. It supports dual-channel DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066 memory, with a maximum memory capacity of 16 GB and a peak bandwidth of 19.87 GiB/s. The processor is designed for Socket G2 (rPGA988B), with a TDP of 35 W, making it suitable for low-power laptops and mobile devices where thermal constraints are critical.

Integrated into the processor is Intel’s HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge), featuring 6 execution units and a base frequency of 650 MHz, capable of boosting up to 1100 MHz. This GPU supports up to two displays and provides adequate performance for everyday multimedia and light gaming. It also supports a wide range of instruction sets, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and FMA3, ensuring compatibility with older software and enabling efficient data processing.

In single-core performance, the Pentium B960 scores 4195, placing it #1580 in the rankings, showing that while it can handle basic applications well, it struggles against modern processors with higher clock speeds and advanced architectures. Its multicore score of 4435 ranks it #1366, indicating that it performs better in multi-threaded workloads than in single-threaded ones, though it still trails behind contemporary mobile and desktop CPUs.

As of March 2026, the Pentium B960 is best suited for users requiring a low-cost, energy-efficient processor for basic computing, web browsing, and office applications. While it lacks the power of modern CPUs, its longevity and compatibility make it a viable option for older systems or embedded environments where performance demands are minimal.
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Intel Pentium B960

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium B960
Family: Pentium
Series: 900
Model Number: B960
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 22x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Sandy Bridge
Core Name: Sandy Bridge M
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 42
Socket: Socket
Package: rPGA988B
Chipset: Cougar
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 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: 1100 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 FMA
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