Pentium B970

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium B970

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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 B970 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,325 Rank: 1489
Rank Name Score Visual
1485 Athlon II X2 280 4,330
+0.1%
1486 Core i3-4030U 4,329
+0.1%
1487 A12-9720P 4,328
+0.1%
1488 Phenom 9750 4,328
+0.1%
1489 Pentium B970 4,325
1490 Xeon X5472 4,325
+0%
1491 Celeron G550 4,323
+-0%
1492 Xeon E5507 4,322
-0.1%
1493 Pentium G2020T 4,322
-0.1%
1494 Phenom II X4 B45 4,320
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium B970 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,477 Rank: 1271
Rank Name Score Visual
1267 A8-9600 4,480
+0.1%
1268 Core i7-2635QM 4,479
+0%
1269 A8-3870K 4,479
+0%
1270 Phenom II X4 830 4,478
+0%
1271 Pentium B970 4,477
1272 A10-7800 4,477
+0%
1273 Pentium J6426 4,477
+0%
1274 Xeon D-1602 4,476
+-0%
1275 Pentium 4405U 4,476
+-0%
1276 A10-6800K 4,475
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium B970 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,224 Rank: 1552
Rank Name Score Visual
1548 Phenom II X4 940 4,232
+0.2%
1549 Core 2 Duo E8300 4,227
+0.1%
1550 Core i3-2100T 4,227
+0.1%
1551 Core i5-540M 4,225
+0%
1552 Pentium B970 4,224
1553 Pentium E6300 4,224
+0%
1554 A4-4020 4,218
-0.1%
1555 Core i3-6102E 4,217
-0.2%
1556 Core 2 Duo T9800 4,217
-0.2%
1557 Core 2 Quad Q6600 4,216
-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 B970 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,497 Rank: 1547
Rank Name Score Visual
1543 Pentium 3556U 4,498
+0%
1544 A6-3430MX 4,498
+0%
1545 Pentium 4405Y 4,497
+0%
1546 Pentium B980 4,497
+0%
1547 Pentium B970 4,497
1548 Core i5-2467M 4,497
+0%
1549 Celeron G540 4,497
+0%
1550 Phenom II X2 545 4,497
+0%
1551 A9-9400 4,497
+0%
1552 A6-3500 4,497
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium B970 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,459 Rank: 1605
Rank Name Score Visual
1601 Celeron G1820TE 4,460
+0%
1602 Celeron 2950M 4,460
+0%
1603 A4-5300B 4,460
+0%
1604 Pentium B980 4,459
+0%
1605 Pentium B970 4,459
1606 Core i5-4300Y 4,459
+0%
1607 Atom Z3740D 4,459
+0%
1608 Celeron N2910 4,459
+0%
1609 Celeron 3865U 4,458
+-0%
1610 Atom x5-Z8350 4,458
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium B970 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,483 Rank: 1512
Rank Name Score Visual
1508 Celeron 3865U 4,484
+0%
1509 Celeron G540 4,484
+0%
1510 A6-9500E 4,484
+0%
1511 Celeron 2950M 4,484
+0%
1512 Pentium B970 4,483
1513 A6-7400K 4,483
+0%
1514 Celeron G530 4,483
+0%
1515 Phenom II X2 560 4,483
+0%
1516 Pentium 3805U 4,483
+0%
1517 A6-3420M 4,483
+0%

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Pentium B970 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Pentium B970 remains a relic of a bygone era in mobile computing, having been released in January 2012 as part of Intel’s Sandy Bridge M architecture. Built on a 32 nm process and featuring a dual-core design with no simultaneous multithreading, the B970 is now one of the oldest processors still referenced in modern benchmark databases. Despite its age, it continues to serve as a reference point for understanding the evolution of mobile performance, particularly in the context of integrated graphics and power efficiency. With a base clock of 2.3 GHz and a TDP of just 35 W, the B970 was designed for low-power laptops, emphasizing thermal efficiency over raw performance.

The Pentium B970’s integrated Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) provides a modest performance boost, operating at a base frequency of 650 MHz and capable of reaching 1.15 GHz in burst mode. It supports up to two displays and includes 6 execution units, making it suitable for basic multimedia playback and light graphical tasks, though it falls far short of modern integrated solutions. The processor supports DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066 memory via a dual-channel interface, with a maximum capacity of 16 GB and a theoretical bandwidth of 19.87 GB/s. Cache-wise, it includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache, and a shared 2 MB L3 cache, which was typical for its class at launch.

In terms of features, the B970 supports a broad range of x86-64 instruction sets, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, and AES-NI, ensuring compatibility with a wide array of software. It also supports Intel’s Enhanced SpeedStep Technology for dynamic frequency scaling and includes basic virtualization support via VT-x. However, it lacks advanced features like SMT, which limits its ability to handle multi-threaded workloads efficiently.

Benchmark results place the B970 in the lower tier of modern performance. It achieves a single-core score of 4224, ranking #1552 out of 2060 processors, and a multicore score of 4477, ranking #1271. Its overall score of 4325 ranks it #1489, indicating that while it holds its own against some low-end mobile processors from the same era, it is significantly outpaced by current offerings. In the top 50 lists, the B970 is far from competitive—modern CPUs like the Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX achieve scores over 8,000 in single-core and nearly 12,000 in multicore, highlighting the massive gap in performance.

The Pentium B970's strongest attribute is its low power consumption and reliability in older systems, making it suitable for legacy devices or budget laptops where integrated graphics and basic processing suffice. However, its age and limited capabilities mean it is no longer viable for demanding applications or modern operating systems. For users seeking performance, even a modest upgrade to a modern processor would represent a substantial leap in efficiency and capability.
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Intel Pentium B970

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium B970
Family: Pentium
Series: 900
Model Number: B970
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 23x (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: $125.00

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: 1150 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 TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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