Pentium E5700

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium E5700

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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 E5700 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,311 Rank: 1514
Rank Name Score Visual
1510 Core 2 Duo E8500 4,312
+0%
1511 A8-3870K 4,312
+0%
1512 Phenom II X2 B57 4,312
+0%
1513 Athlon II X2 260 4,311
+0%
1514 Pentium E5700 4,311
1515 Core 2 Duo T9900 4,310
+-0%
1516 Pentium G620 4,309
+-0%
1517 Core 2 Duo E7600 4,309
+-0%
1518 A6-5400B 4,309
+-0%
1519 Core i3-2312M 4,308
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium E5700 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,279 Rank: 1821
Rank Name Score Visual
1817 Core 2 Duo T9300 4,280
+0%
1818 Turion II Neo N54L 4,280
+0%
1819 Celeron 2955U 4,280
+0%
1820 A8-6600K 4,279
+0%
1821 Pentium E5700 4,279
1822 Pentium N3520 4,279
+0%
1823 Xeon E5310 4,279
+0%
1824 Athlon 64 4000+ 4,279
+0%
1825 A4-3310MX 4,279
+0%
1826 A8-4555M 4,278
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium E5700 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,332 Rank: 1463
Rank Name Score Visual
1459 Athlon II X3 455 4,335
+0.1%
1460 A9-9425 4,335
+0.1%
1461 Intel Core i7-740QM 4,333
+0%
1462 Core i5-3317U 4,332
+0%
1463 Pentium E5700 4,332
1464 Phenom II X4 840 4,330
+-0%
1465 Phenom II X4 840T 4,330
+-0%
1466 Core 2 Quad Q9650 4,328
-0.1%
1467 A12-9720P 4,326
-0.1%
1468 Core 2 Duo E8500 4,326
-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 E5700 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,491 Rank: 1602
Rank Name Score Visual
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%
1602 Pentium E5700 4,491
1603 A4-9120 4,491
+0%
1604 Sempron 3850 4,491
+0%
1605 Pentium E5500 4,490
+-0%
1606 A6-4400M 4,490
+-0%
1607 Atom x5-Z8500 4,490
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium E5700 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,465 Rank: 1570
Rank Name Score Visual
1566 Celeron J4025 4,466
+0%
1567 Pentium 4405Y 4,465
+0%
1568 Core M-5Y10 4,465
+0%
1569 A9-9420 4,465
+0%
1570 Pentium E5700 4,465
1571 Athlon II X2 235e 4,465
+0%
1572 Celeron N4000 4,464
+-0%
1573 Pentium G6950 4,464
+-0%
1574 A4-5300 4,464
+-0%
1575 Athlon II X2 220 4,464
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium E5700 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,458 Rank: 1674
Rank Name Score Visual
1670 Atom C3338 4,459
+0%
1671 Pentium E5800 4,459
+0%
1672 Pentium E5500 4,459
+0%
1673 A6-1450 4,459
+0%
1674 Pentium E5700 4,458
1675 A4-3305M 4,458
+0%
1676 A4-3300M 4,458
+0%
1677 E2-9000e 4,458
+0%
1678 Atom x5-Z8350 4,458
+0%
1679 Pentium E5400 4,457
+-0%

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Pentium E5700 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Pentium E5700 remains a relic of the early 2010s, representing a time when dual-core processors were common in mainstream desktops. Launched in August 2010, this processor was built on Intel's 45 nm Wolfdale architecture and features a 2.1 GHz base clock with a turbo frequency of 2.3 GHz. Despite its age, the Pentium E5700 continues to hold a modest position in historical performance benchmarks, with an overall score of 4311, placing it at #1513 among 2060 CPUs in the Passmark database. Its single-core performance scores 4332, ranking #1462, while its multicore performance hits 4279, placing it at #1820. These results reflect a CPU designed for basic productivity and light multimedia use, with limited relevance in modern computing environments.

The Pentium E5700 is a dual-core processor with no simultaneous multithreading support, meaning it handles only two threads simultaneously. It operates at a TDP of 35 W, making it relatively power-efficient for its era, though it lacks the advanced power management features found in modern processors. The chip supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1333 MHz, with a maximum memory capacity of 16 GB. Memory bandwidth peaks at 21.3 GB/s, which was adequate for the time but is now significantly slower than current standards. The processor uses the LGA775 socket, which was widely adopted during its lifecycle but has since been superseded by more advanced interfaces.

Integrated graphics are not present on the Pentium E5700 itself, but certain motherboards with compatible chipsets—such as those featuring Intel G41 or G43—can provide basic HD Graphics support with a maximum display output of two monitors. The integrated GPU operates at a base frequency of 650 MHz, with a burst frequency of up to 1100 MHz, allowing for basic video playback and light graphical tasks. However, this lack of native graphics processing means the system relies on discrete GPUs for gaming or professional graphics workloads.

In terms of supported technologies, the Pentium E5700 includes a range of Intel instruction sets such as SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, and SSE4.1, but notably lacks support for SSE4.2 and AVX2, which limits its compatibility with modern software and games. It also supports Intel's virtualization technology (VT-x), enabling efficient virtual machine operation, and includes EIST for dynamic clock speed adjustment to conserve power. However, the processor lacks ECC memory support and does not support modern security features like Intel SGX or Intel Trust Domain.

When compared to contemporary CPUs, the Pentium E5700 falls far behind in performance. It ranks behind modern processors like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, which dominate the top 50 in both single-core and multicore performance. Even among older CPUs, it trails behind models such as the Core 2 Duo T9300 and Celeron 2955U, which have similar or slightly better benchmarks. Its multicore performance is particularly weak, as it competes with lower-tier processors like the A6-1450 and Athlon II M300. Given its age and limited capabilities, the Pentium E5700 is best suited for legacy systems, retro computing projects, or as a low-cost upgrade for basic office tasks where high performance is not required.
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Intel Pentium E5700

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium E5700
Model Number: B950
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 15x (locked)
Core Name: Wolfdale
Socket: PGA988
Package: FC-LGA8
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 1.907 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21.3 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

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

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 82 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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