Intel Pentium 997 | Intel Core i9-12950HX | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Pentium 997 and the Intel Core i9-12950HX and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Pentium 997 2 core processor released in Q3/2012 with the Intel Core i9-12950HX which has 16 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2022. |
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Intel Pentium (150) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
Intel Pentium 900 (10) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000H (23) |
3 | Generation | 12 |
Sandy Bridge U | Architecture | Alder Lake H |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i9-13950HX |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Pentium 997 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.60 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i9-12950HX clocks with 2.30 GHz (5.00 GHz), has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Pentium 997 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12950HX |
2 | Cores | 16 |
2 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.60 GHz | A-Core | 2.30 GHz (5.00 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 1.70 GHz (3.60 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
1.00 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.55 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | 11 |
32 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
6 | Compute units | 32 |
48 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
10.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Pentium 997, while the Intel Core i9-12950HX supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Pentium 997 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12950HX |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 14.00 MB |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 30.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Pentium 997 has a TDP of 17 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i9-12950HX is 55 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Pentium 997 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12950HX |
17 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 55 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 157 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 45 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Pentium 997 has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Core i9-12950HX is at 44.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Intel Pentium 997 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12950HX |
32 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
BGA 1023 | Socket | BGA 1744 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2012 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
-- | Release price | 590 $ |
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Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Pentium 997
Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) @ 1.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz |
Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Pentium 997 | Intel Core i9-12950HX |
Unknown | Unknown |