Intel Pentium B970

Intel Pentium B970
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Pentium B970 was once a wise choice for everyday computing tasks. Manufactured using the 32nm process, it was based on the Sandy Bridge U architecture. This processor offered a reliable foundation for budget-friendly notebooks. Particularly noteworthy was its integrated graphics unit.

The Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) enabled smooth video playback. Basic office applications also ran completely smoothly with it. Its reliability was a strong argument for many users. It represented a truly cost-effective solution at the time. The integrated 2 MB L3 cache noticeably supported overall system performance.

With a maximum memory bandwidth of 17 GB/s, it was well-equipped for its time. It handled common everyday tasks without major problems. We often encountered it in devices for students or in everyday office life. It always delivered reasonable performance for the tasks at hand. Another advantage was the considerable energy efficiency of this model.

It contributed significantly to extending the battery life of laptops. For the market at the time, it was a particularly practical option. We remember it as an example of solid, consistent technology. Many users appreciated it for years as a genuine, reliable companion.
  • High reliability and cost-effectiveness
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics for everyday media
  • Good energy efficiency for longer battery life
  • Based on the Sandy Bridge U architecture

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 730 / 834
In segment Notebook
Multi-core performance
Rank 751 / 832
In segment Notebook
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Celeron N4020
2C / 2T · 2.80 GHz
402
Intel Celeron N4020C
2C / 2T · 2.80 GHz
402
Intel Pentium B970
2C / 2T · 2.30 GHz
401
Intel Celeron J4005
2C / 2T · 2.70 GHz
396
Intel Pentium Silver J5005
4C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
395
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-2537M
2C / 4T · 1.40 GHz
717
Intel Pentium B980
2C / 2T · 2.40 GHz
715
Intel Pentium B970
2C / 2T · 2.30 GHz
711
Intel Celeron N4020C
2C / 2T · 2.80 GHz
705
Nintendo Switch
8C / 8T · 1.00 GHz
702
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Atom x6425RE
4C / 4T · 1.90 GHz
437
Intel Atom x6427FE
4C / 4T · 1.90 GHz
437
Intel Pentium B970
2C / 2T · 2.30 GHz
435
Intel Pentium Silver N5000
4C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
434
Intel Core i3-4100U
2C / 4T · 1.80 GHz
432
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-3339Y
2C / 4T · 1.50 GHz
874
Intel Celeron 3765U
2C / 2T · 1.90 GHz
868
Intel Pentium B970
2C / 2T · 2.30 GHz
862
Intel Core i3-3217U
2C / 4T · 1.80 GHz
860
Intel Celeron N4020C
2C / 2T · 2.80 GHz
860
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

AMD E2-1800
AMD E2-1800 101 %
AMD Radeon HD 7340
112
Intel Pentium B980
Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1)
110
Intel Pentium B970
Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1)
110
Intel Atom x6214RE
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU)
106
Intel Atom x6414RE
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU)
106

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Pentium (150)
CPU groupIntel Pentium 900 (10)
ArchitectureSandy Bridge U
Technology32 nm
SegmentNotebook
SocketPGA 988
Generation3
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 2
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 2.30 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache
L3-Cache2.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1)
GPU frequency0.65 - 1.15 GHz
CUs / Shader6 / 48
Raytracing
Max. displays2
Max. GPU Memory2 GB
Technology32 nm
Release dateQ2/2011

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1066
DDR3-1333
17.1 GB/s
21.3 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory16 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP35 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.85 °C

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Release dateQ1/2012
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Pentium B970
Intel Pentium B970
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