AMD C-50 vs Intel Pentium B970

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Performance
C-50
3741% of 36,991
Pentium B970432% better
1,9895% of 36,991

The Pentium B970 has 432% better performance than the C-50 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
C-50
No data available
Pentium B970
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the C-50 and the Pentium B970 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the AMD C-50 CPU

The AMD C-50 is an end-of-life 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2011. It is part of AMD's C lineup, which is based on the Ontario microarchitecture. The C-50 is compatible with AMD Socket FT1 motherboards and is fabricated on a 40 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 6250 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The C-50 supports DDR3 memory and features a single-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 1 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the C-50 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The C-50 features 2 total cores which can process 2 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1000.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The C-50 includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 6250. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The C-50 has the 719th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 1.01% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Pentium B970 CPU

The Intel Pentium B970 is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2012. It is part of Intel's Pentium lineup, which is based on the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture. The B970 is compatible with Intel Socket G2 (988B) motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD (Sandy Bridge) integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Pentium B970 supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Pentium B970 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 2 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Pentium B970 features 2 total cores which can process 2 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.3 GHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium B970 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD (Sandy Bridge). This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Pentium B970 has the 615th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 5.38% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoC-50Pentium B970
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesCPentium
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2011Q1 2012
Production StatusEnd-of-life--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
C-50
3741% of 36,991
Pentium B970432% better
1,9895% of 36,991

The Pentium B970 has 432% better performance than the C-50 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The C-50 is ranked 719th with a score of 374, and the Pentium B970 is ranked 615th with a score of 1,989.

Performance per dollar
C-50
No data available
Pentium B970
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the C-50 and the Pentium B970 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:C-50 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Pro A8-8600B2,034+444%
A10-73002,000.5+435%
Pentium B9701,989+432%
A6-52001,964.5+425%
Phenom II X4 N9701,940+419%
A6-9220e529+41%
C-70517+38%
C-50374
E-240269-28%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkC-50Pentium B970
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
374
1,989
(+431.82%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
124
668
(+438.71%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
71
384
(+440.85%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
265
1,082
(+308.3%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
312
1,029
(+229.81%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecC-50Pentium B970
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size40 nm32 nm
Transistors--504 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecC-50Pentium B970
SeriesCPentium
MicroarchitectureOntarioSandy Bridge
CodenameOntarioSandy Bridge
Memory SupportDDR3DDR3
Memory ChannelsSingle-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecC-50Pentium B970
Cores22
Threads22
Clock Speed1000.0 MHz2.3 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier10.0x23.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecC-50Pentium B970
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB256 KB
L3 Cache--2 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecC-50Pentium B970
SocketAMD Socket FT1Intel Socket G2 (988B)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)9 W35 W
TJ Max--85 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecC-50Pentium B970
Integrated GraphicsRadeon HD 6250Intel HD (Sandy Bridge)
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4a, AMD64, AMD-VMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, Smart Cache

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.