Intel Pentium B960 vs AMD E1-2500

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Performance
Pentium B960198% better
2,1396% of 36,991
E1-2500
717.52% of 36,991

The Pentium B960 has 198% better performance than the E1-2500 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium B960
No data available
E1-2500
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Pentium B960 and the E1-2500 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the Intel Pentium B960 CPU

The Intel Pentium B960 is an end-of-life 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q4 2011. It is part of Intel's Pentium lineup, which is based on the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture. The B960 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 B960 supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Pentium B960 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 B960 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 2.2 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 B960 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 B960 has the 603rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 5.78% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the AMD E1-2500 CPU

The AMD E1-2500 is an end-of-life 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2013. It is part of AMD's E1 lineup, which is based on the Kabini microarchitecture. The E1-2500 is compatible with AMD Socket FT3 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 28 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 8240 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The E1-2500 supports DDR3 memory and features a single-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 1 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the E1-2500 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 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The E1-2500 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 1400.0 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 E1-2500 includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 8240. 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 E1-2500 has the 708th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 1.94% 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.

InfoPentium B960E1-2500
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesPentiumE1
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ4 2011Q2 2013
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium B960198% better
2,1396% of 36,991
E1-2500
717.52% of 36,991

The Pentium B960 has 198% better performance than the E1-2500 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium B960 is ranked 603rd with a score of 2,139, and the E1-2500 is ranked 708th with a score of 717.5.

Performance per dollar
Pentium B960
No data available
E1-2500
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Pentium B960 and the E1-2500 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:Pentium B960 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
A10-5745M2,155+1%
A10-8700P2,150.5+1%
Pentium B9602,139
Pro A10-8700B2,123.5-1%
Core M-5Y512,122-1%
Celeron N2815871.5-59%
Celeron N2810858-60%
E1-2500717.5-66%
E-450703-67%
E1-6010677.5-68%

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.

Choose Baseline CPU:Pentium B960 orE1-2500
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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BenchmarkPentium B960E1-2500
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,139
(+198.12%)
717.5
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
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44
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
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27
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
530
(+124.58%)
236
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
324
(+131.43%)
140
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
965
(+61.91%)
596
CPU Mark Single-Thread
963
(+109.8%)
459
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.

SpecPentium B960E1-2500
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelGlobalFoundries
Process Size32 nm28 nm
Transistors504 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.

SpecPentium B960E1-2500
SeriesPentiumE1
MicroarchitectureSandy BridgeKabini
CodenameSandy BridgeKabini
Memory SupportDDR3DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelSingle-channel
ECC MemoryNoYes

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.

SpecPentium B960E1-2500
Cores22
Threads22
Clock Speed2.2 GHz1400.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier22.0x14.0x
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.

SpecPentium B960E1-2500
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB1 MB
L3 Cache2 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.

SpecPentium B960E1-2500
SocketIntel Socket G2 (988B)AMD Socket FT3
PCI Express--PCIe 2.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W15 W
Tcase Max--90 °C
TJ Max85 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPentium B960E1-2500
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD (Sandy Bridge)Radeon HD 8240
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, Smart CacheMMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AES, F16C, BMI1, AMD64, CnQ, NX bit, AMD-V

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