Intel Pentium B970 vs AMD FX-7500

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Performance
Pentium B970
1,9895% of 36,991
FX-750012% better
2,236.56% of 36,991

The FX-7500 has 12% better performance than the Pentium B970 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium B970
No data available
FX-7500
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Pentium B970 and the FX-7500 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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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 616th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 5.38% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the AMD FX-7500 CPU

The AMD FX-7500 is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2014. It is part of AMD's FX lineup, which is based on the Kaveri microarchitecture. The FX-7500 is compatible with AMD Socket FP3 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 28 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon R7 6CU integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The FX-7500 supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the FX-7500 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 256 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The FX-7500 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.1 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.3 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The FX-7500 includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon R7 6CU. 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 FX-7500 has the 592nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.05% 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 B970FX-7500
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesPentiumFX
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2012Q2 2014
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium B970
1,9895% of 36,991
FX-750012% better
2,236.56% of 36,991

The FX-7500 has 12% better performance than the Pentium B970 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium B970 is ranked 616th with a score of 1,989, and the FX-7500 is ranked 592nd with a score of 2,236.5.

Performance per dollar
Pentium B970
No data available
FX-7500
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Pentium B970 and the FX-7500 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 B970 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
A8-3500M2,247+13%
A8-4500M2,243+13%
FX-75002,236.5+12%
A10-4655M2,236+12%
Core i5-450M2,222+12%
Pro A8-8600B2,034+2%
A10-73002,000.5+1%
Pentium B9701,989
A6-52001,964.5-1%
Phenom II X4 N9701,940-2%

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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BenchmarkPentium B970FX-7500
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,989
2,236.5
(+12.44%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
--
153
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
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55
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
668
689
(+3.14%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
384
(+23.87%)
310
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,082
1,970
(+82.07%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,029
(+5.76%)
973
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 B970FX-7500
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelGlobalFoundries
Process Size32 nm28 nm
Transistors504 million2,410 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 B970FX-7500
SeriesPentiumFX
MicroarchitectureSandy BridgeKaveri
CodenameSandy BridgeKaveri
Memory SupportDDR3DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-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.

SpecPentium B970FX-7500
Cores24
Threads24
Clock Speed2.3 GHz2.1 GHz
Turbo Clock--3.3 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier23.0x21.0x
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 B970FX-7500
L1 Cache64 KB256 KB
L2 Cache256 KB2 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 B970FX-7500
SocketIntel Socket G2 (988B)AMD Socket FP3
PCI Express--PCIe 3.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W19 W
TJ Max85 °C102 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPentium B970FX-7500
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD (Sandy Bridge)Radeon R7 6CU
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, Smart CacheMMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD64, AES, AVX, BMI1, FMA3, FMA4, F16C, TBM, XOP, AMD-V, EVP, Turbo Core

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