Intel Pentium B970 vs Intel Celeron 2970M

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Performance
Pentium B970
1,9895% of 36,991
Celeron 2970M14% better
2,272.56% of 36,991

The Celeron 2970M has 14% better performance than the Pentium B970 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium B970
No data available
Celeron 2970M
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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 Intel Celeron 2970M CPU

The Intel Celeron 2970M is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The 2970M is compatible with FCPGA946 motherboards and is fabricated on a 22 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Celeron 2970M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 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 Celeron 2970M 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 2200.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Celeron 2970M does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The Celeron 2970M has the 589th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.14% 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 B970Celeron 2970M
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesPentium--
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2012--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium B970
1,9895% of 36,991
Celeron 2970M14% better
2,272.56% of 36,991

The Celeron 2970M has 14% 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 Celeron 2970M is ranked 589th with a score of 2,272.5.

Performance per dollar
Pentium B970
No data available
Celeron 2970M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Pentium B970 and the Celeron 2970M 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
Core M-5Y10c2,311+16%
PRO A12-9800B2,275+14%
Celeron 2970M2,272.5+14%
A8-3500M2,247+13%
A8-4500M2,243+13%
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 B970Celeron 2970M
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,989
2,272.5
(+14.25%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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900
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
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164
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
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85
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
668
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
384
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,082
1,501
(+38.72%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,029
1,245
(+20.99%)
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 B970Celeron 2970M
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntel--
Process Size32 nm22 nm
Transistors504 million960 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 B970Celeron 2970M
SeriesPentium--
MicroarchitectureSandy Bridge--
CodenameSandy Bridge--
Memory SupportDDR3--
Memory ChannelsDual-channel--
ECC MemoryNo--

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 B970Celeron 2970M
Cores22
Threads22
Clock Speed2.3 GHz2200.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier23.0x--
Multiplier UnlockedNo--

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 B970Celeron 2970M
L1 Cache64 KB128 KB
L2 Cache256 KB512 KB
L3 Cache2 MB2 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 B970Celeron 2970M
SocketIntel Socket G2 (988B)FCPGA946
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W37 W
TJ Max85 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPentium B970Celeron 2970M
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD (Sandy Bridge)--
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, 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.