Intel Pentium B980 vs Intel Core i5-L16G7

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Performance
Pentium B980
2,203.56% of 36,991
Core i5-L16G737% better
3,0158% of 36,991

The Core i5-L16G7 has 37% better performance than the Pentium B980 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium B980
No data available
Core i5-L16G7
10.739% of 121.53

The Core i5-L16G7 has 9% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Pentium B980 CPU

The Intel Pentium B980 is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2012. It is part of Intel's Pentium lineup, which is based on the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture. The B980 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 B980 supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Pentium B980 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 B980 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 2.4 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 B980 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 B980 has the 596th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 5.96% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i5-L16G7 CPU

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 is an end-of-life 5-core (5-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2020 with a suggested retail price of $281. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Lakefield microarchitecture. The i5-L16G7 is compatible with FC-CSP1016 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 64EU integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Core i5-L16G7 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 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 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-L16G7 features 5 total cores which can process 5 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The 5 cores consist of 1 P-Cores and 4 E-Cores. P-Cores are designed for high-performance tasks and E-Cores are intended for efficiency and lighter tasks. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1400.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3.0 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 Core i5-L16G7 includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 64EU. 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 & Value

The Core i5-L16G7 has the 522nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 8.15% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,015 score and $281 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.73. This is the 189th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

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

InfoPentium B980Core i5-L16G7
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesPentiumCore i5
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ3 2012Q2 2020
Launch Price (MSRP)--$281
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium B980
2,203.56% of 36,991
Core i5-L16G737% better
3,0158% of 36,991

The Core i5-L16G7 has 37% better performance than the Pentium B980 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium B980 is ranked 596th with a score of 2,203.5, and the Core i5-L16G7 is ranked 522nd with a score of 3,015.

Performance per dollar
Pentium B980
No data available
Core i5-L16G7
10.739% of 121.53

The Core i5-L16G7 has 20% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i5-L16G7's 10.73 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

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 B980 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-640M3,356+52%
Pentium Gold 5405U3,148.5+43%
Core i5-L16G73,015+37%
Core i3-5010U3,002+36%
Core i3-5015U2,715+23%
Core i5-450M2,222+1%
Celeron N41002,213+0%
Pentium B9802,203.5
Core i3-3227U2,195.5-0%
Core M-5Y102,171-1%

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 B980 orCore i5-L16G7
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-740QM11.77+10%
Core i5-5250U11.39+6%
Core i5-5350U11.04+3%
Core i5-5300U10.92+2%
Core i7-720QM10.81+1%
Core i5-L16G710.73
Core i3-5010U10.68-0%
Core i7-5557U10.38-3%
Core i7-5500U10.2-5%
Core i3-5015U9.87-8%

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 B980Core i5-L16G7
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,203.5
3,015
(+36.83%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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1,148
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
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255
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
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89.5
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
644
1,155
(+79.35%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
372
608
(+63.44%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,080
3,449
(+219.35%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,045
1,630
(+55.98%)
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 B980Core i5-L16G7
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size32 nm10 nm
Transistors504 million4,050 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 B980Core i5-L16G7
SeriesPentiumCore i5
MicroarchitectureSandy BridgeLakefield
CodenameSandy BridgeLakefield
Memory SupportDDR3--
Memory ChannelsDual-channelSingle-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 B980Core i5-L16G7
Cores25
Threads25
Performance Cores (P-cores)--1
Efficient Cores (E-cores)--4
Clock Speed2.4 GHz1400.0 MHz
Turbo Clock--3.0 GHz
P-core Clock--1400.0 MHz
P-core Turbo Clock--3.0 GHz
E-core Clock Speed--1400.0 MHz
E-core Turbo Clock--1400.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier24.0x14.0x
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 B980Core i5-L16G7
L1 Cache64 KB80 KB
L2 Cache256 KB512 KB
L3 Cache2 MB4 MB
E-core L1 Cache--64 KB
E-core L2 Cache--1.5 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 B980Core i5-L16G7
SocketIntel Socket G2 (988B)FC-CSP1016
PCI Express--PCIe 3.0 x6
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W7 W
TJ Max85 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPentium B980Core i5-L16G7
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD (Sandy Bridge)UHD Graphics 64EU
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, Smart CacheMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AES-NI, SHA, F16C, BMI, BMI2, EM64T, VT-x, VT-d, EPT, EIST, TSX, XD-bit, Rdrand, TBT2.0, TBMT 3.0

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