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Intel Core i7-2657M or Intel Core i7-2657M – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-2657M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series. To use the Intel Core i7-2657M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket. The Intel Pentium 957 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Pentium series. To use the Intel Pentium 957, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket. |
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Intel Core i7 | Family | Intel Pentium |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i7-2657M | Name | Intel Pentium 957 |
Intel Core i 2000M | Group | Intel Pentium 900 |
2 | Generation | 3 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Core i7-2657M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2657M is 1.6 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz. The Intel Pentium 957 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium 957 is 1.2 GHz |
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2x | Cores | 2x |
1.6 GHz | Frequency | 1.2 GHz |
2 | CPU Cores | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking | No |
4 | Threads | 2 |
2.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | None |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Core i7-2657M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2657M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders and 12 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The Intel Pentium 957 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Pentium 957 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders and 6 execution units. |
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1.0 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.8 GHz |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q2/2011 |
12 | Execution units | 6 |
10.1 | Direct X | 10.1 |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
96 | Shaders | 48 |
Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU name | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
2.0 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2.0 GB |
6 | Generation | 6 |
32 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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No | VP8 | No |
No | VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | JPEG | No |
Decode | VC-1 | Decode |
No | AV1 | No |
No | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
8.0 GB | Max. Memory | 8.0 GB |
21.3 GB/s | Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory type | DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 |
pci | PCIe | pci |
2 | Memory channels | 2 |
No | ECC | No |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself. |
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17 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 17 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
Technical details |
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The Intel Core i7-2657M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Pentium 957 is manufactured using a 32 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache. |
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Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q2/2011 |
BGA 1023 | Socket | BGA 1023 |
0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
4.0 MB | L3-Cache | 2.0 MB |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | Part Number | -- |
Sandy Bridge H | Architecture | Sandy Bridge U |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
270 $ | Release price | -- |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
32 nm | Technology | 32 nm |