CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
Intel Pentium 997 or Intel Pentium 997 – 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 Pentium 997 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Pentium series. To use the Intel Pentium 997, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket. The Intel Xeon W-2135 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series. To use the Intel Xeon W-2135, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
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Mobile |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
Intel Pentium 997 |
Name |
Intel Xeon W-2135 |
Intel Pentium 900 |
Group |
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 |
3 |
Generation |
6 |
Intel Pentium |
Family |
Intel Xeon W |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The Intel Pentium 997 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium 997 is 1.6 GHz The Intel Xeon W-2135 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2135 is 3.7 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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2 |
Threads |
12 |
2 |
CPU Cores |
6 |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
None |
None |
4.2 GHz |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
None |
None |
4.5 GHz |
No |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
2x |
Cores |
6x |
1.6 GHz |
Frequency |
3.7 GHz |
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Internal Graphics |
The Intel Pentium 997 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Pentium 997 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders and 6 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The Intel Xeon W-2135 does not have integrated graphics.
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0.35 GHz |
GPU frequency |
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6 |
Execution units |
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Q2/2011 |
Release date |
-- |
1.0 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) |
-- |
-- |
Max. displays |
-- |
48 |
Shaders |
-- |
2.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
6 |
Generation |
-- |
10.1 |
Direct X |
-- |
32 nm |
Technology |
-- |
Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) |
GPU name |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
-- |
AI specifications |
-- |
-- |
AI hardware |
-- |
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Hardware codec support |
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 |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
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No |
AV1 |
-- |
No |
VP9 |
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Decode |
VC-1 |
-- |
No |
VP8 |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
h264 |
-- |
No |
JPEG |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
AVC |
-- |
No |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
-- |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 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. The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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16.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
512.0 GB |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2666 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
21.3 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
85.4 GB/s |
No |
ECC |
Yes |
2 |
Memory channels |
4 |
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Thermal Management |
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. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 W watts.
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17 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
140 W |
100 °C |
Tjunction max |
-- |
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Technical details |
The Intel Pentium 997 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 2.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon W-2135 is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.2 MB cache.
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Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
2.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
8.2 MB |
Q3/2012 |
Release date |
Q3/2017 |
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Release price |
835 $ |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
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Part Number |
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BGA 1023 |
Socket |
LGA 2066 |
Sandy Bridge U |
Architecture |
Skylake W |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
32 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
Monolithic |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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