Intel Pentium 987

The Intel Pentium 987 is a processor from the Sandy Bridge generation, released in 2012. It features two cores that operate at a speed of 1500 MHz. The processor’s power consumption is rated at 17 watts.

Released2012
Cores / threads2
Clock1500 MHz
Power17 W
Atlas performance index26 model estimate

Ranks #448 of 559 rated CPUs. Fastest CPU we rate: 940.

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BrandIntel
FamilySandy Bridge
Released2012
Cores / threads2
Base clock1500 MHz
Boost clock–
Power (TDP)17 W
Process–
Launch price–
Atlas performance index26 model estimate

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