Intel Pentium 997

The Intel Pentium 997 is a processor from the Sandy Bridge generation, released in 2012. It features two cores that operate at a clock speed of 1600 MHz. The processor has a rated power draw of 17 Watts.

Released2012
Cores / threads2
Clock1600 MHz
Power17 W
Atlas performance index27 model estimate

Ranks #439 of 559 rated CPUs. Fastest CPU we rate: 940.

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BrandIntel
FamilySandy Bridge
Released2012
Cores / threads2
Base clock1600 MHz
Boost clock–
Power (TDP)17 W
Process–
Launch price–
Atlas performance index27 model estimate

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