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Intel Pentium 957 @ 1.20GHz

Explore Intel Pentium 957 @ 1.20GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.0/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Pentium 957 @ 1.20GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 1.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 622 and a single-thread rating of 574. Its stated TDP is 17 W.

CPU Mark622
3 samples
Single Thread574
Overall rank#5,196
of 6,054
Reference price$134.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.0Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Pentium 957 @ 1.20GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 1.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 622 and a single-thread rating of 574. Its stated TDP is 17 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Pentium 957 @ 1.20GHz is a Laptop released in 2011. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 17 W reference TDP, a 622 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 622 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 574 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket FCBGA1023. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 17 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Pentium 957 @ 1.20GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 17 W reference TDP, a 622 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Pentium 957 @ 1.20GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Pentium 957 @ 1.20GHz?

Start with FCBGA1023 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Pentium 957 @ 1.20GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 17 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

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Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

02Intel Pentium 957 @ 1.20GHzThis CPU622 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

03Intel Pentium 957 @ 1.20GHzThis CPU574 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02Intel Atom Z3745 @ 1.33GHzIntel155.3 Mark/W
03Intel Atom Z3740D @ 1.33GHzIntel140.5 Mark/W
04Intel Pentium 957 @ 1.20GHzThis CPU36.6 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Single ThreadMOps/Sec
574.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2011
SocketFCBGA1023
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock1.20 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP17 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 256 KB
L32 MB