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Pentium B950

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2 Cores, 2 Threads @2.10 GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date ≈ Q2 2017.

Average Bench: 44.7% (936th of 1442)

Based on 16 user benchmarks.  Model: Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU B950 @ 2.10GHz
Poor: 26%Average: 44.7% Great: 51%
Gaming
Gaming 45%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 30%
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Below average average bench

The Intel Pentium B950 averaged 55.3% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 74Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 45.2Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Pentium B950 is 25.1%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Pentium B950 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 92.1Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 91.7Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 16 samples)
Rank 93644.7%
Min Avg Max
34.8 Memory 74 90.9
15.4 1-Core 45.2 55.3
42.2 2-Core 82.9 111
44.3% 67.3 Pts
Min Avg Max
56.7 4-Core 92.8 110
33 8-Core 91.7 112
12.3% 92.3 Pts
Min Avg Max
37.7 64-Core 92.1 111
5.7% 92.1 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
51.5% Above average
Memory 84.9
1-Core 54.3
2-Core 107
53% 82.2 Pts
4-Core 108
8-Core 108
14% 108 Pts
64-Core 106
6% 106 Pts
, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 1.75 GHz (avg)
49.8% Average
Memory 85.1
1-Core 48.9
2-Core 81.2
49% 71.7 Pts
4-Core 88.9
8-Core 86.7
12% 87.8 Pts
64-Core 86.2
5% 86.2 Pts
, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
46.8% Average
Memory 75.6
1-Core 48.8
2-Core 104
48% 76.1 Pts
4-Core 109
8-Core 102
14% 106 Pts
64-Core 108
7% 108 Pts
, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz
46.3% Average
Memory 80.5
1-Core 34.2
2-Core 61.5
42% 58.7 Pts
4-Core 73
8-Core 77
10% 75 Pts
64-Core 77
5% 77 Pts
, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz
28.2% Poor
Memory 42.4
1-Core 15.4
2-Core 87
28% 48.3 Pts
4-Core 92.8
8-Core 33
10% 62.9 Pts
64-Core 37.7
2% 37.7 Pts
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Pentium® Processor B950 (2M Cache, 2.10 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ2'11
Processor NumberB950
# of Cores2
# of Threads2
Cache2 MB L3
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.x
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.10 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP35 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics Base Frequency650.00 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayNo
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.10 GHz
Quick Sync VideoNo
InTru 3D TechNo
Clear Video HD TechNo
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDNo
Macrovision License RequiredNo

Memory

Max Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth21.3 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes1

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)No
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
Demand Based SwitchingNo
vPro TechNo
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
My WiFi TechNo
4G WiMAX Wireless TechNo

Package

Package Size37.5mmx37.5mm (rPGA988B)
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedPGA988

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechNo

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