Intel Pentium 997
The Intel Pentium 997 is an Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) dual core processor for entry-level laptops. It is based on the Sandy Bridge architecture but many of the features like Turbo Boost, Virtualization (VT-x, VT-d), HyperThreading, AES or Trusted Execution are deactivated. The Pentium 997 integrates a graphics card called Intel HD Graphics that is based on the HD Graphics 2000 and clocked from 350 - 1000 MHz.
The performance of the Pentium 997 is somewhat higher than a similar clocked Arrandale Pentium CPU. The Core i3-2357M offers less clock speed but features HyperThreading and a 3MB Last Level Cache.
The 17W TDP rating includes the integrated GPU and memory controller and therefore the 987 is suited for small subnotebooks.
| Series | Intel Pentium |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Clock Rate | 1600 MHz |
| Level 1 Cache | 128 KB |
| Level 2 Cache | 512 KB |
| Level 3 Cache | 2048 KB |
| Number of Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 |
| Max. Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power) | 17 Watt |
| Manufacturing Technology | 32 nm |
| Max. Temperature | 100 °C |
| Socket | BGA1023 |
| Features | HD Graphics, DDR3 Memory Controller, Enhanced Speedstep, Thermal Monitoring, Execute Disable Bit |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (350 - 1000 MHz) |
| 64 Bit | 64 Bit support |
| Starting Price | $134 U.S. |
| Announcement Date | 10/01/2012 |
| Product Link (external) | Intel Pentium 997 |
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