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Overview

The Pentium Extreme Edition 955 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 December 2005 (19 years ago). It is based on the Presler (2005−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.466 GHz, with boost up to 0.47 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,095 points. Launch price was $999.

Value Upgrade Path

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MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium Extreme Edition 955

#898

Core i3-4370T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

111%

#899

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

111%

#900

Core i7-860S

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111%

#901

Pentium E6600

MSRP: $84|Avg: $50

109%

#902

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1300

109%

#903

Core 2 Duo E7600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $50

105%

#904

Pentium G620T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $90

104%

#905

A12-9800E

MSRP: $426|Avg: $150

104%

#906

FX-4350

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104%

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Athlon II X4 641

MSRP: $102|Avg: $102

104%

#908

Core i7-970

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $289

103%

#909

Athlon 64 4000+

MSRP: $482|Avg: $30

103%

#910

Celeron G4920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $115

101%

#911

Pentium G2140

MSRP: $100|Avg: $95

101%

#912

Phenom II X3 705e

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $69

101%

#913

Pentium Extreme Edition 955

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

100%

#914

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

MSRP: $265|Avg: N/A

99%

#915

Athlon XP 2500+

MSRP: $172|Avg: $15

97%

#916

Athlon XP 3100+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

97%

#917

Sempron LE-1250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

96%

#918

A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: N/A

96%

#919

Pentium G2030

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

95%

#920

Pentium G2020T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

95%

#921

Pentium E5400

MSRP: $55|Avg: $49

94%

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Core i3-9300T

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

93%

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Core i7-6820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $344

93%

#924

Athlon XP 3000+

MSRP: $588|Avg: $20

93%

#925

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

93%

#926

Athlon 64 X2 5400+

MSRP: $485|Avg: $78

93%

#927

Phenom II X6 1065T

MSRP: $426|Avg: $170

92%

#928

Pentium G850

MSRP: $86|Avg: $75

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium Extreme Edition 955 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium Extreme Edition 955 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Extreme Edition 955 is a 2-core / 4-thread processor based on the Presler (2005−2007) architecture, manufactured on a 65 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 0.47 GHz from a base frequency of 3.466 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,095, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium Extreme Edition 955
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	0.47 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	3.466 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Presler (2005−2007)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	65 nm
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	2 MB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	16 kB (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	2x 81 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	376 million
64-bit Support	Yes
Unlocked MultiplierWhether the CPU can be overclocked	Yes (Overclockable)
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,095

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Extreme Edition 955 fits into the LGA775 socket and supports PCIe 1.1. It supports DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard memory.

Specification	Pentium Extreme Edition 955
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	desktop
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA775
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 1.1
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium Extreme Edition 955 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 130 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium Extreme Edition 955
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	130 Watt

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $50 (MSRP: $999), the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 delivers 22 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #3400 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium Extreme Edition 955
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$999
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$50
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$999
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3400
Release DateLaunch date	27 December 2005 (19 years ago)
Release Year	2005
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

Type	desktop
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$999
Manufacturer	Intel
Release Date	27 December 2005 (19 years ago)
Architecture Codename	Presler (2005−2007)
Performance Ranking Position	3400

Technical Specifications

12 specs

Cores	2
Threads	4
Die Size	2x 81 mm2
L1 Cache	16 kB (per core)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)
Max Frequency	0.47 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	3.466 GHz
Transistor Count	376 million
Process Technology	65 nm
Unlocked Multiplier	+
Max Case Temperature (TCase)	69 °C