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Overview

The Pentium SU2700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,268 points. Launch price was $69.

Value Upgrade Path

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MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium SU2700

#38

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

134%

#39

Pentium P6300

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

133%

#40

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

129%

#41

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

126%

#42

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

121%

#43

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

116%

#44

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

113%

#45

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

111%

#46

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

110%

#47

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

108%

#48

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

105%

#49

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

105%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

104%

#51

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

102%

#52

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

101%

#53

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#54

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#55

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#56

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#57

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#58

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

97%

#59

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#60

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

#61

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

96%

#62

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

95%

#63

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

94%

#64

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

94%

#65

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#66

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

93%

#67

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

91%

#68

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium SU2700 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium SU2700 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium SU2700 is a 1-core / 1-thread processor based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture, manufactured on a 45 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 1.3 GHz from a base frequency of 1.3 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 0 kB of L3 cache, plus 2 MB of L2 cache and 64 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,268, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium SU2700
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	1C / 1T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	1.3 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	1.3 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Penryn (2008−2011)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	45 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	0 kB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	2 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	64 kB
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	107 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	410 million
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	800 MHz
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,268

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium SU2700 fits into the BGA956 socket and supports PCIe 1.1. It supports DDR3 memory.

Specification	Pentium SU2700
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	Intel Pentium
SocketMotherboard socket required	BGA956
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 1.1
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium SU2700 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 10 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium SU2700
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	10 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $10 (MSRP: $100), the Pentium SU2700 delivers 127 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #3583 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium SU2700
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$100
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$10
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3583
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2009
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

8 specs

Type	Laptop
Series	Intel Pentium
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$69
Manufacturer	Intel
Release Date	2007-01-01
Architecture Codename	Penryn (2008−2011)
Performance Ranking Position	3583

Technical Specifications

14 specs

Cores	1
Threads	1
Die Size	107 mm2
L1 Cache	64 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB
L3 Cache	0 kB
Bus Speed	800 MHz
Max Frequency	1.3 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	1.3 GHz
Transistor Count	410 million
Process Technology	45 nm
Max Core Temperature	100 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	-