The Intel Pentium 997 is a mobile processor with 2 cores, launched in September 2012. It is part of the Pentium lineup, using the Sandy Bridge architecture with BGA 1023. Pentium 997 has 2 MB of L3 cache and operates at 1600 MHz. Intel is building the Pentium 997 on a 32 nm production process using 504 million transistors. The multiplier is locked on Pentium 997, which limits its overclocking capabilities.
With a TDP of 17 W, the Pentium 997 consumes very little energy. Intel's processor supports DDR3 memory with a dual-channel interface. This processor features the Intel HD (Sandy Bridge) integrated graphics solution.