Intel Core i7-2637M | AMD FX-8320E | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-2637M or AMD FX-8320E - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-2637M has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-2637M was released in Q2/2011. The AMD FX-8320E has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-8320E was released in Q3/2014. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD FX (30) |
Intel Core i 2000M (46) | CPU group | AMD FX-8000 (11) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Sandy Bridge H | Architecture | Vishera (Bulldozer) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-2637M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2637M is 1.70 GHz (2.80 GHz) while the AMD FX-8320E has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8320E is at 3.20 GHz (4.00 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-2637M | Characteristic | AMD FX-8320E |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.70 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
2.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.60 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i7-2637M or AMD FX-8320E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
12 | Compute units | -- |
96 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-2637M can use up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The AMD FX-8320E supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 29.9 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-2637M | Characteristic | AMD FX-8320E |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-2637M is 17 W, while the AMD FX-8320E has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-2637M | Characteristic | AMD FX-8320E |
17 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-2637M is manufactured in 32 nm and has 4.00 MB cache. The AMD FX-8320E is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-2637M | Characteristic | AMD FX-8320E |
32 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
BGA 1023 | Socket | AM3+ |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2011 | Release date | Q3/2014 |
280 $ | Release price | 125 $ |
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Intel Core i7-2637M
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2637M
2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2637M
2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2637M
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2637M
2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2637M
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2637M
2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2637M
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2637M
2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2637M
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2637M
2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-2637M | AMD FX-8320E |
Unknown | Unknown |