Intel Core i5-2537M Benchmark, Test and specs

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The Intel Core i5-2537M is a 2 core processor. It can handle 4 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q1/2011. The Intel Core i5-2537M is based on the 2. generation of the Intel Core i5 series and requires a mainboard with the socket BGA 1023. The Intel Core i5-2537M scores 476 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 795 points.
Intel Core i5-2537M

At a glance

Name: Intel Core i5-2537M
Family: Intel Core i5 (334)
CPU group: Intel Core i 2000M (46)
Architecture: Sandy Bridge H
Technology: 32 nm
Segment: Notebook
Generation: 2
Predecessor: --
Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 2 CPU cores of the Intel Core i5-2537M clock with 1.40 GHz (2.30 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads: 2 / 4
Core architecture: normal
Cores: 2x
Hyperthreading / SMT: Yes
Overclocking: No
Frequency: 1.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 2.30 GHz
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores): --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the Intel HD Graphics 3000, the Intel Core i5-2537M has an build in graphic solution. It has 12 SM processors, which have a total of 96 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name: Intel HD Graphics 3000
GPU frequency: 0.35 GHz
GPU (Turbo): 0.90 GHz
Compute units: 12
Shader: 96
Hardware Raytracing: No
Release date: Q1/2011
Max. displays: 2
Generation: 6
Direct X: 10.1
Technology: 32 nm
Max. GPU Memory: 2 GB
Frame Generation: No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit): No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit): No
h264: Decode / Encode
VP8: No
VP9: No
AV1: No
AVC: Decode / Encode
VC-1: Decode
JPEG: No

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Core i5-2537M supports up to 8 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s.

Memory type: Memory bandwidth:
DDR3-1333
21.3 GB/s
Max. Memory: 8 GB
Memory channels: 2 (Dual Channel)
ECC: No
PCIe: 2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth: 8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i5-2537M has a TDP of 17 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP): 17 W
TDP (PL2): --
TDP up: --
TDP down: --
Tjunction max.: 100 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2537M has a 3.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology: 32 nm
Chip design: Monolithic
Socket: BGA 1023
L2-Cache: --
L3-Cache: 3.00 MB
AES-NI: Yes
Operating systems: Windows 10, Linux
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-x EPT
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release date: Q1/2011
Release price: --
Part Number: --
Documents: Technical data sheet

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Benchmark results

Verified Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-2537M have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.


Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
Intel Core i3-3120M Intel Core i3-3120M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
439
Intel Pentium Silver J5040 Intel Pentium Silver J5040
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
435
Intel Core i5-3317U Intel Core i5-3317U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz
431
Intel Core i5-2537M Intel Core i5-2537M
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz
427
Intel Core i3-3120ME Intel Core i3-3120ME
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
424
Intel Core i3-3110M Intel Core i3-3110M
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
424
Intel Pentium 2030M Intel Pentium 2030M
2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz
421

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
Intel Core i3-2310M Intel Core i3-2310M
2C 4T @ 2.10 GHz
731
Intel Celeron J4025 Intel Celeron J4025
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz
724
Intel Celeron N4020 Intel Celeron N4020
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz
722
Intel Core i5-2537M Intel Core i5-2537M
2C 4T @ 1.40 GHz
717
Intel Pentium B980 Intel Pentium B980
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
715
Intel Pentium B970 Intel Pentium B970
2C 2T @ 2.30 GHz
711
Intel Celeron N4020C Intel Celeron N4020C
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
705

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD A12-9700P AMD A12-9700P
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
481
Intel Celeron 3865U Intel Celeron 3865U
2C 2T @ 1.80 GHz
480
Intel Celeron 3867U Intel Celeron 3867U
2C 2T @ 1.80 GHz
480
Intel Core i5-2537M Intel Core i5-2537M
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz
476
AMD FX-9800P AMD FX-9800P
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz
475
Intel Core i3-2370M Intel Core i3-2370M
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
473
Intel Pentium 2020M Intel Pentium 2020M
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
473

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i3-4012Y Intel Core i3-4012Y
2C 4T @ 1.50 GHz
802
AMD A8-3520M AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
799
Intel Atom x5-Z8500 Intel Atom x5-Z8500
4C 4T @ 2.24 GHz
798
Intel Core i5-2537M Intel Core i5-2537M
2C 4T @ 1.40 GHz
795
AMD A6-3410MX AMD A6-3410MX
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz
793
Intel Core i3-3217UE Intel Core i3-3217UE
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz
790
Intel Pentium 2127U Intel Pentium 2127U
2C 2T @ 1.90 GHz
787

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Celeron 3855U Intel Celeron 3855U
Intel HD Graphics 510 @ 0.90 GHz
173
Intel Celeron 3865U Intel Celeron 3865U
Intel HD Graphics 610 @ 0.90 GHz
173
Intel Celeron 3955U Intel Celeron 3955U
Intel HD Graphics 510 @ 0.90 GHz
173
Intel Core i5-2537M Intel Core i5-2537M
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 0.90 GHz
173
AMD A4-9120 AMD A4-9120
AMD Radeon R3 (Stoney Ridge) @ 0.66 GHz
168
AMD A4-4300M AMD A4-4300M
AMD Radeon HD 7420G @ 0.66 GHz
168
Intel Core i7-2610UE Intel Core i7-2610UE
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 0.85 GHz
163

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core i3-2328M Intel Core i3-2328M
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz
1236
Intel Core i3-2330E Intel Core i3-2330E
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz
1236
Intel Core i3-2330M Intel Core i3-2330M
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz
1236
Intel Core i5-2537M Intel Core i5-2537M
2C 4T @ 1.40 GHz
1225
AMD A4-3305M AMD A4-3305M
2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz
1221
Intel Core i3-2312M Intel Core i3-2312M
2C 4T @ 2.10 GHz
1215
Intel Core i3-2310M Intel Core i3-2310M
2C 4T @ 2.10 GHz
1215

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