Intel Core i5-2537M vs Intel Core i5-10600KF

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Intel Core i5-2537M or Intel Core i5-2537M – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-2537M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2537M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Core i5-10600KF features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10600KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i5-2537M Name Intel Core i5-10600KF
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Core i 10000
2 Generation 10
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2537M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2537M is 1.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.3 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-10600KF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10600KF is 4.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 4.5 GHz
2.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
1.4 GHz Frequency 4.1 GHz
2x Cores 6x
No Overclocking Yes
2 CPU Cores 6
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2537M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2537M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-10600KF does not have integrated graphics.
12 Execution units --
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
6 Generation --
10.1 Direct X --
Q1/2011 Release date --
32 nm Technology --
96 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
8.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
None TDP down 95 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2537M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-10600KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1023 Socket LGA 1200
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2020
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 237 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Comet Lake S
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
7169
7169
Intel Core i5-2537M
2C 4T @ 1.4 GHz
717
717

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1581
1581
Intel Core i5-2537M
2C 4T @ 1.4 GHz
427
427