Intel Core i5-2537M vs Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y

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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 Pentium Gold 4425Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
2 Generation 7
Intel Core i5-2537M Name Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Pentium
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Pentium 4400
 
 

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 Pentium Gold 4425Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y is 1.6 GHz
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.4 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
 
 

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 Pentium Gold 4425Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 615
96 Shaders 192
32 nm Technology 14 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
12 Execution units 24
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
10.1 Direct X 12
6 Generation 9.5
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2016
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866
2 Memory channels 2
8.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
 
 

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 6 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 4.5 W
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
 
 

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 Pentium Gold 4425Y is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
-- Release price 193 $
32 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 1515
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Kaby Lake U
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2017
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux