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.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Pentium
2 Generation 7
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Pentium 4400
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-2537M Name Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y
 
 

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
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
1.4 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

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.
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
6 Generation 9.5
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2016
12 Execution units 24
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
-- Max. displays --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
96 Shaders 192
10.1 Direct X 12
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 615
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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.
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866
8.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
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 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.
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Kaby Lake U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price 193 $
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2017
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 1515
-- Part Number --
32 nm Technology 14 nm
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB