Intel Core i5-2537M vs Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2

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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 Xeon E7-8850 v2 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E7 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-2537M Name Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Xeon E7 v2
2 Generation 4
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon E7
 
 

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 Xeon E7-8850 v2 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2 CPU Cores 12
2.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.8 GHz
2x Cores 12x
4 Threads 24
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.4 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
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 Xeon E7-8850 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
10.1 Direct X --
12 Execution units --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2011 Release date --
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
96 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
6 Generation --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
32 nm Technology --
 
 

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

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 1.5 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 4
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
8.0 GB Max. Memory 1.5 TB
 
 

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 105 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 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 Xeon E7-8850 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 24.0 MB
BGA 1023 Socket LGA 2011
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2014
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Ivy Bridge EX
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price 2250 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
32 nm Technology 22 nm