Intel Core i7-2637M vs Intel Celeron 1020M

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Intel Core i7-2637M or Intel Core i7-2637M – 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 i7-2637M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2637M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Celeron 1020M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 1020M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-2637M Name Intel Celeron 1020M
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Celeron 1000
2 Generation 3
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Celeron
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2637M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2637M is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
The Intel Celeron 1020M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 1020M is 2.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2x Cores 2x
4 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
1.7 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2637M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2637M 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 Celeron 1020M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 1020M uses the Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
10.1 Direct X 11.0
12 Execution units 6
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
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Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2012
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
96 Shaders 48
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
6 Generation 7
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
32 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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

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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
8.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

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 35 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2637M 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron 1020M is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
BGA 1023 Socket PGA 988
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2011 Release date Q1/2013
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Ivy Bridge U
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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32 nm Technology 22 nm