Intel Core i7-2637M vs Intel Core i5-10400

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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 Core i5-10400 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 i5-10400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Core i 10000
2 Generation 10
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-2637M Name Intel Core i5-10400
 
 

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 Core i5-10400 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 12
1.7 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
None None 4.0 GHz
2x Cores 6x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 6
 
 

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 Core i5-10400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10400 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
6 Generation 9.5
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders 192
32 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Execution units 24
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
10.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

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

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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
2 Memory channels 2
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
No ECC No
8.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 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 65 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Core i5-10400 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Q2/2011 Release date Q2/2020
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
32 nm Technology 14 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Comet Lake S
4.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
BGA 1023 Socket LGA 1200
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
280 $ Release price 182 $
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6261
6261
Intel Core i7-2637M
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
898
898

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
5870
5870
Intel Core i7-2637M
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1226
1226

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433
Intel Core i7-2637M
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
467
467