Intel Core i7-2637M vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M

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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 Xeon Platinum 8260M features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
2 Generation 2
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon Platinum
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200
Intel Core i7-2637M Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 Xeon Platinum 8260M has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2 CPU Cores 24
4 Threads 48
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
1.7 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
2x Cores 24x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

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 Xeon Platinum 8260M does not have integrated graphics.
6 Generation --
Q1/2011 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units --
96 Shaders --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
32 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
10.1 Direct X --
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels 6
8.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes AES-NI Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 165 W watts.
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Xeon Platinum 8260M is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 35.8 MB cache.
Q2/2011 Release date Q2/2019
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Cascade Lake
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 35.8 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
32 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1023 Socket LGA 3647
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
280 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes