CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
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.
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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6 |
Generation |
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Q1/2011 |
Release date |
-- |
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Max. displays |
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12 |
Execution units |
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96 |
Shaders |
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1.2 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) |
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0.35 GHz |
GPU frequency |
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32 nm |
Technology |
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
GPU name |
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2.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
10.1 |
Direct X |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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.
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No |
JPEG |
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Decode / Encode |
h264 |
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No |
AV1 |
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No |
VP9 |
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No |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
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Decode / Encode |
AVC |
-- |
No |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
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No |
VP8 |
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Decode |
VC-1 |
-- |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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17 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
165 W |
100 °C |
Tjunction max |
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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.
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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) |
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Part Number |
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280 $ |
Release price |
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Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
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