Core i5-2537M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-2537M

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-2537M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,913 Rank: 1954
Rank Name Score Visual
1950 Atom x5-Z8300 3,916
+0.1%
1951 Athlon II X2 250u 3,915
+0.1%
1952 Atom x5-Z8500 3,914
+0%
1953 V120 3,914
+0%
1954 Core i5-2537M 3,913
1955 Celeron J1900 3,913
+0%
1956 Core 2 Duo T7300 3,913
+0%
1957 Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 3,912
+-0%
1958 Intel Pentium J3710 3,908
-0.1%
1959 Athlon LE-1640 3,906
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-2537M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,248 Rank: 1911
Rank Name Score Visual
1907 Core 2 Duo T7600 4,249
+0%
1908 A6-4455M 4,249
+0%
1909 Atom N570 4,249
+0%
1910 E1-1500 4,249
+0%
1911 Core i5-2537M 4,248
1912 Atom D525 4,248
+0%
1913 Intel Core i3-370M 4,247
+-0%
1914 Core 2 Duo P7350 4,247
+-0%
1915 Celeron N3050 4,247
+-0%
1916 Celeron 450 4,247
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-2537M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,689 Rank: 1947
Rank Name Score Visual
1943 Celeron 847E 3,696
+0.2%
1944 Celeron 857 3,696
+0.2%
1945 E2-3800 3,695
+0.2%
1946 Pentium N3700 3,694
+0.1%
1947 Core i5-2537M 3,689
1948 Athlon II X2 250u 3,688
+-0%
1949 Athlon X2 4850e 3,686
-0.1%
1950 Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 3,686
-0.1%
1951 A4-5000 3,684
-0.1%
1952 Athlon LE-1640 3,684
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-2537M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,495 Rank: 1570
Rank Name Score Visual
1566 Celeron 1037U 4,496
+0%
1567 Pentium N3540 4,496
+0%
1568 Celeron G1820TE 4,496
+0%
1569 Phenom II X2 B55 4,496
+0%
1570 Core i5-2537M 4,495
1571 A4-4000 4,495
+0%
1572 Pentium 2117U 4,495
+0%
1573 A4-5000 4,495
+0%
1574 Athlon II X2 280 4,495
+0%
1575 E2-6110 4,495
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-2537M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,463 Rank: 1581
Rank Name Score Visual
1577 Pentium E5500 4,464
+0%
1578 Pentium G640T 4,464
+0%
1579 Core i3-350M 4,464
+0%
1580 Celeron 3955U 4,463
+0%
1581 Core i5-2537M 4,463
1582 Celeron G530 4,463
+0%
1583 Athlon II X2 240 4,463
+0%
1584 Core i5-4210Y 4,463
+0%
1585 A4-3400 4,463
+0%
1586 Core i5-4202Y 4,463
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-2537M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,494 Rank: 1447
Rank Name Score Visual
1443 A6-3600 4,495
+0%
1444 Athlon II X4 610e 4,495
+0%
1445 Athlon II X4 605e 4,495
+0%
1446 Pentium 2030M 4,495
+0%
1447 Core i5-2537M 4,494
1448 Core i5-2467M 4,494
+0%
1449 Pentium 2020M 4,494
+0%
1450 Phenom II X3 B75 4,494
+0%
1451 Pentium 3825U 4,494
+0%
1452 Pentium G2020T 4,494
+0%

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Core i5-2537M Details

The Intel Core i5-2537M stands as a relic of the early 2010s, released during a period when mobile computing was transitioning toward more power-efficient designs. As of March 2026, this processor is over a decade old, and while it once offered competitive performance for its time, it now occupies a low tier in modern benchmarks. Designed for the mobile market, the Core i5-2537M is built on Intel's Sandy Bridge microarchitecture and fabricated on a 32 nm process. It features two physical cores with hyper-threading, enabling four threads, and operates at a base frequency of 1.4 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 2.3 GHz under single-core load.

The chip is packaged in an FCBGA-1023 configuration, has a modest 17 W TDP, and supports DDR3-1066 and DDR3-1333 memory across two channels, with a maximum capacity of 8 GB and a memory bandwidth of 19.87 GiB/s. Its cache hierarchy includes 0.125 MiB of L1 cache (split into 0.0625 MiB for data and instruction), 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, and a shared 3 MiB L3 cache. The integrated HD Graphics 3000 GPU, equipped with 12 execution units, runs at a base frequency of 350 MHz and can boost to 900 MHz, supporting up to two displays. The processor supports a wide range of features, including AES-NI, AVX, AVX2, SSE4.1/4.2, and Intel VT-x and VT-d virtualization, along with technologies like Intel SpeedStep and TXT.

Despite its age, the Core i5-2537M remains notable for its relatively low power consumption and integrated graphics, making it suitable for lightweight tasks and basic multimedia use. In benchmark testing, the processor achieves an overall score of 3913, placing it at #1954 out of 2060 CPUs. Its single-core score of 3689 ranks it #1947, while its multicore score of 4248 lands it at #1911. The performance is comparable to older mobile processors like the Core 2 Duo T7600 and Celeron N3050, but it trails behind nearly all modern CPUs.

In the top 50 of each benchmark category, the Core i5-2537M falls well short, with leaders like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K achieving scores more than double its own. The performance gap is most pronounced in multicore workloads, where the Core i5-2537M's dual-core design and outdated architecture are significant limitations. In conclusion, the Core i5-2537M is best suited for legacy systems, basic office applications, or as a replacement in older laptops where power efficiency and thermal constraints are more critical than raw performance. For modern computing demands, it is no longer a viable option.
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Intel Core i5-2537M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-2537M
Family: Core
Series: i5-2000
Model Number: i5-2537M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 2000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 14x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Sandy Bridge
Core Name: Sandy Bridge M
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 42
Package: FCBGA-1023
Chipset: Cougar
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 17 W
Release Price: $250.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 3 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 8 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 19.87 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 3000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 900 MHz
Execution Units: 12

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 149 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.62 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES CLMUL x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory MWT ATT FMA BPT
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