Core i7-2637M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-2637M

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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 i7-2637M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,457 Rank: 1328
Rank Name Score Visual
1324 Athlon X4 870K 4,460
+0.1%
1325 Athlon II X4 641 4,459
+0%
1326 Celeron G1820 4,458
+0%
1327 Celeron G3900 4,457
+0%
1328 Core i7-2637M 4,457
1329 Core M-5Y10c 4,456
+-0%
1330 Core M-5Y31 4,454
-0.1%
1331 Phenom II X6 1045T 4,453
-0.1%
1332 Core i5-670 4,452
-0.1%
1333 A10-5800K 4,451
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-2637M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,396 Rank: 1466
Rank Name Score Visual
1462 Pentium B950 4,397
+0%
1463 Pentium G3420 4,397
+0%
1464 Phenom 9150e 4,397
+0%
1465 Xeon E3-1220L v2 4,397
+0%
1466 Core i7-2637M 4,396
1467 Core M-5Y71 4,396
+0%
1468 A8-3820 4,396
+0%
1469 Core i3-3120M 4,395
+-0%
1470 Core i5-661 4,395
+-0%
1471 Core i7-5500U 4,394
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-2637M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,498 Rank: 1294
Rank Name Score Visual
1290 A6-9500E 4,501
+0.1%
1291 Xeon E5-2695 v2 4,501
+0.1%
1292 Core i7-975 4,500
+0%
1293 PRO A10-8770E 4,500
+0%
1294 Core i7-2637M 4,498
1295 Pentium Gold 4415U 4,495
-0.1%
1296 Phenom II X4 980 4,494
-0.1%
1297 Xeon E5-2420 v2 4,494
-0.1%
1298 Core i5-2430M 4,493
-0.1%
1299 A9-9430 4,493
-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 i7-2637M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,513 Rank: 1436
Rank Name Score Visual
1432 A6-3620 4,514
+0%
1433 Celeron G1620T 4,514
+0%
1434 Core i5-580M 4,514
+0%
1435 Athlon II X4 605e 4,514
+0%
1436 Core i7-2637M 4,513
1437 Athlon II X4 620 4,513
+0%
1438 Xeon E3110 4,513
+0%
1439 Celeron G1840T 4,513
+0%
1440 Athlon II X4 610e 4,513
+0%
1441 A6-6310 4,513
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-2637M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,490 Rank: 1392
Rank Name Score Visual
1388 Core i5-4250U 4,491
+0%
1389 Core i5-3317U 4,491
+0%
1390 Xeon E5320 4,491
+0%
1391 Core i3-6102E 4,490
+0%
1392 Core i7-2637M 4,490
1393 Pentium G3240 4,490
+0%
1394 Core i5-4200U 4,490
+0%
1395 A10-5757M 4,490
+0%
1396 Pentium J2900 4,490
+0%
1397 Core i3-540 4,490
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-2637M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,516 Rank: 1289
Rank Name Score Visual
1285 FX-7600P 4,517
+0%
1286 Core M-5Y10c 4,517
+0%
1287 Core i3-4030U 4,517
+0%
1288 Pentium Silver J5040 4,517
+0%
1289 Core i7-2637M 4,516
1290 Athlon II X4 555 4,516
+0%
1291 Phenom II X4 955 4,516
+0%
1292 Xeon E5430 4,516
+0%
1293 Core M-5Y51 4,516
+0%
1294 A8-5500B 4,516
+0%

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Core i7-2637M Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i7-2637M remains a relic of the early 2010s, having been released in 2011 as part of the Sandy Bridge M lineup. Designed for mobile platforms, this processor exemplifies a generation where power efficiency and integrated graphics were becoming increasingly important in laptop design. Despite its age, it still holds relevance in niche markets where legacy compatibility or low-power operation is prioritized. The i7-2637M is built on a 32 nm process and operates at a base frequency of 1.7 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 2.8 GHz, leveraging Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0 technology to dynamically increase performance when needed.

The processor features a dual-core, four-thread architecture, a configuration that was common for mobile CPUs at the time, enabling efficient multitasking and background processing. It includes 4 MiB of L3 cache, 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.125 MiB of L1 cache, providing a balanced memory hierarchy for its era. The integrated HD Graphics 3000 GPU delivers up to 1200 MHz in burst mode, offering modest graphics performance suitable for light gaming and multimedia tasks, though it lacks the capabilities of modern discrete or even integrated solutions. The CPU is packaged in a FCBGA-1023 format and operates at a TDP of 17 W, making it well-suited for thin-and-light laptops.

In terms of performance, the Core i7-2637M scores 4457 overall, placing it at #1327 among 2060 processors in the PassMark database. Its single-core score of 4498 ranks it #1294, while its multicore score of 4396 places it at #1466. This indicates that while the processor was competitive in its time, it now trails significantly behind modern offerings. For instance, it is outperformed by the Celeron G1820 (score: 4458) and the Athlon II X4 641 (score: 4459), both of which were released after it. Its multicore performance is particularly outpaced, with CPUs like the Xeon E3-1220L v2 (score: 4397) and the Pentium G3420 (score: 4397) achieving slightly higher results despite being newer or more mainstream.

Despite its limitations, the i7-2637M includes a range of modern features for its time, such as support for DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066 memory, AVX instructions, AES encryption, and Intel's vPro technology for enterprise management. It also supports Hyper-Threading, allowing each core to handle two threads simultaneously, which improves multitasking efficiency. However, its lack of support for newer memory types like DDR4 or DDR5, and the absence of features like PCIe 4.0 or 5.0, further highlight its obsolescence.

In conclusion, the Intel Core i7-2637M is a legacy mobile processor best suited for basic computing tasks, educational use, or systems requiring low power consumption. While it once offered a blend of performance and efficiency, it now ranks far behind current offerings in both single-core and multicore performance. For users seeking modern performance, this CPU serves as a reminder of how far desktop and mobile computing has advanced since 2011.
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Intel Core i7-2637M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-2637M
Family: Core
Series: i7-2000
Model Number: i7-2637M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2800 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 2500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 17x (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: $289.00

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: 4 MiB (16-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: 1200 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 AES CLMUL x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT IPT Flex Memory MWT ATT FMA
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