Xeon E5-2637 v2

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2637 v2

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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 Xeon E5-2637 v2 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,747 Rank: 1069
Rank Name Score Visual
1065 A10-7890K 4,749
+0%
1066 Pentium Gold 4415U 4,748
+0%
1067 Core i3-7130U 4,747
+0%
1068 Core i7-2920XM 4,747
+0%
1069 Xeon E5-2637 v2 4,747
1070 Xeon W-2102 4,742
-0.1%
1071 Xeon E5-2670 4,742
-0.1%
1072 Core i7-4550U 4,739
-0.2%
1073 Core i5-7440HQ 4,737
-0.2%
1074 Celeron G4900T 4,737
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2637 v2 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,725 Rank: 936
Rank Name Score Visual
932 Core i5-1030NG7 4,730
+0.1%
933 Core i5-8265U 4,729
+0.1%
934 Xeon X5680 4,727
+0%
935 Core i5-7300HQ 4,725
+0%
936 Xeon E5-2637 v2 4,725
937 Core i5-6440EQ 4,723
+-0%
938 Core i5-10310U 4,723
+-0%
939 Core i5-3475S 4,722
-0.1%
940 Ryzen 7 3700U 4,720
-0.1%
941 Xeon E3-1220 v5 4,719
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2637 v2 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,761 Rank: 1099
Rank Name Score Visual
1095 Core M 5Y31 4,764
+0.1%
1096 Core i5-6442EQ 4,763
+0%
1097 Core i7-2760QM 4,762
+0%
1098 Core i5-4350U 4,762
+0%
1099 Xeon E5-2637 v2 4,761
1100 Xeon Silver 4114 4,760
+-0%
1101 Pentium G2130 4,760
+-0%
1102 Intel Core i3-7020U 4,759
+-0%
1103 Xeon W3680 4,758
-0.1%
1104 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,757
-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 Xeon E5-2637 v2 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,685 Rank: 713
Rank Name Score Visual
709 Core i7-4790S 4,688
+0.1%
710 Core i5-9300H 4,687
+0%
711 Core i7-8706G 4,687
+0%
712 Core i7-7700T 4,687
+0%
713 Xeon E5-2637 v2 4,685
714 Core i5-8300H 4,684
+-0%
715 Core i7-7820HK 4,684
+-0%
716 Xeon E3-1230 v3 4,684
+-0%
717 Ryzen Embedded V1807B 4,683
+-0%
718 Xeon W3670 4,683
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2637 v2 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,683 Rank: 723
Rank Name Score Visual
719 Xeon E3-1505M v6 4,683
+0%
720 Xeon D-1528 4,683
+0%
721 Xeon E3-1230 v3 4,683
+0%
722 Xeon E5-2620 v2 4,683
+0%
723 Xeon E5-2637 v2 4,683
724 Core i5-1035G7 4,682
+-0%
725 Core i7-6920HQ 4,682
+-0%
726 Core i7-5950HQ 4,682
+-0%
727 Xeon X5660 4,682
+-0%
728 Core i7-1185GRE 4,682
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2637 v2 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,685 Rank: 767
Rank Name Score Visual
763 Core i5-7500T 4,686
+0%
764 Core i5-6400 4,686
+0%
765 Core i5-4670 4,686
+0%
766 Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 4,685
+0%
767 Xeon E5-2637 v2 4,685
768 Ryzen 5 2500X 4,684
+-0%
769 Core i7-4900MQ 4,684
+-0%
770 Core i7-6700TE 4,683
+-0%
771 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,683
+-0%
772 Core i5-4670S 4,683
+-0%

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Xeon E5-2637 v2 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon E5-2637 v2 remains a relic from a bygone era, having been released in September 2013. Despite its age, it continues to hold a modest place in benchmark rankings, reflecting its role as a server-grade processor designed for stability and reliability rather than cutting-edge performance. With a 22 nm manufacturing process and the Ivy Bridge-EP architecture, this CPU was built for high-end workstations and servers requiring multi-threaded workloads and ECC memory support. Its 4 cores, boosted by Hyper-Threading to deliver 8 threads, operate at a base frequency of 3.5 GHz with a locked multiplier, limiting overclocking potential but ensuring consistent operation under demanding conditions.

The processor features a substantial 9.537 MiB of L3 cache, distributed across the cores to reduce latency for data-intensive applications, and is paired with 0.061 MiB of L1 and 0.244 MiB of L2 cache per core. It supports quad-channel DDR3 memory, enabling higher bandwidth compared to dual-channel configurations, and can be configured in a dual-socket setup for even greater scalability. However, its 130 W TDP reflects its power-hungry nature, necessitating robust cooling solutions in server environments. The absence of integrated graphics means users must rely on a discrete GPU, a common trait in server-oriented CPUs.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5-2637 v2 scores 4747 overall, placing it at #1067 among 2060 processors. Its single-core performance of 4761 ranks it #1099, while its multicore score of 4725 lands at #935. These results indicate that the CPU performs better in multi-threaded workloads than in single-threaded scenarios, a pattern typical for processors from its generation. While it outperforms some modern low-power mobile CPUs like the Core i5-10310U, it falls significantly behind contemporary high-end desktop and server chips such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, which dominate the top 50 lists.

Key features include support for Intel's virtualization technologies—VT-x, VT-d, and EPT—making it suitable for virtualized environments, and compatibility with advanced instruction sets like AVX and SSE4.2, which accelerate scientific and multimedia processing. ECC memory support is a critical advantage for mission-critical systems, ensuring data integrity. Despite its age, the Xeon E5-2637 v2 remains relevant in legacy server infrastructure or for users needing a reliable, overclocking-locked processor for specific workloads. However, it is no longer competitive in modern computing environments where performance and power efficiency have drastically improved.
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Intel Xeon E5-2637 v2

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2637 v2
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 35x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge-EP
Socket: Socket 2011
Package:
Target Segment: Server
TDP: 130 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 9.537 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 160 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX F16C EIST TXT VT-x VT-d EPT
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