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Core i7-2637M

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @1.7 GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q1 2014.

Average Bench: 51.1% (763rd of 1442)

Based on 599 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000206A7 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2637M CPU @ 1.70GHz
Poor: 32%Average: 51.1% Great: 59%
Gaming
Gaming 51%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i7-2637M averaged 48.8% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 79.4Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 55.6Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-2637M is 26.7%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-2637M performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 141Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 140Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 599 samples)
Rank 76351.1%
Min Avg Max
54.3 Memory 79.4 90.4
18 1-Core 55.6 72.4
30.5 2-Core 93.9 125
49.7% 76.3 Pts
Min Avg Max
48.3 4-Core 135 168
51.7 8-Core 140 168
18.2% 137 Pts
Min Avg Max
51.1 64-Core 141 168
8.8% 141 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
46.8% Average
Memory 75.3
1-Core 51.8
2-Core 95.9
48% 74.3 Pts
4-Core 105
8-Core 134
15% 119 Pts
64-Core 136
8% 136 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
45.8% Average
Memory 74
1-Core 54.2
2-Core 82.2
46% 70.1 Pts
4-Core 100
8-Core 130
15% 115 Pts
64-Core 141
9% 141 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
45% Average
Memory 68
1-Core 61.6
2-Core 92.4
47% 74 Pts
4-Core 129
8-Core 137
18% 133 Pts
64-Core 121
8% 121 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 1.45 GHz (avg)
39.6% Below average
Memory 63.7
1-Core 28.4
2-Core 47
33% 46.4 Pts
4-Core 92
8-Core 95.2
12% 93.6 Pts
64-Core 85.8
5% 85.8 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 2.25 GHz (avg)
39.4% Below average
Memory 55.7
1-Core 60.3
2-Core 95
43% 70.3 Pts
4-Core 134
8-Core 138
18% 136 Pts
64-Core 135
8% 135 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
38.2% Below average
Memory 60.6
1-Core 42.9
2-Core 79.9
39% 61.1 Pts
4-Core 93.5
8-Core 95.2
13% 94.3 Pts
64-Core 94.4
6% 94.4 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 1.95 GHz (avg)
29.5% Poor
Memory 53.3
1-Core 49.1
2-Core 89.2
39% 63.9 Pts
4-Core 33.2
8-Core 114
8% 73.8 Pts
64-Core 128
8% 128 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 0.8 GHz (avg)
6.82% Terrible
Memory 12.7
1-Core 3.9
2-Core 4.6
6% 7.05 Pts
4-Core 6
8-Core 10.9
1% 8.45 Pts
64-Core 10.1
1% 10.1 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,719,976 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 3%
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Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Dell System XPS L321X

CPU
Core i7-2637MIntelBench 51%, 599 samples27x
GPU
HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 209,058 samples89x
SSD
PM830 mSATA 256GBSamsungBench 63%, 9,379 samples21x
PM830 mSATA 128GBSamsungBench 54%, 663 samples18x
LMT-128M3M 128GBLiteonitBench 64%, 542 samples12x
RAM
HT2SCRCH 2x2GBHynixBench 40%, 663 samples86x
M7B73H-H 2x2GBSamsungBench 40%, 42 samples3x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-2637M Processor (4M Cache, up to 2.80 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ2'11
Processor Numberi7-2637M
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache4 MB L3
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency2.8 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP17 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Base Frequency350 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.2 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Macrovision License RequiredNo

Memory

Max Memory Size8 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth21.3 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Demand Based SwitchingNo
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
My WiFi TechYes
4G WiMAX Wireless TechYes

Package

Package Size31.0mm x 24.0mm (BGA1023)
Graphics and IMC Lithography32 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1023

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes
Anti-Theft TechYes

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