i5-2537M vs i7-3770

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 77 Watt
4.04
+425%
Core i5-2537M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
0.77

Core i7-3770 outperforms Core i5-2537M by a whopping 425% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770 and Core i5-2537M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14072631
Place by popularity20not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.66no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency4.974.29
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)1 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294$250

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770 and Core i5-2537M basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.4 GHz1.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz2.3 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplierno data14
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size160 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million624 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770 and Core i5-2537M compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1155BGA1023,FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i5-2537M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® AVX
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-3770 and Core i5-2537M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i5-2537M are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i5-2537M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB8.01 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21.335 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel HD Graphics 3000
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz900 MHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770 and Core i5-2537M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i5-2537M.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-3770 4.04
+425%
i5-2537M 0.77

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-3770 6411
+424%
i5-2537M 1223

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-3770 673
+119%
i5-2537M 307

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-3770 2314
+297%
i5-2537M 583

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.04 0.77
Integrated graphics card 1.18 0.66
Recency 29 April 2012 1 February 2011
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 17 Watt

i7-3770 has a 424.7% higher aggregate performance score, 78.8% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 45.5% more advanced lithography process.

i5-2537M, on the other hand, has 352.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-3770 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2537M in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3770 is a desktop processor while Core i5-2537M is a notebook one.


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