Intel Core i5-2537M vs AMD EPYC 7643

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-2537M or Intel Core i5-2537M – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-2537M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2537M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The AMD EPYC 7643 features 48 processor cores and has the capability to manage 96 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7643, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-2537M Name AMD EPYC 7643
Intel Core i5 Family AMD EPYC
2 Generation 3
Intel Core i 2000M Group AMD EPYC 7003
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2537M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2537M is 1.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.3 GHz.
The AMD EPYC 7643 has 48 CPU cores and can calculate 96 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7643 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.4 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
4 Threads 96
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 48
2x Cores 48x Zen 3
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2537M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2537M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD EPYC 7643 does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2011 Release date --
10.1 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
32 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Execution units --
6 Generation --
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP8 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 8
8.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 240 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 240 W
None TDP down 225 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2537M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 7643 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2021
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Milan (Zen 3)
32 nm Technology 7 nm
BGA 1023 Socket SP3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 4995 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 256.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD EPYC 7643
48C 96T @ 2.3 GHz
76440
76440
Intel Core i5-2537M
2C 4T @ 1.4 GHz
1225
1225

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7643
48C 96T @ 2.3 GHz
36850
36850
Intel Core i5-2537M
2C 4T @ 1.4 GHz
795
795

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7643
48C 96T @ 2.3 GHz
14987
14987
Intel Core i5-2537M
2C 4T @ 1.4 GHz
717
717

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 7643
48C 96T @ 2.3 GHz
1671
1671
Intel Core i5-2537M
2C 4T @ 1.4 GHz
427
427

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 7643
48C 96T @ 2.3 GHz
1319
1319
Intel Core i5-2537M
2C 4T @ 1.4 GHz
476
476