CPU
GPU
Core i5-2537M
A4-3300
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-2537M is positioned at rank 1217 and the A4-3300 is on rank 814, so the A4-3300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2537M
Performance Per Dollar A4-3300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-2537M | A4-3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-2537M | A4-3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-2537M and A4-3300
Core i5-2537M
The Core i5-2537M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,144 points. Launch price was $250.
A4-3300
The A4-3300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,143 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Core i5-2537M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A4-3300's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-2537M versus 2.5 GHz on the A4-3300 — a 8.3% clock advantage for the A4-3300 (base: 1.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-2537M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A4-3300 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2537M scores 1,144 against the A4-3300's 1,143 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-2537M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 427 vs 266, a 46.5% lead for the Core i5-2537M that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2537M vs 0 kB on the A4-3300.
| Feature | Core i5-2537M | A4-3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.5 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz+79% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,144 | 1,143 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 427+61% | 266 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 717 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-2537M uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-3300 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Core i5-2537M versus DDR3-1600 on the A4-3300 — the Core i5-2537M supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,QS57,QS67,UM67 (Core i5-2537M) and A55,A75 (A4-3300).
| Feature | Core i5-2537M | A4-3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1333+44333% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 16 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core i5-2537M) vs AMD-V (A4-3300). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 3000 (Core i5-2537M) and Radeon HD 6410D (A4-3300) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3300 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-2537M rivals Core i5-2410M; A4-3300 rivals Celeron G530.
| Feature | Core i5-2537M | A4-3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | Radeon HD 6410D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Desktop |
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