Core i5-2537M vs Atom D2700

CPU

GPU

Core i5-2537M

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2011

Atom D2700

2 Cores4 Thrd10 WWMax: 0.13 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-2537M

2 / 4

1,144

0.0%

1,148

+0.3%

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 Atom D2700 is on rank 490, so the Atom D2700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2537M

#1205

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6406%

#1206

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6312%

#1207

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5795%

#1208

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5769%

#1209

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5716%

#1211

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5520%

#1212

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5293%

#1213

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5284%

#1214

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5142%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

100%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

99%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

97%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

97%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

91%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

89%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

89%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

88%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

88%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

86%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

82%

#1232

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom D2700

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

99%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

97%

#478

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

639%

#479

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

630%

#480

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

578%

#481

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

575%

#482

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

570%

#484

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

551%

#485

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

528%

#486

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

527%

#487

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

513%

#490

Atom D2700

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-2537M leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom D2700 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-2537M	Atom D2700
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Cedarview (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-2537M	Atom D2700
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-2537M Benchmark Check

Atom D2700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-2537M and Atom D2700

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.

Atom D2700

The Atom D2700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,148 points. Launch price was $52.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-2537M and Atom D2700 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-2537M versus 0.13 GHz on the Atom D2700 — a 178.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-2537M (base: 1.4 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Core i5-2537M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom D2700 uses Cedarview (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2537M scores 1,144 against the Atom D2700's 1,148 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom D2700. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2537M vs 0 kB on the Atom D2700.

Feature	Core i5-2537M	Atom D2700
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz+1669%	0.13 GHz
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	2.13 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Cedarview (2011−2012)
PassMark	1,144	1,148
Geekbench 6 Single	427	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	717	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-2537M uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom D2700 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Core i5-2537M versus DDR3-1066 on the Atom D2700 — the Core i5-2537M supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-2537M supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-2537M) vs 1 (Atom D2700). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-2537M) vs 4 (Atom D2700) — the Core i5-2537M offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,QS57,QS67,UM67 (Core i5-2537M) and Intel FCBGA559 (Atom D2700).

Feature	Core i5-2537M	Atom D2700
Socket	BGA1023	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1333+44333%	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	16	4 GB+26214300%
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+300%	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-2537M) / not specified (Atom D2700). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 3000 (Core i5-2537M) and Intel GMA 3650 (Atom D2700) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-2537M rivals Core i5-2410M.