Core i5-2537M vs Pentium Dual Core T4200

CPU

GPU

Core i5-2537M

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2011

Pentium Dual Core T4200

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-2537M

2 / 4

1,144

0.0%

Pentium Dual Core T4200

2 / 2

1,149

+0.4%

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 Pentium Dual Core T4200 is on rank 1044, so the Pentium Dual Core T4200 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 Pentium Dual Core T4200

#1032

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2554%

#1033

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2516%

#1034

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2310%

#1035

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2299%

#1036

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2278%

#1038

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2200%

#1039

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2110%

#1040

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2106%

#1041

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2050%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

98%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

97%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

96%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

96%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

95%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

94%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

94%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

93%

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 Pentium Dual Core T4200 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-2537M	Pentium Dual Core T4200
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium Dual Core T4200 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 96% cheaper ($10 vs $250) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-2537M	Pentium Dual Core T4200
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+2411%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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

Pentium Dual Core T4200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-2537M and Pentium Dual Core T4200

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.

Pentium Dual Core T4200

The Pentium Dual Core T4200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,149 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-2537M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium Dual Core T4200's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-2537M versus 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4200 — a 14% clock advantage for the Core i5-2537M. The Core i5-2537M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2537M scores 1,144 against the Pentium Dual Core T4200's 1,149 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T4200. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2537M vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual Core T4200.

Feature	Core i5-2537M	Pentium Dual Core T4200
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz+15%	2 GHz
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,144	1,149
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 Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-2537M	Pentium Dual Core T4200
Socket	BGA1023	P
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-2537M) / not specified (Pentium Dual Core T4200). The Core i5-2537M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-2537M rivals Core i5-2410M.