Core i7-2637M vs Core M-5Y10a

Core i7-2637M

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2011

Core M-5Y10a

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-2637M

2 / 4

1,889

0.0%

1,905

+0.8%

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 i7-2637M is positioned at rank 1176 and the Core M-5Y10a is on rank 1166, so the Core M-5Y10a 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 i7-2637M

#1164

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4486%

#1165

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4420%

#1166

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4058%

#1167

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4040%

#1168

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4003%

#1170

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3865%

#1171

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3706%

#1172

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3700%

#1173

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3601%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

100%

#1177

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

99%

#1178

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

99%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

99%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

99%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

96%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

94%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

93%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

93%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

92%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

92%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y10a

#1154

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4327%

#1155

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4264%

#1156

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3914%

#1157

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3897%

#1158

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3861%

#1160

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3729%

#1161

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3575%

#1162

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3569%

#1163

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3473%

#1166

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

100%

#1168

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

98%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

96%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

96%

#1178

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

95%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

95%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-2637M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core M-5Y10a is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-2637M	Core M-5Y10a
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($289)	✅ More affordable ($281)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core M-5Y10a stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 3% cheaper ($281 vs $289) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i7-2637M	Core M-5Y10a
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($289)	✅ More affordable ($281)

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 i7-2637M Benchmark Check

Core M-5Y10a Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-2637M and Core M-5Y10a

Core i7-2637M

The Core i7-2637M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,889 points. Launch price was $289.

Core M-5Y10a

The Core M-5Y10a is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1234. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,905 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-2637M and Core M-5Y10a share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-2637M versus 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10a — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-2637M (base: 1.7 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The Core i7-2637M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core M-5Y10a uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2637M scores 1,889 against the Core M-5Y10a's 1,905 — a 0.8% lead for the Core M-5Y10a. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i7-2637M vs 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y10a.

Feature	Core i7-2637M	Core M-5Y10a
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+40%	2 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz+112%	0.8 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Broadwell-Y (2014)
PassMark	1,889	1,905
Geekbench 6 Single	350	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	628	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-2637M uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core M-5Y10a uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Core i7-2637M versus LPDDR3-1600 on the Core M-5Y10a — the Core i7-2637M supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core M-5Y10a supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-2637M) vs 12 (Core M-5Y10a) — the Core i7-2637M offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i7-2637M	Core M-5Y10a
Socket	BGA1023	FCBGA1234
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	1333+44333%	LPDDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	8	16 GB+209715100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core i7-2637M) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core M-5Y10a). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 3000 (Core i7-2637M) and HD Graphics 5300 (Core M-5Y10a) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core M-5Y10a targets Mobile.