CPU
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Core i7-2637M
Pentium G3260T
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 i7-2637M is positioned at rank 1176 and the Pentium G3260T is on rank 524, so the Pentium G3260T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2637M
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3260T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-2637M | Pentium G3260T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($289) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-2637M | Pentium G3260T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($289) | ✅ 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 i7-2637M and Pentium G3260T
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.
Pentium G3260T
The Pentium G3260T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,878 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i7-2637M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G3260T's 2 cores. The Core i7-2637M is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-2637M scores 1,889 against the Pentium G3260T's 1,878 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-2637M. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i7-2637M vs 3 MB on the Pentium G3260T.
| Feature | Core i7-2637M | Pentium G3260T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.9 GHz+71% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | — |
| PassMark | 1,889 | 1,878 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 350 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 628 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-2637M uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3260T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-2637M | Pentium G3260T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core i7-2637M) / not specified (Pentium G3260T). The Core i7-2637M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Pentium G3260T requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i7-2637M | Pentium G3260T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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