Core i7-3537U vs Core m7-6Y75

Core i7-3537U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2013

Core m7-6Y75

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3537U

2 / 4

2,349

0.0%

2,363

+0.6%

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 i7-3537U is positioned at rank 1165 and the Core m7-6Y75 is on rank 1189, so the Core i7-3537U 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 i7-3537U

#1153

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4321%

#1154

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4258%

#1155

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3909%

#1156

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3891%

#1157

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3855%

#1159

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3723%

#1160

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3570%

#1161

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3564%

#1162

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3468%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

100%

#1166

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1167

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1168

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

100%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

98%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

98%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

96%

#1177

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

#1178

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

96%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

95%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core m7-6Y75

#1177

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4882%

#1178

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4810%

#1179

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4416%

#1180

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4396%

#1181

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4356%

#1183

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4206%

#1184

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4033%

#1185

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4027%

#1186

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3918%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

100%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

97%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

94%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

93%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

91%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

89%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

88%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

88%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

87%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

85%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core m7-6Y75 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i7-3537U	Core m7-6Y75
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($346)	⚠️ Higher cost ($393)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core i7-3537U holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $346 (vs $393), it costs 12% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 13% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core m7-6Y75.

Insight	Core i7-3537U	Core m7-6Y75
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+13%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($346)	⚠️ Higher cost ($393)

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 i7-3537U Benchmark Check

Core m7-6Y75 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3537U and Core m7-6Y75

Core i7-3537U

The Core i7-3537U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,349 points. Launch price was $346.

Core m7-6Y75

The Core m7-6Y75 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,363 points. Launch price was $393.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-3537U and Core m7-6Y75 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-3537U versus 3.1 GHz on the Core m7-6Y75 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core i7-3537U uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core m7-6Y75 uses Skylake-Y (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3537U scores 2,349 against the Core m7-6Y75's 2,363 — a 0.6% lead for the Core m7-6Y75. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-3537U	Core m7-6Y75
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz+67%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Skylake-Y (2015)
PassMark	2,349	2,363

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3537U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core m7-6Y75 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-3537U	Core m7-6Y75
Socket	BGA1023	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i7-3537U) / not specified (Core m7-6Y75). The Core i7-3537U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Core m7-6Y75 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-3537U rivals AMD A10-4655M.