Xeon E5-2637 vs Core i5-6200U

Xeon E5-2637

2 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2012

Core i5-6200U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2637

2 / 4

2,978

0.0%

2,990

+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 Xeon E5-2637 is positioned at rank 1010 and the Core i5-6200U is on rank 230, so the Core i5-6200U 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 Xeon E5-2637

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

61852%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

11678%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

10376%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

8015%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

94%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

74%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

100%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

97%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

92%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

86%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

76%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

71%

#1019

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

70%

#1020

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

70%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

66%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

60%

#1023

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

55%

#1024

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

55%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

45%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-6200U

#218

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

393%

#219

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

387%

#220

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

355%

#221

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

353%

#222

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

350%

#224

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

338%

#225

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

324%

#226

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

324%

#227

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

315%

#230

Core i5-6200U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($40) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-2637 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E5-2637	Core i5-6200U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-6200U ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($40 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E5-2637	Core i5-6200U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ 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.

Xeon E5-2637 Benchmark Check

Core i5-6200U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2637 and Core i5-6200U

Xeon E5-2637

The Xeon E5-2637 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 5120 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,978 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-6200U

The Core i5-6200U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,990 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5-2637 and Core i5-6200U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2637 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i5-6200U — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2637 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2637 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-6200U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2637 scores 2,978 against the Core i5-6200U's 2,990 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-6200U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 550 vs 946, a 52.9% lead for the Core i5-6200U that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 5120 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2637 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-6200U.

Feature	Xeon E5-2637	Core i5-6200U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+25%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+30%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	5120 kB (total)+67%	3 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	2,978	2,990
Cinebench R23 Multi	2,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	550	946+72%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,500	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2637 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-6200U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E5-2637 versus DDR4-2133 on the Core i5-6200U — the Core i5-6200U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2637 supports up to 384 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2637) vs 2 (Core i5-6200U). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2637) vs 12 (Core i5-6200U) — the Xeon E5-2637 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C600,X79 (Xeon E5-2637) and Integrated (Core i5-6200U).

Feature	Xeon E5-2637	Core i5-6200U
Socket	LGA2011	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR4-2133+33%
Max RAM Capacity	384 GB+1100%	32 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	40+233%	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2637) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-6200U). The Core i5-6200U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 520), while the Xeon E5-2637 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E5-2637 targets Server, Core i5-6200U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-6200U rivals A12-9700P.