Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
Dell
81 Overall Score
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Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 2-core LGA 775
Intel
33 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
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Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 2-core LGA 775
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Intel Pentium E2140 is a budget dual-core processor that reviewers found to be an exceptional overclocker, often reaching speeds of 2.0-3.2 GHz from its stock 1.6 GHz. Users praised its value for money, noting it outperforms older Pentium 4 chips and runs cooler than previous CPUs. The included stock cooler is sufficient for moderate overclocks, and the chip is stable at stock voltages. Some reviewers noted the need to mount the CPU before installing the motherboard, and one mentioned that the chip is best for basic office tasks.
Pros
- Exceptional overclocking potential
- Great value for money
- Outperforms older Pentium 4 chips
- Runs cooler than previous CPUs
- Stable at stock voltages
Cons
- Requires mounting before motherboard install
- Best for basic office tasks only
- 1MB L2 cache may limit performance
Overclocking potential 6
Value for money 5
Performance 4
Thermal management 2
Stability 2
Included cooler 2
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Xeon | Pentium Dual-Core |
| Model | 5-2637 V2 | E2140 |
| Codename | Turin | Allendale |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 65 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 32★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 48★ | — |
| Threads | 64★ | 2 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 48★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | No data | |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | DDR2 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) | LGA 775 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 64★ | — |
| TDP | 200 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 350★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | No | None |
Pros & Cons
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
- Strong multi thread (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ai (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 2-core LGA 775
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average single thread (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average ai (21st percentile)
- Below average multi thread (23rd percentile)
- Below average efficiency (26th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 26 specs.