Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
Dell
81 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i5 X-Series 7640X 4-core LGA 2066
Intel
46 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i5 X-Series 7640X 4-core LGA 2066
62 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The i7-7740X is a capable overclocker, with several users reporting stable 5.0-5.2 GHz speeds and good gaming performance. However, it runs hot under extreme stress, requires an expensive X299 platform, and is often seen as poor value compared to the i7-8700K. One reviewer strongly advises against it, calling it garbage, while others praise it for high-end builds.
Pros
- Overclocks well to 5GHz+
- Great gaming performance
- Stable under mild overclock
- Good for high-end builds
Cons
- Runs hot under extreme stress
- Expensive platform cost
- Poor value vs i7-8700K
- Quad-core limited longevity
Overclocking potential 5
Thermal performance 4
Value for money 3
Gaming performance 3
Platform cost 2
Longevity 2
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | Intel Core i5 X-Series 7640X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Xeon | Core i5 |
| Model | 5-2637 V2 | 7640X |
| Codename | Turin | Kaby Lake X |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 32★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 48★ | — |
| Threads | 64★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 48★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) | LGA 2066 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 64★ | 16 |
| TDP | 200 | 112★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 350★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | No | — |
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 (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
Intel Core i5 X-Series 7640X 4-core LGA 2066
- Strong single thread (73rd percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Strong platform (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 27 specs.