Intel Core i7-2637M Mobile processor (AV8062701041105)

Intel Core i7-2637M is an ultra-low voltage (ULV) microprocessor for high-performance ultra-thin laptops. The processor was launched in June 2011, as a part of the second wave of ULV Sandy Bridge CPUs, which was comprised of several Celeron, Core i5 and Core i7 models. Based on 32nm Sandy Bridge microarchitecture, the Intel i7-2637M integrates several key components: two CPU cores, L3 cache, graphics processing unit (GPU), memory controller, PCI Express interface, and Direct Media Interface. The microprocessor runs at 1.7 GHz, and can go as high as 2.8 GHz with the help of Turbo Boost technology, when one of the cores is idle. Each CPU core on the i7-2637M has its own 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 caches. Both CPU cores and the integrated graphics processing unit share 4 MB third level cache. The HD 3000 GPU on this chip has 3D graphics acceleration engine, and can handle video 3D and/or HD content. Integrated memory controller has two channels, and supports DDR3 memory with data rates up to 1333 MHz. The Core i7-2637M incorporates all advanced Sandy Bridge technologies, such as Hyper Threading, Turbo Boost, Trusted Execution, and VT-x and VT-d virtualization. The CPU also supports all instructions extensions up to AES instructions, and 256-bit Advanced Vector Extensions.

Major feature of the Core i7-2637M CPU is an ultra low Thermal Design Power, only 17 Watt. To achieve this TDP, the chip accommodates several low-power states, and Enhanced SpeedStep technology. Low-power states considerably reduce power consumption in non-operational mode by turning off power to some or all parts of CPU cores. The chip also employs SpeedStep technology, which reduces battery power in active mode at the expense of lower CPU performance.

The Core i7-2637M is fabricated in a BGA package. Processors in this type of package are usually soldered on a motherboard, and cannot be replaced or upgraded.