Comparing the Intel Core i5 processors

Hi,
I have to admit, I'm a bit overwhelmed by the new "Sandy Bridge" HD3000 integrated CPUs. I wish they had an easy numbering system like in the past (e.g. Pentium 3 was better than a Pentium 2...etc).

So I witnessed the amazing graphics with the new Core i5s. Great FPS, smooth gameplay...etc. So I'm like, "Great! I can get a laptop with this new amazing Sandy Bridge Core". I looked online, and sure enough, the FPS is satisfactory for my gaming needs.

Now, I'm thinking of getting a laptop with the Intel® Core™ i5-2537M Processor , and looked at the fine details. It turns out that their CPU's Graphics Base Frequency starts at 350 MHZ. And the demonstration I watched was done on a Intel® Core™ i5-2500K Processor with a Graphics Base Frequency at a much higher rate of 850 - MHZ. It's my understanding that the Graphics Frequency is what dictates that power of the graphics component, is that correct?

That being said, since my i5-2537M's frequency only starts at 350MHZ, is this CPU's graphical power equivalent to much older, first generation core i5s? Or am I over emphasizing the importance of the this number and should trust that these second generation i5 Mobiles cores can perform closer to the desktop i5 2500Ks cores?

Thanks!

 

In this image you can see, the naming nomenclature, well at least part of it.

For the mobile line up:

i5 2537m

i5 2540m

i5 2410m

i5 = mainstream

2 = 2nd generation of the core i line of processors

5 = Generally available chips

37 = ULV and LV chips

40 = full voltage processor, the number could also be 10, 20, 30

4 = oem cheap processor, this could also be 6

The thing here is that you are buying a ULV processor, and wont enjoy the full graphics capability. Actually there is also the problem that you are not chosing a quad core, which is also faster in the graphics dept than the dual core versions (not only that)