AMD Ryzen 5 7520U

AMD Ryzen 5 7520U

About processor

The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U processor is a strong contender in the laptop CPU market. Built on TSMC's 6nm FinFET technology, this processor boasts 4 cores and 8 threads, making it a versatile choice for multitasking and productivity. With a 15W TDP, it strikes a good balance between performance and power efficiency, making it suitable for a variety of laptop designs. The integrated AMD Radeon™ 610M graphics provide decent performance for light gaming and multimedia tasks, adding value to the overall package. The 4MB L3 cache helps improve overall system responsiveness and speed, particularly when handling demanding workloads. In benchmark tests, the Ryzen 5 7520U performs admirably, with Geekbench 6 scores of 1183 for single-core performance and 3739 for multi-core performance, showcasing its capability to handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks effectively. Overall, the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U processor is a solid choice for users looking for a capable and power-efficient CPU for their laptops. Whether it's for work, entertainment, or light gaming, this processor offers a good balance of performance and energy efficiency, making it a compelling option for a wide range of laptop users.

Basic

Label Name
AMD
Platform
Laptop
Launch Date
September 2022
Code Name
Mendocino

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
4
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
8
Basic Frequency
2.8GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
Up to 4.3GHz
L1 Cache
256KB
L2 Cache
2MB
L3 Cache
4MB
Unlocked for Overclocking
?
AMD`s product warranty does not cover damages caused by overclocking, even when overclocking is enabled via AMD hardware and/or software. GD-26.
No
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
Socket FP6
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
TSMC 6nm FinFET
TDP
15W
PCI Express Version
?
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
PCIe® 3.0

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
LPDDR5
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
AMD Radeon™ 610M
Graphics Frequency
?
Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
1900 MHz
Graphics Core Count
2

Miscellaneous

OS Support
Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit *Operating System (OS) support will vary by manufacturer.

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
1183
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
3739
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
974
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
3679
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
2518
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
9416

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
1264 +6.8%
1222 +3.3%
1152 -2.6%
1113 -5.9%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
4199 +12.3%
3985 +6.6%
3533 -5.5%
3321 -11.2%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
1022 +4.9%
1002 +2.9%
959 -1.5%
937 -3.8%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
4016 +9.2%
3819 +3.8%
3566 -3.1%
3426 -6.9%
Passmark CPU Single Core
2593 +3%
2554 +1.4%
2468 -2%
2437 -3.2%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
10372 +10.2%
9915 +5.3%
9061 -3.8%
8536 -9.3%