Ryzen 5 7520U

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 5 7520U

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen 5 7520U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,026 Rank: 859
Rank Name Score Visual
855 Pentium G4600T 5,027
+0%
856 Core i7-4610M 5,027
+0%
857 Core i7-6700TE 5,026
+0%
858 Xeon E5-4650 v4 5,026
+0%
859 Ryzen 5 7520U 5,026
860 Core i5-7442EQ 5,024
+-0%
861 Core i7-3770 5,023
-0.1%
862 Xeon Silver 4214 5,018
-0.2%
863 Core i7-4722HQ 5,016
-0.2%
864 Xeon E3-1245 v5 5,014
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 5 7520U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,820 Rank: 818
Rank Name Score Visual
814 Core i5-1035G4 4,826
+0.1%
815 Core i5-6402P 4,825
+0.1%
816 Core i3-10100 4,825
+0.1%
817 Xeon E3-1275 v5 4,820
+0%
818 Ryzen 5 7520U 4,820
819 Xeon W-2123 4,819
+-0%
820 Pentium Gold G4600 4,819
+-0%
821 Core i7-6700HQ 4,819
+-0%
822 Core i5-7442EQ 4,819
+-0%
823 Core i7-7820HQ 4,817
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 5 7520U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,164 Rank: 839
Rank Name Score Visual
835 Xeon E5-1660 v2 5,168
+0.1%
836 Core i7-3970X 5,167
+0.1%
837 Ryzen Embedded V1605B 5,165
+0%
838 Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U 5,164
+0%
839 Ryzen 5 7520U 5,164
840 Core i3-6100T 5,163
+-0%
841 Core i5-5257U 5,163
+-0%
842 Ryzen 5 1400 5,162
+-0%
843 Core i5-7442EQ 5,161
-0.1%
844 Xeon E5-1620 v2 5,159
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 7520U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,698 Rank: 679
Rank Name Score Visual
675 Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U 4,699
+0%
676 Core i5-8400H 4,698
+0%
677 Xeon E3-1270 v3 4,698
+0%
678 Ryzen 3 2300X 4,698
+0%
679 Ryzen 5 7520U 4,698
680 Xeon E3-1230 V5 4,696
+-0%
681 Xeon D-1528 4,696
+-0%
682 Xeon E3-1275 v3 4,696
+-0%
683 Xeon E3-1246 v3 4,696
+-0%
684 Core i7-4860HQ 4,696
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 7520U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,801 Rank: 560
Rank Name Score Visual
556 Ryzen Embedded V1807B 4,802
+0%
557 Core i7-8850H 4,801
+0%
558 Core i5-9600KF 4,801
+0%
559 Core i5-9600K 4,801
+0%
560 Ryzen 5 7520U 4,801
561 Ryzen 5 4500U 4,798
-0.1%
562 Xeon E5-2630L v4 4,797
-0.1%
563 Core i7-3930K 4,796
-0.1%
564 Xeon D-1559 4,795
-0.1%
565 Core i7-9700T 4,793
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 7520U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,690 Rank: 753
Rank Name Score Visual
749 Core i5-6402P 4,693
+0.1%
750 Xeon E3-1225 v3 4,692
+0%
751 Core i5-4690 4,691
+0%
752 Xeon E3-1265L v3 4,690
+0%
753 Ryzen 5 7520U 4,690
754 Core i3-8100T 4,689
+-0%
755 Core i5-7440EQ 4,688
+-0%
756 Xeon E3-1220 v3 4,688
+-0%
757 Core i7-4910MQ 4,688
+-0%
758 Xeon W-2102 4,687
-0.1%

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Ryzen 5 7520U Details

Ranking #857 of 2060 in overall performance, the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U represents a capable mobile processor designed for mainstream laptops. Launched in 2022, this chip has aged well in the context of mobile computing, though it is now over three years old. Built on AMD’s Zen 2 architecture under the Mendocino codename, the Ryzen 5 7520U is fabricated on a 6 nm process by TSMC, which contributes to its low power consumption. With a 15 W TDP, it is ideal for thin-and-light systems where thermal and power efficiency are critical.

The processor features four cores and eight threads thanks to AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology, allowing it to handle multitasking and lightly threaded workloads efficiently. It operates at a base frequency of 2.8 GHz and can boost up to 4.3 GHz, providing responsive performance for everyday tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and media playback. It includes 4 MB of L3 cache, 0.488 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.061 MiB of L1 cache, which help maintain performance in data-intensive scenarios.

Memory support includes dual-channel DDR5 at speeds up to 5500 MT/s, with a memory bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s. This enables fast data transfer between the CPU and RAM, enhancing system responsiveness. The integrated Radeon 610M graphics, equipped with 3 compute units and a maximum frequency of 1600 MHz, delivers decent graphics performance for light gaming and multimedia use. It supports up to four displays and is capable of handling 1080p video playback without issue.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen 5 7520U achieves an Overall Score of 5026, a Singlecore Score of 5164, and a Multicore Score of 4820. These results place it ahead of several Intel Core i5 and i3 processors in the same generation, including the Core i5-6600T and Core i3-10100, while falling slightly behind higher-tier mobile CPUs like the Core i5-1035G4. The single-core performance is particularly strong, ranking just behind processors like the Ryzen 3 5300U and Ryzen Embedded V1605B, indicating excellent efficiency in single-threaded applications.

The processor supports a wide range of modern instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, AES, and AMD-V, enabling efficient encryption, virtualization, and media processing. Its locked clock multiplier limits overclocking potential, but this is typical for mobile CPUs where stability and power management take precedence. As of March 2026, the Ryzen 5 7520U remains a solid choice for budget-conscious users seeking a balance of performance and power efficiency in a mobile form factor, particularly in devices where integrated graphics are sufficient.
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AMD Ryzen 5 7520U

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 5 7520U
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 28x (locked)
Core Name: Mendocino
Socket: Socket FP6
Package: FP6
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB
L3 Cache: 3.815 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR5

Physical Specifications

Process: 6 nm
Die Area: 100 mm²
Manufacturer: TSMC

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-V SMT
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