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AMD Ryzen 5 7520C review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£510PassMark multi-core score:8104N. of physical cores:4CPU boost clock speed:4.3 GHzCPU socket:?TDP (Thermal design power):15 W

AMD Ryzen 5 7520C Review: Compare 74 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

40%

5.3

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.2, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 56% of processors
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

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5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

60%

4.7

Performance

18%

5.4

Architecture

10%

5.6

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.6

Power & Thermal

4%

8.3

Platform

1%

7.9

Integrated graphics

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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.2.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £510
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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 5 7520C

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

60%

4.7

Performance

18%

5.4

Architecture

10%

5.6

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.6

Power & Thermal

4%

8.3

Platform

1%

7.9

Integrated graphics

5.3
Reviews score
7.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

6.9
Processor type
mobile
This processor belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 6.9% of processors and equal to that of 47.7% of processors.
CPU socket
?
Chipset
N/A
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
This processor supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V instruction sets, which is broader support than 78.4% of processors and equal to that of 2.4% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
4
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 52.8% of processors and equal to 27.5% of processors.
CPU threads
8
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 33.4% of processors and equal to 18.8% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
4.3 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.3 GHz which is lower than that of 51.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
4x 2.8 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 4x2.8 GHz which is lower than that of 63.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
8,104
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
This processor scores 8,104 in PassMark, which is lower than 58.7% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
6 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 6 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 81% of processors and equal to that of 2.4% of processors.
Foundry
TSMC 6 nm
This processor is built on the TSMC 6 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 80.6% of processors and equal to that of 2.4% of processors.
L3 cache
4 MB
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 71.7% of processors and equal to that of 13.8% of processors.
L2 cache
2 MB
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 52.9% of processors and equal to that of 10.8% of processors.
L1 cache
256 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 256 KB which is smaller than that of 60.4% of processors and equal to that of 18.1% of processors.
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DDR memory version
LPDDR5
This processor supports DDR LPDDR5, which is newer than that of 87.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
5,500 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 5,500 MHz, which is higher than that of 77.3% of processors and equal to 0.5% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR5-5500 MHz
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5-5500 MHz, which is higher than that of 76.7% of processors and equal to 0.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
16 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 16 GB of memory, which is less than 92.2% of processors and equal to 6.1% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
AMD Radeon 610M
Integrated GPU model
Radeon 610M
This processor uses the Radeon 610M integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 88.9% of processors and equal to that in 1.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
2
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 2 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 95.5% of processors and equal to 4.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
400 MHz
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 400 MHz which is higher than that of 68.4% of processors and equal to that of 8.3% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode), H.265 (HW decode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode)
This processor supports H.264 (HW decode), H.265 (HW decode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 81.8% of processors and equal to 0.2% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
15 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 79.2% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
15 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 78.3% of processors and equal to that of 15.6% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
yes
This processor supports configurable TDP. 46.4% of processors offer this.
cTDP: 7,000 W
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AMD Ryzen 5 7520C vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • Newer DDR support
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (LPDDR5 vs DDR4).
    LPDDR5 vs DDR4
  • 50% smaller process node
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (6 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    6 nm vs 12 nm
  • 66.7% lower base power
    This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • 87.6% higher memory bandwidth
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (88 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
    88 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
  • 43.5% smaller die size
    This processor has a lower die size than the average processor (100 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    100 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • More advanced foundry
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 6 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 6 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 71.9% higher memory speed
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,500 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
    5,500 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Mendocino vs Kaby Lake).
    Mendocino vs Kaby Lake
  • 3 years newer release date
    This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
    May 2023
    2023 vs 2020
  • 50% smaller process node
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (6 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    6 nm vs 12 nm
  • 43.5% smaller die size
    This processor has a lower die size than the average processor (100 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    100 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • More advanced foundry
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 6 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 6 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Mendocino vs Kaby Lake).
    Mendocino vs Kaby Lake
  • Newer DDR support
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (LPDDR5 vs DDR4).
    LPDDR5 vs DDR4
  • 87.6% higher memory bandwidth
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (88 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
    88 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
  • 71.9% higher memory speed
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,500 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
    5,500 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (LPDDR5-5500 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    LPDDR5-5,500 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • Better integrated GPU
    This processor uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon 610M vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    Radeon 610M vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 1 more supported displays
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • 66.7% lower base power
    This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    4 vs 6
  • 45.9% less L3 per core
    This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    1 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
  • 20.4% lower single-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,222 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,222 vs 1,535
  • 29.3% lower PassMark score
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (8,104 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    8,104 vs 11,469
  • 12 fewer PCIe lanes
    This processor has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (4 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    4 vs 16
  • 25.1% lower multi-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (3,903 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    3,903 vs 5,209
  • 5 °C lower temperature limit
    This processor has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 55.6% smaller L3 cache
    This processor has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    4 MB vs 9 MB
  • 2.04x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 5 7520C is more expensive than the average processor (£510 vs £250).
    £510 vs £250
  • 5.8% worse value for money
    AMD Ryzen 5 7520C has worse value for money than the average processor (6.89 vs 7.3).
    6.89 vs 7.29
  • Older TPM support
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    4 vs 6
  • 20.4% lower single-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,222 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,222 vs 1,535
  • 29.3% lower PassMark score
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (8,104 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    8,104 vs 11,469
  • 25.1% lower multi-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (3,903 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    3,903 vs 5,209
  • Lower base clock
    This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (4x2.8 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    4x2.8 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • 2.3% lower boost clock
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    4.3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 45.9% less L3 per core
    This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    1 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
  • 55.6% smaller L3 cache
    This processor has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    4 MB vs 9 MB
  • 33.3% smaller L1 cache
    This processor has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    256 KB vs 384 KB
  • 33.3% smaller L2 cache
    This processor has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
    2 MB vs 3 MB
  • 12 fewer PCIe lanes
    This processor has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (4 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    4 vs 16
  • 75% less memory capacity
    This processor has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 91.7% fewer GPU execution units
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (2 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 24
  • 5 °C lower temperature limit
    This processor has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 5 7520C

  • Excellent power efficiency and long battery life for thin and light laptops
  • Sufficient performance for everyday student and office tasks like web browsing and streaming
  • Good value for money in budget-friendly devices
  • Supports fast LPDDR5 memory for improved system responsiveness
  • Modern 6nm manufacturing process helps with thermal management in slim designs

What customers don't like about AMD Ryzen 5 7520C

  • Based on older Zen 2 architecture, which is less powerful than newer Zen 3 or Zen 4 options
  • Integrated Radeon 610M graphics perform poorly in modern or intensive gaming
  • Limited to 4 cores and 8 threads, which may struggle with heavy multitasking or video editing
  • Misleading naming scheme suggests it is a high-end 7000-series chip when it is actually an entry-level part
  • Frequently paired with lower-quality laptop components like dim screens or plastic builds

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 7520C is an entry-level mobile processor designed primarily for Chromebooks, built on a 6nm TSMC process using the older Zen 2 'Mendocino' architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads with a base clock of 2.8 GHz and a max boost of 4.3 GHz, supported by 4 MB of L3 cache and a low 15W TDP for high power efficiency. Main advantages include support for fast LPDDR5-5500 memory and an integrated Radeon 610M GPU based on modern RDNA 2 technology, making it well-suited for thin-and-light laptops focused on daily productivity and basic school tasks. However, it is constrained by its limited 2-core GPU cluster and older CPU architecture, which leads to weak performance in 3D gaming, video editing, and heavy multitasking compared to newer Zen 3 or Zen 4 alternatives.

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