AMD Ryzen 5 7520U vs AMD Ryzen 5 6600U

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AMD Ryzen 5 7520U or AMD Ryzen 5 7520U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, you'll need a motherboard with a FT6 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 6600U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 6600U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP7 socket.
6 Generation 5
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U Name AMD Ryzen 5 6600U
AMD Ryzen 5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 7020U Group AMD Ryzen 6000U/7035U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 6600U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 6600U is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
4x Zen 2 Cores 6x Zen 3+
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U uses the AMD Radeon 610M Graphics, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 6600U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 6600U uses the AMD Radeon RX 660M, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
AMD Radeon 610M Graphics GPU name AMD Radeon RX 660M
128 Shaders 512
6 nm Technology 6 nm
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 1.9 GHz
2 Execution units 8
1.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
12 Direct X 12
9 Generation 9
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
Q3/2022 Release date Q1/2022
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 44.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
LPDDR5-5500 Memory type DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400
2 Memory channels 4
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
44.0 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
8 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP up 28 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 6600U is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
6 nm Technology 6 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
2.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
4.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
100-000000770 Part Number --
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
FT6 Socket FP7
Mendocino (Zen 2) Architecture Rembrandt (Zen 3+)
Q3/2022 Release date Q1/2022
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
 
 

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