AMD Ryzen 5 7520U vs Intel Core i5-1135G7

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 Intel Core i5-1135G7 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1135G7, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
6 Generation 11
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U Name Intel Core i5-1135G7
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i5
AMD Ryzen 7020U Group Intel Core i 1100G/11000U
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-1135G7 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-1135G7 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
4x Zen 2 Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-1135G7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1135G7 uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Tiger Lake G7), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
128 Shaders 640
Q3/2022 Release date Q3/2020
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
9 Generation 12
6 nm Technology 10 nm
1.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
-- Max. displays --
2 Execution units 80
AMD Radeon 610M Graphics GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Tiger Lake G7)
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC 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 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
44.0 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
LPDDR5-5500 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

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.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP up 28 W
8 W TDP down 12 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 Intel Core i5-1135G7 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2022 Release date Q3/2020
100-000000770 Part Number --
Mendocino (Zen 2) Architecture Tiger Lake U
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
6 nm Technology 10 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Release price 309 $
FT6 Socket BGA 1526
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
5373
5373
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
4279
4279

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
4904
4904
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3891
3891

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1692
1692
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1336
1336

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1355
1355
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1055
1055