AMD Ryzen 5 7520U vs Intel Core i5-1235U

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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 i5-1235U features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1235U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
6 Generation 12
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i5
AMD Ryzen 7020U Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U Name Intel Core i5-1235U
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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 i5-1235U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 4.4 GHz
4 CPU Cores 10
None None 0.9 GHz
8 Threads 12
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.8 GHz Frequency None
None None 3.3 GHz
4x Zen 2 Cores None
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Overclocking No
None None 1.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
None None 2x Golden Cove
 
 

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 i5-1235U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1235U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
9 Generation 13
Q3/2022 Release date Q1/2022
-- Max. displays --
2 Execution units 80
128 Shaders 640
1.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
6 nm Technology 10 nm
AMD Radeon 610M Graphics GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Direct X 12.1
 
 

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 / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

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 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
LPDDR5-5500 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
Yes AES-NI Yes
44.0 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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
8 W TDP down None
None TDP (PL2) 55 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 i5-1235U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q3/2022 Release date Q1/2022
Mendocino (Zen 2) Architecture Alder Lake U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
6 nm Technology 10 nm
FT6 Socket BGA 1744
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
100-000000770 Part Number --
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
2.0 MB L2-Cache 6.5 MB
 
 

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