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.
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i5
AMD Ryzen 7020U Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
6 Generation 12
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U Name Intel Core i5-1235U
 
 

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
8 Threads 12
None None 4.4 GHz
2.8 GHz Frequency None
No Overclocking No
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 1.3 GHz
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 3.3 GHz
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
None None 0.9 GHz
4x Zen 2 Cores None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2x Golden Cove
4 CPU Cores 10
 
 

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
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128 Shaders 640
6 nm Technology 10 nm
2 Execution units 80
AMD Radeon 610M Graphics GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
1.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
12 Direct X 12.1
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

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 VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
LPDDR5-5500 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
2 Memory channels 2
44.0 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

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 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
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.
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
Q3/2022 Release date Q1/2022
100-000000770 Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
6 nm Technology 10 nm
2.0 MB L2-Cache 6.5 MB
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Mendocino (Zen 2) Architecture Alder Lake U
4.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
FT6 Socket BGA 1744
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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