AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Entry-level

The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2023.

It is currently fitted in 8 laptops from $430, at an average price of $629.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is 41% faster and its entry price is $9 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U a good processor?

The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 213 of 271 and delivers 14.3% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the U mean in AMD processors?

The U marks AMD's low-power line: 15 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.

What year is the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U from?

AMD Ryzen 5 7520U came out in 2023.

What is the Intel equivalent of AMD Ryzen 5 7520U?

The closest in performance is Intel Core i5-1145G7.

What integrated graphics does the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U have?

The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U has AMD Radeon 610M integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U cost?

It is currently fitted in 8 laptops from $430, at an average price of $629.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is 41% faster and its entry price is $9 lower.

Specs

Model 7520U
Manufacturer AMD
L2 cache 2 MB
Family AMD Ryzen™ 5
Socket Socket FP6
L3 cache 4 MB
Motherboard chipset AMD SoC
Boost frequency 4,3 GHz
Cores 4
Threads 8
Frequency 2,8 GHz
Cache 4 MB
Codename Mendocino
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 W
Processing Die size 100 mm²
Cache type L3

Performance summary

#213 of 271
Relative performance 14.3%
Laptops 8
Price from $430
Average price $629

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also low-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick AMD Ryzen 5 5500U 20.2% From $421 AMD Ryzen 7 5700U 24.6% From $565 Intel Core 5 120U 24.2% From $440 AMD Ryzen 5 5625U 23.0% From $549 Intel Core i5-1335U 22.1% From $481

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