AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Basic

The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U is a basic 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 27 laptops from €390, at an average price of €732.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core i3-1215U is 13% faster and its entry price is €11 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U a good processor?

The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 229 of 266 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 i5-1135G7.

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 27 laptops from €390, at an average price of €732.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core i3-1215U is 13% faster and its entry price is €11 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
Generation AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
Base power 15 W

Performance summary

#229 of 266
Relative performance 14.3%
Laptops 27
Price from €390
Average price €732

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core i3-1215U 16.2% From €379 AMD Ryzen 5 5625U 23.0% From €440 AMD Ryzen 5 5500U 20.2% From €450 Intel Core i5-1235U 20.0% From €400 AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U 19.1% From €426

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