AMD Ryzen 5 7520U vs Intel Core i7-5550U

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Performance
Ryzen 5 7520U123% better
7,74321% of 36,991
Core i7-5550U
3,4709% of 36,991

The Ryzen 5 7520U has 123% better performance than the Core i7-5550U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 5 7520U
No data available
Core i7-5550U
8.157% of 121.53

The Core i7-5550U has 7% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U CPU

The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U is a 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2022. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 5 lineup, which is based on the Zen 2 microarchitecture. The 7520U is compatible with AMD Socket FP6 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon 610M integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 5 7520U supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 5 7520U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 5 7520U features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.8 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.3 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 5 7520U includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon 610M. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Ryzen 5 7520U has the 323rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 20.93% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-5550U CPU

The Intel Core i7-5550U is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2015 with a suggested retail price of $426. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The i7-5550U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 6000 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-5550U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-5550U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-5550U features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2000.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3.0 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-5550U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 6000. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-5550U has the 488th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 9.38% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,470 score and $426 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 8.15. This is the 206th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRyzen 5 7520UCore i7-5550U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesRyzen 5Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ3 2022Q1 2015
Launch Price (MSRP)--$426
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 5 7520U123% better
7,74321% of 36,991
Core i7-5550U
3,4709% of 36,991

The Ryzen 5 7520U has 123% better performance than the Core i7-5550U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 5 7520U is ranked 323rd with a score of 7,743, and the Core i7-5550U is ranked 488th with a score of 3,470.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 5 7520U
No data available
Core i7-5550U
8.157% of 121.53

The Core i7-5550U has 15% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-5550U's 8.15 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 5 7520U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-3840QM7,786.5+1%
Core i7-3740QM7,782.5+1%
Ryzen 5 7520U7,743
Core i7-4720HQ7,718-0%
Core i7-3610QM7,684-1%
Core i5-5250U3,586.5-54%
Core i5-5350U3,479-55%
Core i7-5550U3,470-55%
Core i5-5300U3,439-56%
Core i5-5200U3,365.5-57%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 5 7520U orCore i7-5550U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core m3-6Y309.62+18%
Core m5-6Y579.54+17%
Core m5-6Y549+10%
Core i7-5650U8.92+10%
Core i7-840QM8.25+1%
Core i7-5550U8.15
Core i7-2960XM7.39-9%
Core i7-820QM7.33-10%
Core i7-2920XM7.22-11%
Core m7-6Y756.82-16%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkRyzen 5 7520UCore i7-5550U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
7,743
(+123.14%)
3,470
3DMark Time Spy CPU
3,442
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
834
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Cinebench R15 Single-Core
168.8
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Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
3,781
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,197
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
9,312
(+225.14%)
2,864
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,498
(+46.68%)
1,703
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecRyzen 5 7520UCore i7-5550U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryTSMCIntel
Process Size6 nm14 nm
Transistors--1,900 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecRyzen 5 7520UCore i7-5550U
SeriesRyzen 5Core i7
MicroarchitectureZen 2Broadwell-U
CodenameMendocinoBroadwell-U
Memory SupportDDR5DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 5 7520UCore i7-5550U
Cores42
Threads84
Clock Speed2.8 GHz2000.0 MHz
Turbo Clock4.3 GHz3.0 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier28.0x20.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 5 7520UCore i7-5550U
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB256 KB
L3 Cache4 MB4 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecRyzen 5 7520UCore i7-5550U
SocketAMD Socket FP6Intel BGA 1168
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x4PCIe 2.0 x12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tcase Max--105 °C
TJ Max95 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecRyzen 5 7520UCore i7-5550U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon 610MIntel HD 6000
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMTMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-d, VT-x, Smart Cache, ADX, RDSEED, PREFETCHW, HTT, Boost 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.