Ryzen 5 7520C vs Core i7-1065G7

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 7520C

4 / 8

8,104

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-1065G7

4 / 8

8,145

+0.5%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Ryzen 5 7520C is positioned at rank 400 and the Core i7-1065G7 is on rank 396, so the Core i7-1065G7 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7520C

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

99%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

97%

#388

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

543%

#389

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

535%

#390

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

491%

#391

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

489%

#392

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

485%

#394

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

468%

#395

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

449%

#396

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

448%

#397

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

436%

#400

Ryzen 5 7520C

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1065G7

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

98%

#384

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

540%

#385

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

532%

#386

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

489%

#387

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

487%

#388

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

482%

#390

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

466%

#391

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

446%

#392

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

446%

#393

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

434%

#396

Core i7-1065G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 5 7520C leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-1065G7 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7520C	Core i7-1065G7
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) / 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 7520C	Core i7-1065G7
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen 5 7520C Benchmark Check

Core i7-1065G7 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7520C and Core i7-1065G7

Ryzen 5 7520C

The Ryzen 5 7520C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,104 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-1065G7

The Core i7-1065G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,145 points. Launch price was $426.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 7520C and Core i7-1065G7 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7520C versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-1065G7 — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7520C (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7520C uses the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i7-1065G7 uses Ice Lake (Client) (2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7520C scores 8,104 against the Core i7-1065G7's 8,145 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-1065G7. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7520C vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-1065G7.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7520C	Core i7-1065G7
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+10%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+115%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	6 nm-40%	10 nm
Architecture	Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023)	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
PassMark	8,104	8,145

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7520C uses the FT6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-1065G7 uses FCBGA1526 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.