Ryzen 5 7520C vs Ryzen 3 7320C

CPU

GPU

Ryzen 5 7520C

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2023

Ryzen 3 7320C

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 7520C

4 / 8

8,104

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen 3 7320C

4 / 8

8,193

+1.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 Ryzen 3 7320C is on rank 748, so the Ryzen 5 7520C 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 Ryzen 3 7320C

#736

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1071%

#737

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1055%

#738

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

969%

#739

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

964%

#740

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

955%

#742

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

923%

#743

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

885%

#744

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

883%

#745

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

859%

#748

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

100%

#757

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#761

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

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 Ryzen 3 7320C is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7520C	Ryzen 3 7320C
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) / 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 7520C	Ryzen 3 7320C
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)

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

Ryzen 3 7320C Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7520C and Ryzen 3 7320C

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.

Ryzen 3 7320C

The Ryzen 3 7320C 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 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: 8,193 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 7520C and Ryzen 3 7320C share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7520C versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7320C — a 4.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7520C (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). Both are built on the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture using a 6 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7520C scores 8,104 against the Ryzen 3 7320C's 8,193 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 7320C. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7520C	Ryzen 3 7320C
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+5%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+17%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	6 nm	6 nm
Architecture	Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023)	Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023)
PassMark	8,104	8,193+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,163

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FT6 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7520C	Ryzen 3 7320C
Socket	FT6	FT6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5-5500
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 7520C) / Yes (Ryzen 3 7320C). The Ryzen 3 7320C includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Ryzen 5 7520C requires a dedicated GPU.