CPU
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Ryzen 5 7520C
Xeon E3-1285L v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Xeon E3-1285L v4 is on rank 366, so the Xeon E3-1285L v4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7520C
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1285L v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7520C | Xeon E3-1285L v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) / 6 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-DT (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7520C | Xeon E3-1285L v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7520C and Xeon E3-1285L v4
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.
Xeon E3-1285L v4
The Xeon E3-1285L v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 8,092 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 7520C and Xeon E3-1285L v4 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7520C versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1285L v4 — a 12.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7520C (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7520C uses the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon E3-1285L v4 uses Broadwell-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7520C scores 8,104 against the Xeon E3-1285L v4's 8,092 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 7520C. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7520C vs 6 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1285L v4.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7520C | Xeon E3-1285L v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+13% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.4 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 6 nm-57% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) | Broadwell-DT (2015) |
| PassMark | 8,104 | 8,092 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7520C uses the FT6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E3-1285L v4 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7520C | Xeon E3-1285L v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT6 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
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