CPU
GPU
Ryzen 5 7520C
Xeon X7560
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 X7560 is on rank 364, so the Xeon X7560 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7520C
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7560
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7520C | Xeon X7560 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7520C | Xeon X7560 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X7560
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 X7560
The Xeon X7560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.27 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 8,110 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7520C packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon X7560 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon X7560 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7520C versus 2.67 GHz on the Xeon X7560 — a 46.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7520C (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.27 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7520C is built on the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7520C scores 8,104 against the Xeon X7560's 8,110 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon X7560. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7520C vs 24 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7560.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7520C | Xeon X7560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+61% | 2.67 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+23% | 2.27 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 24 MB L3 Cache+500% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 6 nm-87% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) | — |
| PassMark | 8,104 | 8,110 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7520C uses the FT6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon X7560 uses LGA1567 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7520C | Xeon X7560 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT6 | LGA1567 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 7520C) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X7560). Primary use case: Xeon X7560 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7560 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7520C | Xeon X7560 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Server |
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