Ryzen 5 7520U vs Ryzen 5 1500X
Ryzen 5 7520U
Ryzen 5 1500X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7520U | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($67) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7520U | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($67) |
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 7520U and Ryzen 5 1500X
Ryzen 5 7520U
The Ryzen 5 7520U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) 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: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 9,063 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 5 1500X
The Ryzen 5 1500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,074 points. Launch price was $189.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 7520U and Ryzen 5 1500X share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7520U versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1500X — a 15% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7520U (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7520U uses the Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 5 1500X uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7520U scores 9,063 against the Ryzen 5 1500X's 9,074 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 1500X. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 4,527 vs 4,641 (2.5% advantage for the Ryzen 5 1500X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 797 vs 1,120, a 33.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 1500X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,744 vs 3,700 (29.7% advantage for the Ryzen 5 1500X). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7520U vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1500X.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7520U | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+16% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.5 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 6 nm-57% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 9,063 | 9,074 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 4,527 | 4,641+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 797 | 1,120+41% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,744 | 3,700+35% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7520U uses the FT6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 1500X uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5-5500 on the Ryzen 5 7520U versus DDR4-2666 on the Ryzen 5 1500X — the Ryzen 5 7520U supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 1500X supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Ryzen 5 7520U) vs 20 (Ryzen 5 1500X) — the Ryzen 5 1500X offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FT6 (Ryzen 5 7520U) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470 (Ryzen 5 1500X).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7520U | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT6 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-5500+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 20+400% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 5 1500X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The Ryzen 5 7520U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Ryzen 5 1500X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 1500X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 1500X rivals Core i5-7500.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7520U | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 610M | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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