Ryzen 5 7520U vs Ryzen 5 PRO 1500

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 1500

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4334%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

818%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

727%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

562%

#226

EPYC 9135

MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95

99%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

98%

#228

Xeon w3-2525

MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

98%

#282

Ryzen 5 PRO 1500

MSRP: $189|Avg: $50

100%

#292

Xeon E5-2643 v3

MSRP: $219|Avg: $45

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 7520U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 in both compute-intensive tasks (0% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7520U	Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) / 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 7520U	Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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 7520U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7520U and Ryzen 5 PRO 1500

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 PRO 1500

The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 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 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 9,062 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 7520U and Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 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 PRO 1500 — 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 PRO 1500 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7520U scores 9,063 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500's 9,062 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 5 7520U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7520U vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7520U	Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
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	9,062
Cinebench R23 Multi	4,527	—
Geekbench 6 Single	797	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,744	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7520U uses the FT6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7520U	Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
Socket	FT6	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
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: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7520U) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 1500). The Ryzen 5 7520U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 requires a dedicated GPU.