Ryzen 5 7520U vs Xeon E5-2629 V3

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 7520U

4 / 8

9,063

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

Xeon E5-2629 V3

8 / 16

9,139

+0.8%

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.

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 Xeon E5-2629 V3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4548%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

859%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

763%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

589%

#237

Xeon w3-2535

MSRP: $739|Avg: $800

99%

#239

EPYC 7313P

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

98%

#240

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $60

98%

#241

Xeon w5-2555X

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145

98%

#242

Xeon E-2246G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $268

97%

#313

Xeon E5-2629 V3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 7520U (2022) utilizes 6 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7520U	Xeon E5-2629 V3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) / 6 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2629 V3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and **DDR3, DDR4 1866 MHz Quad-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7520U	Xeon E5-2629 V3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

Xeon E5-2629 V3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7520U and Xeon E5-2629 V3

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.

Xeon E5-2629 V3

The Xeon E5-2629 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 1866 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 9,139 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7520U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2629 V3 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2629 V3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7520U versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2629 V3 — a 29.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7520U (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7520U uses the Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon E5-2629 V3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7520U scores 9,063 against the Xeon E5-2629 V3's 9,139 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5-2629 V3. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7520U vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2629 V3.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7520U	Xeon E5-2629 V3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+34%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+17%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	20 MB (total)+400%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	6 nm-73%	22 nm
Architecture	Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	9,063	9,139
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 Xeon E5-2629 V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7520U	Xeon E5-2629 V3
Socket	FT6	LGA2011-3
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 (Xeon E5-2629 V3). The Ryzen 5 7520U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon E5-2629 V3 requires a dedicated GPU.