Ryzen 5 7520U
VS
Xeon E5-4648 V3

Ryzen 5 7520U vs Xeon E5-4648 V3

AMD

Ryzen 5 7520U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Xeon E5-4648 V3

12 Cores24 Thrd105 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2015

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.

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 E5-4648 V3

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
3876%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
732%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
650%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
502%
#210
EPYC 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
99%
#214
Xeon 6521P
MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250
97%
#215
Xeon E-2456
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289
97%
#240
Xeon E5-4648 V3
MSRP: $169|Avg: $45
100%
#250
Xeon E5-2685 v3
MSRP: $2090|Avg: N/A
97%
#255
Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
MSRP: $109|Avg: $80
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 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.
InsightRyzen 5 7520UXeon E5-4648 V3
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($45)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) / 6 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4648 V3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen 5 7520UXeon E5-4648 V3
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($45)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7520U and Xeon E5-4648 V3

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon E5-4648 V3

The Xeon E5-4648 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 9,061 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7520U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4648 V3 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-4648 V3 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7520U versus 2.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4648 V3 — a 64.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7520U (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7520U uses the Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon E5-4648 V3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7520U scores 9,063 against the Xeon E5-4648 V3's 9,061 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 5 7520U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7520U vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4648 V3.

FeatureRyzen 5 7520UXeon E5-4648 V3
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
12 / 24+200%
Boost Clock
4.3 GHz+95%
2.2 GHz
Base Clock
2.8 GHz+65%
1.7 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
30 MB (total)+650%
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
9,061
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 E5-4648 V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 7520UXeon E5-4648 V3
Socket
FT6
LGA2011-3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
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 E5-4648 V3). The Ryzen 5 7520U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon E5-4648 V3 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureRyzen 5 7520UXeon E5-4648 V3
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 610M
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V