Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 vs Ryzen 5 7520U

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. The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is positioned at rank #282 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 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 Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

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

💎 Value Proposition

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

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 PRO 1500 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7520U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 and Ryzen 5 7520U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7520U — a 15% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7520U (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7520U uses Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 9,062 against the Ryzen 5 7520U's 9,063 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 5 7520U. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7520U.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 1500	Ryzen 5 7520U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4.3 GHz+16%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+25%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)+300%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	6 nm-57%
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022)
PassMark	9,062	9,063
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	4,527
Geekbench 6 Single	—	797
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,744

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Memory & Platform

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

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