AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX | Intel Core i5-2520M | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX or Intel Core i5-2520M - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 2048 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX was released in Q1/2022. The Intel Core i5-2520M has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-2520M was released in Q1/2011. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 (5) | CPU group | Intel Core i 2000M (46) |
4 | Generation | 2 |
Chagall (Zen 3) | Architecture | Sandy Bridge H |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is a 32 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (4.50 GHz). The Intel Core i5-2520M has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (3.20 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2520M |
32 | Cores | 2 |
64 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.60 GHz | Frequency | 2.50 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.20 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.20 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 32 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 96 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-2520M can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2520M |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR3-1333 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX has a TDP of 280 W, that of the Intel Core i5-2520M is 35 W. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2520M |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX has a 144.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i5-2520M cache has a total of 3.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2520M |
7 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
WRX8 (sWRX8) | Socket | PPGA 988 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2011 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2520M
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
32C 64T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX | Intel Core i5-2520M |
Unknown | Unknown |