Intel Core i5-2500k | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-2500k or AMD Ryzen 5 7520U - 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 Intel Core i5-2500k has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-2500k was released in Q1/2011. The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U was released in Q3/2022. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core i 2000 (28) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7020U (4) |
2 | Generation | 6 |
Sandy Bridge S | Architecture | Mendocino (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
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-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-2500k is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (3.70 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz (4.30 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-2500k | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 2.80 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.30 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.40 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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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | AMD Radeon 610M |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.90 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | 9 |
32 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
12 | Compute units | 2 |
96 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
10.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | AMD Radeon 610M |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-2500k supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i5-2500k | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U |
DDR3-1333 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 44.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 4 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 3.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-2500k has a TDP of 95 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U is 15 W. |
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Intel Core i5-2500k | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 8 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-2500k has a 6.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U cache has a total of 6.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i5-2500k | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U |
32 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1155 | Socket | FT6 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q3/2022 |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
AMD Radeon 610M @ 1.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
5,214 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-2500k | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U |
Unknown | Unknown |