Intel Core i7-3520M | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-3520M or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X - 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 i7-3520M has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-3520M was released in Q2/2012. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X was released in Q2/2018. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 (70) |
Intel Core i 3000M (29) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 2000 (9) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Ivy Bridge H | Architecture | Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-3520M is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.90 GHz (3.60 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (4.30 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-3520M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.90 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.30 GHz |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.85 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 4000 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.25 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | -- |
22 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
16 | Compute units | -- |
128 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11.0 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 4000 | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-3520M supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X can connect up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-3520M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 46.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-3520M has a TDP of 35 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is 105 W. |
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Intel Core i7-3520M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-3520M has a 4.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X cache has a total of 16.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-3520M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
22 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
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 |
BGA 1023 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2012 | Release date | Q2/2018 |
346 $ | Release price | 320 $ |
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Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.25 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-3520M | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
Unknown | Captiva Workstation PC Ryzen 7 2700X Acer Nitro N50-100 Ryzen 7 2700X HP EliteDesk 705 G4 Workstation Edition MT Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X (6TL46EA#ABD) |