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Intel Core i7-3520M Benchmark, Test and specs

Name: Intel Core i7-3520M
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)

Last updated: 2023-04-03

The Intel Core i7-3520M is a 2 core processor. It can handle 4 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q2/2012. The Intel Core i7-3520M is based on the 3. generation of the Intel Core i7 series and requires a mainboard with the socket BGA 1023. The Intel Core i7-3520M scores 740 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 1,613 points.

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i7-3520M
Family:	Intel Core i7 (300)
CPU group:	Intel Core i 3000M (29)
Architecture:	Ivy Bridge H
Technology:	22 nm
Segment:	Notebook
Generation:	3
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 2 CPU cores of the Intel Core i7-3520M clock with 2.90 GHz (3.60 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads:	2 / 4
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	2x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	No
Frequency:	2.90 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	3.60 GHz
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):	3.40 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the Intel HD Graphics 4000, the Intel Core i7-3520M has an build in graphic solution. It has 16 SM processors, which have a total of 128 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name:	Intel HD Graphics 4000
GPU frequency:	0.65 GHz
GPU (Turbo):	1.25 GHz
Compute units:	16
Shader:	128
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:	Q1/2011

Max. displays:	3
Generation:	7
Direct X:	11.0
Technology:	22 nm
Max. GPU Memory:	2 GB
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	Decode / Encode
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AV1:	No
AVC:	Decode / Encode
VC-1:	Decode
JPEG:	Decode

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i7-3520M supports up to 32 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.

DDR3L-1333 DDR3L-1600 DDR3-1333 DDR3-1600	21.3 GB/s 25.6 GB/s 21.3 GB/s 25.6 GB/s
Max. Memory:	32 GB
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:	3.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth:	15.8 GB/s

Thermal Management With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i7-3520M has a TDP of 35 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	35 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	--

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3520M has a 4.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology:	22 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	BGA 1023
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	4.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release date:	Q2/2012
Release price:	346 $
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Core i7-3520M
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz (3.60 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-3520M have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

Cinebench R23 Single-Core

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i7-2760QM 4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz	645
	Intel Core m3-7Y32 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	629
	Intel Core i7-2720QM 4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz	623
	Intel Core i7-3520M 2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	621
	Intel Celeron N5095A 4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	619
	Intel Celeron N5095 4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	619
	Intel Celeron N4505 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	619

Cinebench R23 Multi-Core

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i3-8130U 2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	1391
	Intel Core i5-4210M 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	1369
	Intel Core i5-2450M 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	1352
	Intel Core i7-3520M 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	1273
	Intel Core m3-7Y32 2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz	1273
	Intel Core i5-3317U 2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz	1089
	Intel Celeron N4505 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	1055

Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i7-3940XM 4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz	694
	Intel Core i7-3840QM 4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	686
	Intel Core i7-3920XM 4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	686
	Intel Core i7-3520M 2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	685
	Intel Core i5-4302Y 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	676
	Intel Core i7-3820QM 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	675
	Intel Core i5-4300Y 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	665

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Celeron 6305 2C 2T @ 1.80 GHz	1455
	Intel Celeron N5095A 4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	1455
	AMD Ryzen 3 3250C 2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	1449
	Intel Core i7-3520M 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	1446
	Intel Core i5-4200U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	1442
	Intel Celeron 6305E 2C 2T @ 1.80 GHz	1439
	Intel Celeron N5095 4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	1437

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i7-4700HQ 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	744
	Intel Core i7-4700MQ 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	744
	Intel Core i5-7Y54 2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	743
	Intel Core i7-3520M 2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	740
	Intel Core i5-3360M 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	738
	AMD Ryzen 7 2800H 4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	734
	Intel Core i7-2960XM 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	733

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD Ryzen 3 3200U 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	1632
	AMD Ryzen 3 3250U 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	1632
	Intel Core i5-4200M 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	1627
	Intel Core i7-3520M 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	1613
	AMD A10-7870K 4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz	1603
	Intel Core i3-6100H 2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	1597
	Intel Core m3-7Y32 2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz	1588

Cinebench R20 Multi-Core

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i7-7600U 2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz	690
	Intel Celeron J4125 4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	675
	Intel Pentium Silver J5005 4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	669
	Intel Core i7-3520M 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	663
	AMD A10-7800 4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	657
	AMD A8-7600 4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	655
	Intel Core i5-7200U 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	652

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	AMD A9-9420 AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) @ 0.85 GHz	325
	AMD A9-9425 AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) @ 0.85 GHz	325
	AMD A8-7200P AMD Radeon R5 (Kaveri) @ 0.63 GHz	321
	Intel Core i7-3520M Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.25 GHz	320
	Intel Core i3-4010U Intel HD Graphics 4400 @ 1.00 GHz	320
	Intel Core i3-4100U Intel HD Graphics 4400 @ 1.00 GHz	320
	Intel Core i5-4200U Intel HD Graphics 4400 @ 1.00 GHz	320

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	AMD A8-5557M 4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	2892
	AMD A8-3550MX 4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	2866
	Intel Core i5-4210M 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	2864
	Intel Core i7-3520M 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	2862
	AMD A8-7150B 4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	2855
	Intel Core i5-3360M 2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	2845
	Intel Core i5-4278U 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	2839

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i5-7200U 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	865
	Intel Core i7-5500U 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	860
	Intel Core i5-4300M 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	855
	Intel Core i7-3520M 2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	835
	Intel Core i7-6500U 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	834
	Intel Core i5-4210M 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	831
	Intel Core i5-6300U 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	811

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (SC)
646 entries

Cinebench R23 (MC)
626 entries

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,886 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,820 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,510 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,477 entries

Cinebench R20 (MC)
613 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,155 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,457 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
744 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
825 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
836 entries

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