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AMD Ryzen 5 7520C vs AMD Ryzen 5 8540U: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 7520C and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U differ on release year: AMD Ryzen 5 7520C at 2022, AMD Ryzen 5 8540U at 2023. They match on 6 other specifications, including form factor, tdp and socket.
Specs
| Specification |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| TDP | 15 W | 15 W |
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2, Chromebook-optimized) | AMD Radeon 740M/760M/780M Graphics (RDNA 3) |
| Socket | BGA (soldered, mobile) | BGA (soldered, mobile) |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 1.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Architecture | Zen 3+ (Mendocino/Phoenix, Chromebook) | Zen 4 (Phoenix/Hawk Point) |
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7520C
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 5 7520C is a well-balanced ultraportable chip that prioritizes battery life and everyday responsiveness.
AMD Ryzen 5 8540U
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U is a well-balanced ultraportable chip that prioritizes battery life and everyday responsiveness.