Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U vs Intel Core 3 100U: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U vs Intel Core 3 100U: the l3 cache difference
L3 cache is where these two genuinely part company, AMD Ryzen 5 7520U 4 MB against Intel Core 3 100U 10 MB, a 60% lead for Intel Core 3 100U. Release year is not the same on both, 2022 on the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U versus 2024 on the Intel Core 3 100U. There is a split on igpu as well, AMD Radeon 740M/760M/780M Graphics on the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U versus Intel Iris Xe Graphics on the Intel Core 3 100U.
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U vs Intel Core 3 100U: which one fits your build
Buy the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U for low-cost laptops for browsing, email and schoolwork and streaming video and video calls, though it is not the pick for heavy multitasking, video editing or 3D work and gaming beyond very light or older titles. It is not the one for buyers who want to add RAM later, since it uses soldered LPDDR5 only. The Intel Core 3 100U suits ultra-thin laptops and business laptops, though it is not built for gaming laptops and heavy sustained workloads. Our rating of the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U (7.8/10): the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U is a well-balanced ultraportable chip that prioritizes battery life and everyday responsiveness. Our rating of the Intel Core 3 100U (7.7/10): the Intel Core 3 100U prioritizes battery life and portability, fitting thin business and everyday laptops.
What AMD Ryzen 5 7520U and Intel Core 3 100U have in common
Everything else lines up. Total threads, tdp, integrated graphics, form factor and market segment read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 2 further specifications as well.
Do the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U and Intel Core 3 100U differ on total cores?
Yes. Total Cores reads 4 on the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U versus 6 on the Intel Core 3 100U.
Is the SMT Enabled the same on the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U and Intel Core 3 100U?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- Laptop
- Intel Core 3 100U
- Laptop
Codename
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- Mendocino
- Intel Core 3 100U
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 2022
- Intel Core 3 100U
- 2024
TDP
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 15 W
- Intel Core 3 100U
- 15 W
iGPU
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- AMD Radeon 740M/760M/780M Graphics (RDNA 3)
- Intel Core 3 100U
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Market Segment
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- Laptop
- Intel Core 3 100U
- Laptop
Socket
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- BGA (soldered, mobile)
- Intel Core 3 100U
- BGA 1744
Process Node
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 6 nm
- Intel Core 3 100U
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 4
- Intel Core 3 100U
- 6Best
Performance Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 4Best
- Intel Core 3 100U
- 2
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 0
- Intel Core 3 100U
- 4Best
Total Threads
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 8
- Intel Core 3 100U
- 8
SMT Enabled
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- Yes
- Intel Core 3 100U
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 1.7 GHz
- Intel Core 3 100U
- 1.2 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 4.9 GHz
- Intel Core 3 100U
- 4.4 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 4 MB-60%
- Intel Core 3 100U
- 10 MBBest
Base Power
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 15 W
- Intel Core 3 100U
- 15 W
Memory Type
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- LPDDR5
- Intel Core 3 100U
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR5x, LPDDR4x
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- Yes
- Intel Core 3 100U
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 7520U if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 100U if you want the higher L3 cache (10 MB vs 4 MB).
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U is a well-balanced ultraportable chip that prioritizes battery life and everyday responsiveness.
Intel Core 3 100U
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core 3 100U prioritizes battery life and portability, fitting thin business and everyday laptops.