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AMD Ryzen 5 7520U vs Intel Core i3-1315U: Comparison
What is the difference between AMD Ryzen 5 7520U and Intel Core i3-1315U?
Start with l3 cache, because it is the widest measured gap between them: AMD Ryzen 5 7520U 4 MB against Intel Core i3-1315U 10 MB, 60% in favour of Intel Core i3-1315U. The benchmark result agrees. Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core) puts Intel Core i3-1315U 12% ahead, 5,984 against 5,245.
Who each one is for
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 built 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 i3-1315U suits entry-level and student thin-and-light laptops and browsing, documents, email and video calls, though it is the wrong buy for gaming beyond very light or older titles. It is equally the pick for buyers on a tight budget who want a modern Intel laptop. Avoid it for heavy multitasking or long multi-core jobs, where Core i5 chips with more cores do better. 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.
What AMD Ryzen 5 7520U and Intel Core i3-1315U 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.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U and Intel Core i3-1315U differ on total cores?
Yes. Total Cores reads 4 on the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U versus 6 on the Intel Core i3-1315U.
Is the SMT Enabled the same on the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U and Intel Core i3-1315U?
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 i3-1315U
- Laptop
Codename
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- Mendocino
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 2022
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 2023
TDP
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 15 W
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 15 W
iGPU
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- AMD Radeon 740M/760M/780M Graphics (RDNA 3)
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- Intel UHD Graphics
Market Segment
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- Laptop
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- Zen 4 (Phoenix/Hawk Point)
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- Raptor Lake
Socket
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- BGA (soldered, mobile)
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered)
Process Node
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 6 nm
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 4
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 6Best
Performance Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 4Best
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 2
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 0
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 4Best
Total Threads
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 8
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 8
SMT Enabled
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- Yes
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 1.7 GHz
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 1.2 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 4.9 GHz
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 4.5 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 4 MB-60%
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 10 MBBest
Base Power
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 15 W
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 15 W
Memory Type
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- LPDDR5
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- Yes
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- Yes
Benchmarks
- General CPU
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 5,245-12%
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 5,984Best
Renders a 3D scene on every core. Shows speed in rendering and other heavy work.
Which one should you pick?
Choose 7520U if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 1315U if you want the higher L3 cache (10 MB vs 4 MB) and the higher cinebench R23 (Multi-Core) (5,984 vs 5,245).
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 i3-1315U
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i3-1315U prioritizes battery life and portability, fitting thin business and everyday laptops rather than performance-first designs.