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AMD Ryzen 5 7520U vs Intel Core i5-1334U: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U vs Intel Core i5-1334U l3 cache compared
On l3 cache the spread is 67%, AMD Ryzen 5 7520U 4 MB against Intel Core i5-1334U 12 MB, so Intel Core i5-1334U takes it. The benchmark result agrees. Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core) puts Intel Core i5-1334U 40% ahead, 8,705 against 5,245.
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U vs Intel Core i5-1334U: which one fits your build
The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U is the one to take 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 i5-1334U suits budget and midrange thin-and-light laptops and office work, browsing, video calls and streaming, though it is the wrong buy for gaming beyond older or light titles at low settings. It is the wrong buy for heavy video rendering or code compiling, where H-series chips finish sooner. 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 i5-1334U (7.7/10): the Intel Core i5-1334U prioritizes battery life and portability, fitting thin business and everyday laptops.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Tdp, integrated graphics, form factor, market segment and smt enabled read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U and Intel Core i5-1334U differ on total cores?
Yes. Total Cores reads 4 on the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U versus 10 on the Intel Core i5-1334U.
Is the Base Power the same on the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U and Intel Core i5-1334U?
It is. Both are listed at 15 W, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- Laptop
Codename
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- Mendocino
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 2022
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 2023
TDP
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 15 W
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 15 W
iGPU
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- AMD Radeon 740M/760M/780M Graphics (RDNA 3)
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Market Segment
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- Zen 4 (Phoenix/Hawk Point)
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- Raptor Lake
Socket
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- BGA (soldered, mobile)
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- BGA 1744
Process Node
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 6 nm
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 4
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 10Best
Performance Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 4Best
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 2
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 0
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 8Best
Total Threads
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 8
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 12Best
SMT Enabled
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 1.7 GHz
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 1.3 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 4.9 GHz
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 4.6 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 4 MB-67%
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 12 MBBest
Base Power
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 15 W
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 15 W
Memory Type
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- LPDDR5
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- Yes
Benchmarks
- General CPU
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 5,245-40%
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 8,705Best
Renders a 3D scene on every core. Shows speed in rendering and other heavy work.
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 4,504-40%
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 7,476Best
Everyday tasks like photo editing, compression and compiling, run on all cores.
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- 1,385-39%
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 2,257Best
The same everyday tasks on one core. Tracks how responsive the PC feels.
Which one should you pick?
Choose 7520U if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 1334U if you want the higher L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB), the higher cinebench R23 (Multi-Core) (8,705 vs 5,245) and the higher geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) (7,476 vs 4,504).
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 i5-1334U
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-1334U prioritizes battery life and portability, fitting thin business and everyday laptops.