Intel Core i7 3520M (3rd Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5500

CPU Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Intel Core i7 3520M (3rd Gen) and AMD Ryzen 5 5500. Compare overall performance, core and thread counts, cache memory, speed, power efficiency, dimensions, socket compatibility and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect CPU. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the processor that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

CPUs Specifications Comparison

Intel Core i7 3520M (3rd Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i7 3520M (3rd Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Product Type Processor (mobile) Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i7 3520M (3rd Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Type Intel Core i7 3520M (3rd Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket PGA988 Socket Socket AM4
Manufacturing Process 22 nm 7 nm
Thermal Design Power 35 W 65 W
Thermal Specification 105 °C 90 °C
PCI Express Revision 3.0 3.0
PCI Express Configurations 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 -
PCI Express Lanes Qty 16 -
Architecture Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium, AMD StoreMI Technology, "Zen 3" Core Architecture
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Number of Threads 4 threads 12 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 2.9 GHz 3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Bus Speed 1600 MHz -
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 4 MB 16 MB
Cache Memory Details Smart Cache - 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
L2 - 3 MB
L1 - 384 KB
Installed Size 4 MB -
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (GPU) Intel Core i7 3520M (3rd Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Type Intel HD Graphics 4000 -
Base Frequency 650 MHz -
Max Dynamic Frequency 1.25 GHz -
Features Dual Display Capable, Intel FDI, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, InTRU 3D Technology, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), Intel Insider -
MISCELLANEOUS Intel Core i7 3520M (3rd Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Included Accessories - AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler
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