AMD Ryzen 5 7520U vs Intel Core i7-4930MX
Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen 5 7520U and Intel Core i7-4930MX processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
- CPU is newer: launch date 9 year(s) 3 month(s) later
- Around 10% higher clock speed: 4.3 GHz vs 3.90 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 6 nm vs 22 nm
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 3.8x lower typical power consumption: 15 Watt vs 57 Watt
- Around 18% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2442 vs 2074
- Around 42% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 9139 vs 6419
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 20 Sep 2022 vs 1 June 2013 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.3 GHz vs 3.90 GHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 6 nm vs 22 nm |
| L2 cache | 512K (per core) vs 1024 KB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt vs 57 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2442 vs 2074 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9139 vs 6419 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4930MX
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 95°C
- 2097152x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 95°C |
| L3 cache | 8192 KB vs 4MB (shared) |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-4930MX
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| Name | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | Intel Core i7-4930MX |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2442 | 2074 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9139 | 6419 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 899 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3278 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1161 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3903 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 6026 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1161 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3903 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 6026 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | Intel Core i7-4930MX | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Mendocino | Haswell |
| Launch date | 20 Sep 2022 | 1 June 2013 |
| Place in performance rating | 976 | 859 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $1,096 | |
| Price now | $1,096 | |
| Processor Number | i7-4930MX | |
| Series | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors | |
| Status | Launched | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 2.55 | |
| Vertical segment | Mobile | |
Performance |
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| Base frequency | 2.8 GHz | 3.00 GHz |
| Die size | 100 mm² | 177 mm |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 512K (per core) | 1024 KB |
| L3 cache | 4MB (shared) | 8192 KB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 6 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 95°C | 100°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.3 GHz | 3.90 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 8 | 8 |
| Unlocked | ||
| 64 bit support | ||
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 100 °C | |
| Transistor count | 1400 Million | |
Memory |
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| ECC memory support | ||
| Supported memory types | DDR5, Dual-channel | DDR3L 1333/1600 |
| Max memory channels | 2 | |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Sockets supported | FP6 | FCPGA946 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt | 57 Watt |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm x 4.7mm | |
Peripherals |
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| PCIe configurations | Gen 3, 4 Lanes, (CPU only) | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4 |
| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
| PCI Express revision | 3 | |
Graphics |
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| Graphics base frequency | 400 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.35 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.35 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 1.7 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| DisplayPort | ||
| eDP | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
| VGA | ||
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Security & Reliability |
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| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
