Ryzen 9 3900XT vs i5-520UM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-520UM
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 18 Watt
0.57
Ryzen 9 3900XT
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
20.56
+3507%

Ryzen 9 3900XT outperforms Core i5-520UM by a whopping 3507% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-520UM and Ryzen 9 3900XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2827274
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data26.06
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5AMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency3.0018.53
Architecture codenameArrandale (2010−2011)Matisse 2 (2020)
Release date7 January 2010 (14 years ago)16 June 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$241$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-520UM and Ryzen 9 3900XT basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads424
Base clock speed1.07 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed1.87 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0no data
Bus rate1 × 2.5 GT/sno data
Multiplier8no data
L1 cache128 KB768 KB
L2 cache512 KB6 MB
L3 cache3 MB64 MB
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size81+114 mm274 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors382+177 Million3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-520UM and Ryzen 9 3900XT compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketBGA1288AM4
Power consumption (TDP)18 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-520UM and Ryzen 9 3900XT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
PAE36 Bitno data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-520UM and Ryzen 9 3900XT technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-520UM and Ryzen 9 3900XT are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-520UM and Ryzen 9 3900XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-800DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size8 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth12.799 GB/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel Processors-
Clear Video+-
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency500 MHz-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-520UM and Ryzen 9 3900XT integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-520UM and Ryzen 9 3900XT.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-520UM 0.57
Ryzen 9 3900XT 20.56
+3507%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-520UM 908
Ryzen 9 3900XT 32660
+3497%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.57 20.56
Recency 7 January 2010 16 June 2020
Physical cores 2 12
Threads 4 24
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 18 Watt 105 Watt

i5-520UM has 483.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 3900XT, on the other hand, has a 3507% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 500% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 3900XT is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-520UM in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-520UM is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 3900XT is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-520UM and Ryzen 9 3900XT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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