Ryzen 5 7520U vs Ryzen Embedded V2516

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Embedded V2516
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.51
+41.4%

Ryzen Embedded V2516 outperforms Ryzen 5 7520U by a considerable 41% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Ryzen 5 7520U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9111109
Place by popularitynot in top-10031
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen EmbeddedMendocino (Zen 2, Ryzen 7020)
Power efficiency51.7336.60
Architecture codenameRenoir (2020−2023)Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022)
Release date10 November 2020 (3 years ago)20 September 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Ryzen 5 7520U 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz4.3 GHz
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache384 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache3 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm6 nm
Die size156 mm2100 mm2
Number of transistors9,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Ryzen 5 7520U 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 configuration11
SocketFP6FP6
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Ryzen 5 7520U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI++
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Ryzen 5 7520U are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Ryzen 5 7520U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth68.269 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon Graphics 384SPAMD Radeon 610M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Ryzen 5 7520U.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes204

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.

Ryzen Embedded V2516 8.51
+41.4%
Ryzen 5 7520U 6.02

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.

Ryzen Embedded V2516 13016
+41.4%
Ryzen 5 7520U 9206

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.51 6.02
Recency 10 November 2020 20 September 2022
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 6 nm

Ryzen Embedded V2516 has a 41.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Ryzen 5 7520U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and a 16.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Embedded V2516 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 7520U in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Embedded V2516 is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 7520U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Embedded V2516 and Ryzen 5 7520U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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