CPUs / Compare
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U vs Intel Celeron N4500
Product A: AMD
37 of 74 known
Change AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
Product B: Intel
36 of 74 known
Change Intel Celeron N4500
29 of 66 fields differ
- 19 different values
- 10 known for one only
- 10 the same
- 27 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 90 CPUs.
- Base power (TDP)Lower is betterA: 15WB: 6WIntel is 9 W lower.
- CoresA: 4B: 2AMD has 2 more.
- Max memory speed (official, any module type)A: 5,500MT/sB: 2,933MT/sAMD is 2,567 MT/s higher.
- Max boost clockA: 4.3GHzB: 2.8GHzAMD is 1.5 GHz higher.
All 74 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Available1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/212326/intel-celeron-processor-n4500-4m-cache-up-to-2-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Marketing Status: Launched. The ordering tab shows the tray code and spec code and no status label.6Press articledealnews.com/products/Acer/Acer-Chromebook-Celeron-N4500-15-6-Laptop/495604.htmlRead 16 October 2026Dealnews: Best Buy sold the Acer Chromebook 315 (CB315-4H-C0BR) with the Celeron N4500 for $129 until 20 March 2026. The deal has expired, so this shows the chip in new laptops in 2026 but not live stock today.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Segment
Instruction set
Codename
CPU process (as published)
CPU process node
AVX-512
Cores and clocks
4 of 7 differ
Core configuration
AAMD Ryzen 5 7520U
| Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Zen 2 | 2.8 | 4.3 |
BIntel Celeron N4500
| Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Tremont | 1.1 | 2.8 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/212326/intel-celeron-processor-n4500-4m-cache-up-to-2-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Total Cores 2, Processor Base Frequency 1.10 GHz and Burst Frequency 2.80 GHz. ARK names no core roles and no core architecture. The datasheet names the cores.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/633935/633935-006.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 1.3 Features Supported: up to four Tremont Atom Cores. The N4500 has two. Core names the architecture only. The SKU map lists the 1.1 GHz HFM and 2.8 GHz burst clocks.
Cores
4
2
Cores labelled performance
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Cores labelled efficiency
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Threads
Max boost clock
Unlocked for overclocking
Cache
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L2 cache
1.5MB3Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/633935/633935-006.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2.2.2: the L2 cache is 1.5 MB, shared by the cores in the module. Section 1.3 lists L2 1.5 MB and L3 4 MB. The L2 does not shrink on the two-core part.7Spec databasetechnical.city/en/cpu/Celeron-N4500Read 16 October 2026Lists L2 1.5 MB shared and L3 4 MB shared, the same as the datasheet.
L3 cache
4MB1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/212326/intel-celeron-processor-n4500-4m-cache-up-to-2-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 20264 MB Intel Smart Cache. The datasheet says the 4 MB is the last level cache, also called third level cache.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/633935/633935-006.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2.2.1: the size of the LLC is 4 MB. Section 1.3 lists L3 4 MB.7Spec databasetechnical.city/en/cpu/Celeron-N4500Read 16 October 2026Lists L3 4 MB shared.
AMD 3D V-Cache
Power and thermals
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Base power (TDP)
Max turbo power
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Configurable power range
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Memory
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Memory support
AAMD Ryzen 5 7520U
| Memory type | Module type | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|---|
| LPDDR5 | Soldered | 5,500 |
BIntel Celeron N4500
| Memory type | Module type | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|---|
| DDR4 | SO-DIMM | 2,933 |
| LPDDR4X | Soldered | 2,933 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/212326/intel-celeron-processor-n4500-4m-cache-up-to-2-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Memory Types: DDR4 and LPDDR4x. Maximum Memory Speed 2933 MHz, which is 2933 MT/s in the datasheet. ARK names no module type or configuration.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/633935/633935-006.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 24 pairs DDR4 with SoDIMM and LPDDR4/4x with memory down. Table 22: maximum data rate 2933 MT/s for both. Memory-down is stored as soldered.
Max memory speed (official)
5,500MT/s
2,933MT/s
Memory channels
21Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/212326/intel-celeron-processor-n4500-4m-cache-up-to-2-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Max # of Memory Channels: 2.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/633935/633935-006.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 22: LPDDR4x as 2 x 32 or 4 x 32 bits and DDR4 as 1 x 64 or 2 x 64 bits. A full build has two 64-bit channels.
Memory bandwidth (claimed)
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Max memory
Platform
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Socket or package
FT62Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/10-series/amd-ryzen-5-40.htmlRead 15 October 2026The 7520U page has no socket row. AMD's page for the renamed chip, the Ryzen 5 40, lists CPU Socket FT6. That page shows the same Former Codename (Mendocino), core count, clocks, cache, TDP, memory, graphics and PCIe rows as the 7520U page, and Tom's Hardware calls the rename a rebadge.3Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_Ryzen_processorsRead 15 October 2026Mendocino (7020 series) section: Socket FT6 for all Ryzen 7020 notebook APUs, with the Ryzen 5 7520U listed at 4 cores, 8 threads, 2.8 GHz base, 4.3 GHz boost, 4 MB L3, Radeon 610M with 2 CUs, 15 W and a release date of 20 September 2022.
Compatible chipsets
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CPU PCIe lanes
AAMD Ryzen 5 7520U
| PCIe generation | Lanes |
|---|---|
| 3 | 4 |
BIntel Celeron N4500
Not availableCPU PCIe lanes in total
4
Not available
Highest PCIe generation
3
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Native USB ports
AAMD Ryzen 5 7520U
| Standard | Count |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) | 1 |
| USB 2.0 | 3 |
BIntel Celeron N4500
Not availableNative USB4 or Thunderbolt
No
Not available
Integrated graphics
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Integrated graphics
Integrated GPU
GPU cores
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Max GPU clock
Max displays
31Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/212326/intel-celeron-processor-n4500-4m-cache-up-to-2-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026# of Displays Supported: 3.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/633935/633935-006.pdfRead 16 October 2026The display chapter lists three display interfaces, DDI 0, DDI 1 and DDI 2, which matches ARK.
DisplayPort version
HDMI version
Hardware video encode
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Hardware video decode
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NPU
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NPU performance
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Total AI performance
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Measured performance
None of 7 known
Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Cinebench 2026 single-thread
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Cinebench 2026 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
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Game frame rates
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Measured power and temperature
None of 5 known
CPU power in multi-thread load (measured)
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CPU power while gaming (measured)
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CPU power at idle (measured)
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CPU temperature in stress test
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All-core clock in stress test
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In the box
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Cooler in the box
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Included cooler
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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cdrdv2-public.intel.com/633935/633935-006.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/633935/633935-006.pdfRead 16 October 2026Intel Pentium Silver and Intel Celeron Processors Datasheet, Volume 1 of 2, document 633935, revision 006, December 2022. Its SKU map lists the N4500 with 2 cores, 6 W TDP, HFM 1.1 GHz, burst 2.8 GHz, 16 EUs and graphics burst 750 MHz.
Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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