CPUs / Compare
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U vs Intel Core i5-13420H
Product A: AMD
37 of 74 known
Change AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
Product B: Intel
38 of 74 known
Change Intel Core i5-13420H
31 of 66 fields differ
- 20 different values
- 11 known for one only
- 10 the same
- 25 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 90 CPUs.
- L3 cacheA: 4MBB: 12MBIntel is 3 times higher.
- Base power (TDP)Lower is betterA: 15WB: 45WAMD is 30 W lower.
- CoresA: 4B: 8Intel has 4 more.
All 74 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
5 of 13 differ
Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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
6 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 Core i5-13420H
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 4 | 2.1 | 4.6 |
| Efficiency | 4 | 1.5 | 3.4 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232173/intel-core-i513420h-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-60-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026Total Cores 8. # of Performance-cores 4 with Performance-core Max Turbo 4.60 GHz. # of Efficient-cores 4 with Efficient-core Max Turbo 3.40 GHz. The base clocks are not on ARK and come from Intel's launch deck. ARK names no core architecture, so core_name is left out.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2023/client-computing/Intel-13th-Gen-Core-Mobile-Press-Deck.pdfRead 14 October 2026H-series table for enthusiast laptops: i5-13420H, 8C 12T, 4P 4E, 12 MB L3, max turbo 4.6 GHz and 3.4 GHz, base frequency 2.1 GHz and 1.5 GHz, 48 EU, graphics 1.4 GHz, memory 5200, 45 W base power. The table lists 95 W maximum turbo power, which differs from ARK.4Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raptor_LakeRead 14 October 2026Raptor Lake-H table: i5-13420H with 4 P-cores at 2.1 GHz base and 4.6 GHz turbo and 4 E-cores at 1.5 GHz base and 3.4 GHz turbo, 12 MB cache. Agrees with Intel's launch deck.
Cores
4
8
Cores labelled performance
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4
Cores labelled efficiency
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4
Threads
Max boost clock
Unlocked for overclocking
Cache
2 of 3 differ
L2 cache
Not available
L3 cache
AMD 3D V-Cache
Power and thermals
4 of 4 differ
Base power (TDP)
Configurable power range
Not available
Memory
4 of 6 differ
Memory support
AAMD Ryzen 5 7520U
| Memory type | Module type | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|---|
| LPDDR5 | Soldered | 5,500 |
BIntel Core i5-13420H
| Memory type | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|
| DDR5 | 5,200 |
| DDR4 | 3,200 |
| LPDDR5 | 5,200 |
| LPDDR5X | 5,200 |
| LPDDR4X | 4,267 |
Max memory speed (official)
5,500MT/s
5,200MT/s
Memory channels
Memory bandwidth (claimed)
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Max memory
Platform
6 of 7 differ
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 Core i5-13420H
Not availableCPU PCIe lanes in total
4
Not available
Highest PCIe generation
3
Not available
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 Core i5-13420H
| Standard |
|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 |
Native USB4 or Thunderbolt
No
Yes
Integrated graphics
4 of 9 differ
Integrated graphics
Integrated GPU
Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232173/intel-core-i513420h-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-60-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026GPU Name: Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors. The graphics rows list 48 Execution Units and no Xe-core count, so the GPU core count is left out.
GPU cores
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Max GPU clock
Max displays
DisplayPort version
HDMI version
Hardware video encode
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Hardware video decode
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NPU
None of 2 known
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
None of 2 known
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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Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
None of 1 known
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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