Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
1080p@360Hz·05:09 played
NoahSolis·1h ago
Public1 Tip
450
FPSAverage
315
FPS1% Low
49%/45°C
68%/60°C
32 GB
51%usage
Core i5-2520M vs Ryzen 7 7700X
The Core i5-2520M is much slower than the Ryzen 7 7700X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Ryzen 7 7700X68% Score
- Up to 253% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 11 years and 10 months newer
- Available for $199.99
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 7 7700X has a 80% higher base clock.
LGAG2 (988B)
Sockethelp
AM5Sandy Bridge
Codenamehelp
RaphaelMobile
Segmenthelp
DesktopIntel HD 3000
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon GraphicsDDR3
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-2520M or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700X. It's 750% faster than the Core i5-2520M on average across 100+ games, scoring 68/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 7700X than Core i5-2520M?expand_more
750% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-2520M or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 7700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 68/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-2520M and Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-2520M scores 8/100, Ryzen 7 7700X scores 68/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-2520M or Ryzen 7 7700X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-2520M or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700X is the stronger pick at 68/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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