The Intel Core i5-520M is a dual-core mobile processor with a base clock speed of 2.4 GHz. It features 2 cores and 4 threads, and can reach up to 2.93 GHz with Turbo Mode. This processor has 3 MB of L3 cache and integrated HD graphics. It uses the G1 socket (also known as BGA 1288).

While it was a capable processor for its time, it is considered an older CPU and may not be competitive with newer processors for demanding tasks like modern gaming.