AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep in favor of the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS across every shared PassMark workload. The Ryzen 3 3100U does not win a single head-to-head test in the database. The Ryzen 5 7533HS wins all 11 comparisons, with deltas ranging from -41.9% to -82.5% from the perspective of the Ryzen 3 3100U.

The largest margin appears in integer math, where the Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 50,800 against the Ryzen 3 3100U's 8,873. That represents an 82.5% deficit for the older chip, the steepest gap in the entire comparison. Data encryption follows closely, with the Ryzen 5 7533HS at 10,718 versus 1,972, a delta of -81.6%. Extended instructions show a similar pattern: 11,219 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS against 2,116, a -81.1% difference.

Floating-point math also heavily favors the newer processor. The Ryzen 5 7533HS posts 27,800, while the Ryzen 3 3100U manages 5,854, a -78.9% delta. Data compression shows the Ryzen 5 7533HS at 168,692 versus 38,455, a -77.2% gap. Multi-thread performance tells the same story: 14,520 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS compared to 3,348 for the Ryzen 3 3100U, a -76.9% difference.

The smaller margins still represent substantial advantages. Random string sorting shows the Ryzen 5 7533HS ahead at 17,669 versus 4,666, a -73.6% delta. Physics workloads place the Ryzen 5 7533HS at 821 against 232, a -71.7% gap. Find prime numbers delivers 48 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS and 18 for the Ryzen 3 3100U, a -62.5% delta.

Single-thread performance presents the closest contest, though still lopsided. The Ryzen 5 7533HS records 2,740 in both single-thread tests, while the Ryzen 3 3100U records 1,592 in both. That leaves a -41.9% delta, the narrowest margin of the set. Even in its best relative showing, the Ryzen 3 3100U trails by more than two-fifths.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the hierarchy. The Ryzen 5 7533HS averages 19,364 across its recorded benchmarks, while the Ryzen 3 3100U averages 6,247. The Ryzen 5 7533HS sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, compared to the 62nd percentile for the Ryzen 3 3100U. The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 7533HS include the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V at 19,368 (0% delta), the Intel Core i5-1345U at 19,411 (-0.2%), the Intel Core i7-8700K at 19,238 (0.7%), and the Intel Core i7-10700F at 19,499 (-0.7%). The Ryzen 3 3100U sits near the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X at 6,231 (0.3%), the AMD EPYC 7272 at 6,186 (1%), the Intel Core i9-10920X at 6,347 (-1.6%), and the Intel Core i9-7940X at 6,147 (1.6%).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS averages 19,364, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U averages 6,247. The Ryzen 5 7533HS also holds a higher percentile ranking at 73 versus 62.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 2,740 in the PassMark single-thread test, compared to 1,592 for the Ryzen 3 3100U. This is a -41.9% delta, the smallest margin in the head-to-head comparison.

Q: Does the Ryzen 3 3100U win any benchmark in the comparison?

A: No. The database records 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins all 11. The Ryzen 3 3100U records zero wins.

Q: What is the difference in multi-thread performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 14,520 in the PassMark multi-thread test, against 3,348 for the Ryzen 3 3100U. This represents a -76.9% delta.

Q: Which chip has the larger cache?

A: The Ryzen 5 7533HS has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Ryzen 3 3100U has 4 MB of shared L3 cache. Both use 512 KB of L2 cache per core, but the L1 cache differs: 64 KB per core on the Ryzen 5 7533HS versus 96 KB per core on the Ryzen 3 3100U.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The Ryzen 5 7533HS supports DDR5 memory with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Ryzen 3 3100U supports DDR4 memory with a recorded bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Ryzen 5 7533HS doubles the memory bandwidth figure.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows no workload category where the Ryzen 3 3100U takes the lead. Every recorded test, from integer math to data compression to single-thread operations, favors the Ryzen 5 7533HS. The closest result appears in single-thread performance, where the Ryzen 5 7533HS leads by 41.9%. This suggests the Ryzen 3 3100U is relatively less disadvantaged in lightly threaded tasks, but it still trails by a wide margin.

The Ryzen 5 7533HS dominates in multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads. Its largest advantages come in integer math (-82.5%), data encryption (-81.6%), and extended instructions (-81.1%). These are workloads that benefit from more cores, higher clocks, and newer architecture. The Ryzen 5 7533HS also excels in floating-point math (-78.9%) and data compression (-77.2%), both of which show the processor handling sustained computational loads with substantial headroom over the older chip.

Physics simulations show a -71.7% delta, and random string sorting shows -73.6%. Both results indicate that the Ryzen 5 7533HS maintains a consistent advantage across memory-intensive and algorithmic tasks. The prime number finding test, often sensitive to single-core efficiency, still favors the Ryzen 5 7533HS by 62.5%.

Given the data, the Ryzen 3 3100U is best suited for scenarios where its lower power envelope matters more than raw throughput. It carries a 15 W TDP against the 35 W TDP of the Ryzen 5 7533HS, and it uses the older Picasso architecture on a 12 nm process. For basic mobile productivity, document editing, or lightweight web use, the Ryzen 3 3100U could still function, but the benchmark results do not show any performance area where it outpaces its rival.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks stand at 1.90 GHz for the Ryzen 3 3100U and 3.30 GHz for the Ryzen 5 7533HS. Boost clocks reach 3.20 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3100U and 4.40 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7533HS.

Thermal design power differs substantially: 15 W for the Ryzen 3 3100U versus 35 W for the Ryzen 5 7533HS. The sockets are not interchangeable. The Ryzen 3 3100U uses AMD Socket FP5, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS uses AMD Socket FP7.

Memory support diverges completely. The Ryzen 3 3100U uses DDR4, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS uses DDR5. Memory bus width is dual-channel on both, but the recorded bandwidth figures differ: 38.4 GB/s for the Ryzen 3 3100U and 76.8 GB/s for the Ryzen 5 7533HS. PCIe support also differs, with the Ryzen 3 3100U at Gen 3 and the Ryzen 5 7533HS at Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics present another difference. The Ryzen 3 3100U carries Radeon Vega 8, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS carries Radeon 660M. Part numbers also differ, with the Ryzen 3 3100U listed as YM3100C4T2OFG and the Ryzen 5 7533HS as 100-000001632(FP7)100-000001634(FP7r2). Release dates in the database show the Ryzen 3 3100U dated May 2026 and the Ryzen 5 7533HS dated August 2024, though the production status for both is listed as Active.

Architecture Differences

The architecture gap between these two chips is substantial. The Ryzen 3 3100U belongs to the 3000 series and uses the Picasso codename, based on the Zen+ microarchitecture. The Ryzen 5 7533HS belongs to the 7000 series with the Rembrandt-R codename and uses Zen 3+ architecture. The database explicitly lists the Ryzen 5 7533HS architecture as Zen 3+, while the Ryzen 3 3100U architecture field is null but the generation identifies it as Zen+ (Picasso).

Process node differences are stark. The Ryzen 3 3100U is fabricated on a 12 nm process by GlobalFoundries, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS uses a 6 nm process from TSMC. Die sizes are similar: 210 mm² for the Ryzen 3 3100U and 208 mm² for the Ryzen 5 7533HS. Transistor counts are only recorded for the Ryzen 3 3100U at 4,940 million; the Ryzen 5 7533HS has no transistor count in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ in capacity and per-core allocation. The Ryzen 3 3100U has 96 KB of L1 cache per core and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen 5 7533HS has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 512 KB of L2 cache per core. The newer chip carries four times the shared L3 cache, which benefits multi-threaded workloads and repeated data access patterns.

Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Ryzen 5 7533HS uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU-only lanes, while the Ryzen 3 3100U uses PCIe Gen 3. The Ryzen 5 7533HS also doubles the memory bandwidth through DDR5 support. The integrated graphics differ as well, with Radeon 660M on the Ryzen 5 7533HS and Radeon Vega 8 on the Ryzen 3 3100U.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents an unambiguous case. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U in every recorded workload, with deltas ranging from -41.9% in single-thread tasks to -82.5% in integer math. The Ryzen 5 7533HS delivers 6 cores and 12 threads against 2 cores and 2 threads, higher base and boost clocks, double the memory bandwidth, and four times the L3 cache. Its average benchmark score of 19,364 more than triples the 6,247 average of the Ryzen 3 3100U.

The Ryzen 3 3100U retains advantages only in power consumption and process maturity. Its 15 W TDP is less than half of the 35 W TDP of the Ryzen 5 7533HS, which could suit fanless or ultra-low-power designs. The 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries and the older Picasso architecture suggest a design aimed at entry-level mobile systems. However, the benchmark results show no performance scenario where the Ryzen 3 3100U holds an edge.

The Ryzen 5 7533HS is the clear choice for workloads that demand computational throughput. Its 73rd percentile ranking places it among the better-performing mobile processors in the database, and its nearest rivals include desktop-class parts like the Intel Core i7-8700K and the Intel Core i7-10700F. The Ryzen 3 3100U, at the 62nd percentile, sits closer to high-core-count server and workstation chips like the AMD EPYC 7272 and the Intel Core i9-10920X, but its actual scores remain far lower.

For users who need multi-threaded performance, encryption, compression, or heavy math workloads, the Ryzen 5 7533HS is the only reasonable option from this comparison. For users who prioritize minimal power draw above all else, the Ryzen 3 3100U offers a lower TDP, but it does so at the cost of a 76.9% multi-thread deficit and a 41.9% single-thread deficit. The data does not support any scenario where the Ryzen 3 3100U wins on performance. The Ryzen 5 7533HS is the superior processor by every measured metric.