AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the AMD Ryzen 5 220 across all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Ryzen 5 7533HS does not secure a single win. The margins, however, are not uniform, and the distribution of these deltas reveals where the Ryzen 5 220 is strongest.

The largest advantage appears in PassMark's random string sorting, where the Ryzen 5 220 scores 25433 against 17669, a delta of 43.9%. This is a substantial lead in a memory-latency-sensitive workload. Extended instructions follow closely, with the Ryzen 5 220 at 15512 versus 11219, a 38.3% advantage, indicating a major gap in SIMD and specialized instruction throughput. Prime number finding shows a 35.4% delta (65 vs 48), and single-thread performance is 33.1% ahead (3646 vs 2740), which aligns with the higher boost clock and newer architecture of the Ryzen 5 220.

The Cinebench results are consistent. In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 5 220 delivers a multicore score of 15502 against 12342, a 25.6% lead. The single-core score in the same test is 2188 versus 1742, also 25.6%. This pattern repeats in R20 and R15, with multicore and single-core deltas holding at 25.6% and 25.7% respectively. The consistency across these render workloads suggests a uniform architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The smallest margins are in integer math and data encryption. PassMark integer math shows a 14.1% lead (57987 vs 50800), and data encryption shows 16.6% (12493 vs 10718). These are still comfortable wins, but they indicate that the Ryzen 5 7533HS is relatively closer in scalar integer work. Data compression sits at a 26.1% delta (212739 vs 168692), while floating-point math is 27.7% ahead (35500 vs 27800). Multithreaded PassMark shows a 28% advantage (18582 vs 14520), and the physics test shows 19.7% (983 vs 821).

In aggregate, the Ryzen 5 220 posts an average benchmark score of 22289, placing it at the 75th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Ryzen 5 7533HS averages 19364, at the 73rd percentile. The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 220 include the Intel Core i7-10700K (avg score 22230, delta 0.3%) and the Intel Core i5-13500H (22468, delta -0.8%). The Ryzen 5 7533HS sits near the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (19368, delta 0%) and the Intel Core i7-8700K (19238, delta 0.7%). This places the Ryzen 5 220 in the performance class of a desktop Core i7-10700K, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS is closer to a desktop Core i7-8700K.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins in Cinebench R23 multicore performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 scores 15502 against 12342 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS, a 25.6% advantage.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 220 scores 3646 in PassMark single-thread against 2740 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS, a 33.1% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the margin is 25.6% (2188 vs 1742).

Q: Is there any benchmark where the Ryzen 5 7533HS wins?

A: No. The head-to-head data lists 17 comparisons, and the Ryzen 5 220 wins all of them.

Q: How do these CPUs compare to their nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Ryzen 5 220 averages 22289, which is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10700K and 0.8% behind the Intel Core i5-13500H. The Ryzen 5 7533HS averages 19364, matching the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V and sitting 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i7-8700K.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth?

A: The Ryzen 5 220 supports 89.6 GB/s, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS supports 76.8 GB/s. Both use dual-channel DDR5.

Q: Do both CPUs have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 6 cores and 12 threads.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS in every recorded benchmark, with deltas ranging from 14.1% to 43.9%. The Ryzen 5 220 is the stronger processor for essentially any workload represented in the database.

Buyers should note the performance class differences. The Ryzen 5 220's average score of 22289 places it near the Intel Core i7-10700K, a desktop part, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS at 19364 sits near the Intel Core i7-8700K. The Ryzen 5 220 also holds a higher percentile ranking (75th versus 73rd).

The Ryzen 5 7533HS is not a weak chip in absolute terms, but in direct comparison it is consistently behind. The only reasons to pick the Ryzen 5 7533HS would be factors not visible in the benchmark data, such as platform-level integration or specific socket requirements, since the two use different sockets (FP8 versus FP7). On pure measured performance, the Ryzen 5 220 is the clear choice.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The Ryzen 5 220 has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Ryzen 5 7533HS has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Ryzen 5 220 has a higher boost clock by 0.50 GHz, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS has a higher base clock by 0.10 GHz.

Thermal design power differs: the Ryzen 5 220 is rated at 28 W, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS is rated at 35 W. The Ryzen 5 220 uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS uses AMD Socket FP7. The process nodes differ: the Ryzen 5 220 is built on a 4 nm node, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS uses a 6 nm node, both from TSMC.

The L2 cache configuration differs. The Ryzen 5 220 has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS has 512 KB per core. Both share 16 MB of L3. The L1 cache is identical at 64 KB per core. The Ryzen 5 220 has a die size of 137 mm² and is listed with 20,900 million transistors. The Ryzen 5 7533HS has a die size of 208 mm², with no transistor count recorded.

Memory bandwidth favors the Ryzen 5 220 at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. PCIe lane counts differ: the Ryzen 5 220 provides 14 CPU lanes, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS provides 20 lanes, both Gen 4. The integrated graphics differ as well: the Ryzen 5 220 uses the Radeon 740M, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Radeon 660M. Neither CPU supports ECC memory, and both are locked (multiplier not unlocked).

Architecture Differences

The architecture gap is significant. The Ryzen 5 220 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS uses Zen 3+ under the Rembrandt-R codename. This is a generational difference: Zen 4 is a newer design with substantial IPC improvements over Zen 3+, which the benchmark data reflects.

The process node difference reinforces this. The Ryzen 5 220 is fabricated on a 4 nm process, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS uses 6 nm. The smaller node for the Ryzen 5 220 enables a smaller die (137 mm² versus 208 mm²) and likely contributes to its higher boost clock and lower TDP (28 W versus 35 W) despite the performance advantage.

Cache hierarchy also differs in an important way. Both have 64 KB of L1 per core and 16 MB of shared L3, but the Ryzen 5 220 has twice the L2 per core: 1 MB versus 512 KB. This larger L2 cache is a likely contributor to the Ryzen 5 220's strong showing in memory-sensitive workloads like random string sorting, where it leads by 43.9%.

The Ryzen 5 7533HS is part of the 7000 series and uses the Rembrandt-R codename, while the Ryzen 5 220 is listed under the Hawk Point codename. The Ryzen 5 7533HS has a larger die (208 mm²) but no transistor count in the database. The Ryzen 5 220 lists 20,900 million transistors. Neither CPU features 3D V-Cache.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 220 wins every benchmark category in the head-to-head data, so the useful question is where its margins are largest and smallest.

The Ryzen 5 220 is at its best in workloads that stress the memory subsystem and SIMD units. Random string sorting (43.9% lead), extended instructions (38.3%), and prime number finding (35.4%) are its top three deltas. These results point to a clear advantage in data processing, encryption, and scientific or numerical workloads. The 33.1% single-thread lead also makes it the better choice for lightly threaded applications that depend on a single core's speed.

The Ryzen 5 220 is slightly less dominant, though still clearly ahead, in integer math (14.1%) and data encryption (16.6%). These are the areas where the Ryzen 5 7533HS is closest, suggesting that its Zen 3+ cores handle scalar integer operations relatively well. Even so, a 14.1% deficit is not a competitive margin.

For content creation and rendering, the Cinebench results show a consistent 25.6% to 25.7% advantage for the Ryzen 5 220 across R15, R20, and R23, in both single-core and multicore tests. The Ryzen 5 7533HS is not competitive in these workloads.

The Ryzen 5 7533HS does not have a single benchmark win, so there is no recorded workload where it is the better processor. Its only advantages are in the specification sheet: a higher base clock (3.30 GHz versus 3.20 GHz), more PCIe lanes (20 versus 14), and a lower power draw is not indicated since its TDP is actually higher. The 35 W TDP of the Ryzen 5 7533HS is higher than the 28 W of the Ryzen 5 220, meaning the Ryzen 5 220 delivers more performance with a lower thermal envelope.

For a user prioritizing raw throughput, single-thread responsiveness, memory bandwidth, or efficiency, the Ryzen 5 220 is the superior part. The Ryzen 5 7533HS only makes sense in a system that specifically requires the FP7 socket or the Radeon 660M integrated graphics, since the benchmark data shows no performance-based reason to prefer it.