AMD Ryzen 5 40 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, winning all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 5 40. The largest margin appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the 7533HS scores 12342 against 4841, a 60.8% advantage. That is the single biggest performance gap in the entire comparison, and it sets the tone for the rest of the analysis. The 7533HS also leads Cinebench R15 multi-core by 36.4%, scoring 1243 versus 790, which confirms that the advantage scales across different Cinebench versions and is not an artifact of one specific test.

Single-core results tell a similar story, though the margins are narrower. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the 7533HS scores 175 against 165.5, a 5.4% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a larger gap of 34%, with scores of 1742 and 1150. PassMark single-thread results show a 9.6% difference, 2740 versus 2477. The consistent single-core advantage indicates that the 7533HS holds an edge even in lightly threaded workloads, which is relevant for everyday responsiveness and applications that do not scale well across cores.

The PassMark suite reveals the 7533HS leading across every measured workload. The smallest delta is in random string sorting, where the 7533HS scores 17669 against 15124, a 14.4% lead. Data compression shows a 16.1% advantage, 168692 versus 141533. The largest PassMark delta is in find prime numbers, where the 7533HS scores 48 against 20, a 58.3% gap. Extended instructions show a 42.6% advantage, floating point math a 45.3% advantage, and physics a 47.4% advantage. Integer math and data encryption show 37.8% and 38% leads respectively. The 7533HS also leads PassMark multi-thread by 35.7%, scoring 14520 versus 9341.

The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has no benchmark wins in this comparison. Its closest relative performance appears in random string sorting and data compression, where the deltas are the smallest, but it still trails by double digits. The data shows no workload category where the Ryzen 5 40 comes out ahead, whether the test is single-threaded, multi-threaded, memory-bound, or compute-heavy.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 uses Zen 2 under the Mendocino codename, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses Zen 3+ under the Rembrandt-R codename. Both are built on a 6 nm process at TSMC, so the manufacturing technology is identical, but the core designs differ significantly. The Ryzen 5 40 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads, a 50% increase in both core and thread counts. That core count difference directly explains much of the multi-core performance gap observed in the benchmarks.

Cache configurations also differ substantially. Both processors have 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache, however, is 4 MB shared on the Ryzen 5 40 versus 16 MB shared on the 7533HS, a fourfold difference. The larger L3 cache on the 7533HS helps with data reuse and reduces the need to access main memory, which contributes to its higher scores in memory-sensitive workloads. The die size also differs, with the Ryzen 5 40 measuring 100 mm² and the 7533HS measuring 208 mm², reflecting the additional cores and cache.

Clock speeds favor the 7533HS as well. The Ryzen 5 40 has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The 7533HS has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The 7533HS runs at a higher base clock by 0.50 GHz and a slightly higher boost clock by 0.10 GHz. The power envelope differs too, with the Ryzen 5 40 rated at 15 W TDP and the 7533HS rated at 35 W TDP. The higher TDP on the 7533HS allows it to sustain higher clocks under load, which is consistent with its benchmark dominance.

Memory support diverges as well. The Ryzen 5 40 supports LPDDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s. The 7533HS supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Despite the lower peak memory bandwidth on the 7533HS, its benchmark results still surpass the Ryzen 5 40 across the board, suggesting that core count, cache size, and clocks play a larger role in these workloads than raw memory bandwidth.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Ryzen 5 40 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the 7533HS provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Ryzen 5 40 uses AMD Socket FT6, while the 7533HS uses AMD Socket FP7. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Ryzen 5 40 pairs with Radeon 610M, while the 7533HS pairs with Radeon 660M. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Ryzen 5 40 has a release date of 2025-09-30, while the 7533HS has a release date of 2024-08-31, so the Ryzen 5 40 is the newer part by over a year, but the architectural advantages of the 7533HS still prevail in the recorded data.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 40 in every recorded test, with no exceptions. The biggest win is in Cinebench R23 multi-core at 60.8%, and the smallest win is in Cinebench R15 single-core at 5.4%. The 7533HS also holds a higher percentile rank against all CPUs, sitting at the 73rd percentile, while the Ryzen 5 40 sits at the 70th percentile. The average benchmark score for the 7533HS is 19364, compared to 15882 for the Ryzen 5 40, a 21.9% overall difference.

The nearest rivals for each processor in the database reinforce this positioning. The Ryzen 5 40 sits near the AMD EPYC 75F3 (delta 0.1%), Intel Core Ultra 5 134U (delta -0.2%), AMD EPYC 9354P (delta 0.4%), and AMD EPYC 9334 (delta -0.4%). The 7533HS sits near the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (delta 0%), Intel Core i5-1345U (delta -0.2%), Intel Core i7-8700K (delta 0.7%), and Intel Core i7-10700F (delta -0.7%). The 7533HS competes in a higher performance bracket, surrounded by desktop-class i7 parts from earlier generations, while the Ryzen 5 40 competes with server EPYC parts and low-power mobile chips.

For users selecting between these two, the data supports the 7533HS for any workload where performance matters. The Ryzen 5 40 offers a lower TDP of 15 W versus 35 W, which matters for battery life in thin-and-light designs, but the performance tradeoff is severe. The Ryzen 5 40 loses by double digits in nearly every test, and even its closest loss, Cinebench R15 single-core at 5.4%, is still a loss. The only scenario where the Ryzen 5 40 appears preferable from the recorded data is when the lower power envelope is the primary constraint.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is faster in all recorded multi-core tests. It leads Cinebench R23 multi-core by 60.8% (12342 versus 4841), Cinebench R15 multi-core by 36.4% (1243 versus 790), and PassMark multi-thread by 35.7% (14520 versus 9341).

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 40 better in single-core performance?

A: No. The 7533HS wins every single-core test. It leads Cinebench R23 single-core by 34% (1742 versus 1150), PassMark single-thread by 9.6% (2740 versus 2477), and Cinebench R15 single-core by 5.4% (175 versus 165.5).

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads, a 50% higher core count and thread count.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The Ryzen 5 40 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The 7533HS has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, four times as much.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The 7533HS has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, while the Ryzen 5 40 has a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The base clocks are 3.30 GHz and 2.80 GHz respectively.

Q: Do both processors use the same manufacturing process?

A: Yes. Both are built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Ryzen 5 40 uses the Zen 2 architecture (Mendocino), while the 7533HS uses Zen 3+ (Rembrandt-R).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. Its largest margins come in multi-core compute tasks: Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 60.8% lead, Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 36.4% lead, and PassMark physics shows a 47.4% lead. These results point to workloads that scale with core count and sustained clock speeds, such as rendering, video encoding, scientific simulations, and compilation tasks. The 7533HS also wins in encryption, with a 38% lead in PassMark data encryption, and in extended instructions, with a 42.6% lead, indicating an advantage in workloads that use modern CPU instruction sets.

The AMD Ryzen 5 40 does not win any benchmark, but its relative performance is closest in random string sorting (14.4% behind) and data compression (16.1% behind). These are the only two tests where the gap is under 20%. The Ryzen 5 40 also has a lower TDP of 15 W, which is the only recorded specification where it holds an advantage over the 7533HS, whose TDP is 35 W. For systems where power draw is the dominant concern, the Ryzen 5 40 presents a lower-power option, though the performance cost is substantial.

The 7533HS also benefits from a larger L3 cache, 16 MB versus 4 MB, and a higher base clock, 3.30 GHz versus 2.80 GHz. The Ryzen 5 40 does have a higher memory bandwidth rating at 88.0 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s, but this does not translate into any benchmark win in the recorded data. The 7533HS also offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, compared to PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes on the Ryzen 5 40, which matters for systems with high-speed storage or external GPUs.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification. The Ryzen 5 40 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.80 GHz versus 3.30 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.30 GHz versus 4.40 GHz. TDP is 15 W versus 35 W. The Ryzen 5 40 uses AMD Socket FT6, while the 7533HS uses AMD Socket FP7. Architecture differs as Zen 2 (Mendocino) versus Zen 3+ (Rembrandt-R). Both use a 6 nm process at TSMC, but die size is 100 mm² versus 208 mm². L1 cache is 64 KB per core on both, L2 cache is 512 KB per core on both, but L3 cache is 4 MB shared versus 16 MB shared.

Memory support differs: LPDDR5 on the Ryzen 5 40 versus DDR5 on the 7533HS. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but memory bandwidth is 88.0 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. PCIe support differs as Gen 3 with 4 lanes versus Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as Radeon 610M versus Radeon 660M. Neither supports ECC memory, neither has an unlocked multiplier, and both are active mobile parts. Release dates are 2025-09-30 for the Ryzen 5 40 and 2024-08-31 for the 7533HS. The 7533HS belongs to the 7000 series, while the Ryzen 5 40 has no series designation recorded.