AMD Ryzen 5 7400F vs AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS are both six-core, twelve-thread processors from the 7000 series, but they serve entirely different segments. The 7400F is a desktop chip built on Zen 4, while the 7533HS is a mobile part using Zen 3+. The benchmark data shows a decisive performance gap between the two, with the desktop chip winning all seventeen recorded head-to-head comparisons. The average benchmark score for the 7400F is 32750, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the 7533HS averages 19364, sitting in the 73rd percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Ryzen 5 7400F dominates every benchmark in the database, but the margin varies significantly by workload. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 7400F scores 21765 against 12342 for the 7533HS, a 76.3% advantage. The single-core result in the same test shows 3072 versus 1742, also a 76.3% gap. These consistent Cinebench deltas, ranging from 76.3% to 76.6% across all R15, R20, and R23 runs, indicate a uniform IPC and clock advantage rather than a workload-specific edge.

The largest single delta appears in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the 7400F scores 191 and the 7533HS scores 48, a 297.9% difference. This extreme margin suggests a substantial difference in integer arithmetic efficiency and memory latency handling. The physics test also shows a massive gap, with 1660 versus 821, a 102.2% lead. Random string sorting favors the 7400F by 98.6%, 35096 versus 17669, showing a strong advantage in memory-bound operations.

Smaller but still decisive wins appear in integer math, where the 7400F scores 74745 against 50800, a 47.1% lead, and single-thread PassMark, 3689 versus 2740, a 34.6% advantage. Data encryption shows a 55.9% gap, 16712 versus 10718. Extended instructions, which includes AVX and other SIMD workloads, shows the 7400F at 21747 versus 11219, a 93.8% lead. Floating point math delivers 45799 versus 27800, a 64.7% delta. Data compression rounds out the results with 289999 versus 168692, a 71.9% advantage.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 7400F wins every recorded benchmark, so the analysis focuses on the magnitude of each victory. The largest wins for the desktop chip come from prime number calculation, physics simulation, and random string sorting, all of which are heavily dependent on raw core speed, cache capacity, and memory bandwidth. The 7400F has 32 MB of shared L3 cache and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, compared to 16 MB and 76.8 GB/s for the mobile chip. These resources directly feed the workloads where the delta exceeds 90%.

The smaller wins for the 7400F, such as integer math and single-thread PassMark, still show a comfortable lead of over 34%. There is no benchmark category where the 7533HS closes the gap to a competitive margin. The mobile chip's only structural advantage is its integrated Radeon 660M graphics, which the desktop 7400F lacks entirely. For tasks that rely on the CPU alone, the data shows no scenario where the 7533HS takes the lead. The 7400F also has a higher boost clock at 4.70 GHz versus 4.40 GHz, and a higher base clock at 3.70 GHz versus 3.30 GHz, which explains the consistent single-thread superiority.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use different Zen generations. The 7400F is built on Zen 4 with the Raphael codename, while the 7533HS uses Zen 3+ with the Rembrandt-R codename. The process node differs accordingly: the 7400F uses a 5 nm TSMC process, and the 7533HS uses a 6 nm TSMC process. The 7400F has a transistor count of 6,570 million on a 71 mm² die, while the 7533HS lists no transistor count but has a much larger die at 208 mm².

Cache configurations differ substantially. Both chips have 64 KB of L1 per core, but the 7400F has 1 MB of L2 per core versus 512 KB per core on the 7533HS. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared on the 7400F and 16 MB shared on the 7533HS. This doubling of both L2 and L3 capacity is a major factor in the performance gap, particularly in the prime number and string sorting tests.

Memory support is DDR5 for both, with dual-channel buses, but the 7400F reaches 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the 7533HS. ECC memory is supported on the 7400F but not on the 7533HS. PCIe capability also differs: the 7400F has Gen 5 with 24 lanes, while the 7533HS has Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The 7400F uses the AMD Socket AM5, and the 7533HS uses the AMD Socket FP7. Thermal design power differs sharply, with the 7400F rated at 65 W and the 7533HS at 35 W, reflecting the desktop versus mobile positioning.

The 7400F has an unlocked multiplier and a launch MSRP of $229. The 7533HS has a locked multiplier and no recorded launch MSRP. The 7400F has no integrated graphics, while the 7533HS includes Radeon 660M. Release dates also differ: the 7400F launched on 2025-01-08, and the 7533HS launched on 2024-08-31.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3072 against 1742 for the 7533HS, a 76.3% advantage. PassMark single-thread shows 3689 versus 2740, a 34.6% lead.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The 7400F leads decisively. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 21765 versus 12342, a 76.3% gap. PassMark multithread shows 25645 versus 14520, a 76.6% delta.

Q: What is the largest performance difference between the two?

A: The PassMark find prime numbers test shows the biggest gap, with the 7400F scoring 191 and the 7533HS scoring 48, a 297.9% difference.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory type?

A: Both support DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses. The 7400F has a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s and supports ECC, while the 7533HS has 76.8 GB/s and does not support ECC.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS includes Radeon 660M integrated graphics. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The 7533HS averages 19364, placing it in the 73rd percentile.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 7400F | AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Base Clock | 3.70 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | AMD Socket FP7 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 3+ |

| Codename | Raphael | Rembrandt-R |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 6 nm |

| Transistors | 6,570 million | Not listed |

| Die Size | 71 mm² | 208 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | Radeon 660M |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $229 | Not listed |

| Release Date | 2025-01-08 | 2024-08-31 |

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a single conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is the faster processor in every measured category. Its 83rd percentile standing against all CPUs, compared to the 73rd percentile for the 7533HS, confirms a wide overall gap. The 7400F wins all seventeen head-to-head benchmarks, with deltas ranging from 34.6% to 297.9%. The architecture differences support these results, as the 7400F pairs a newer Zen 4 core design with larger caches, a smaller 5 nm process, and higher clock speeds.

The 7533HS does have one clear advantage in its integrated Radeon 660M graphics, which the 7400F lacks. That makes the mobile chip suitable for systems that need a complete CPU and GPU package. The 7400F, with its unlocked multiplier and higher memory bandwidth, is positioned for desktop builds where a discrete GPU is assumed. The 35 W TDP of the 7533HS also fits thin-and-light laptops, while the 65 W desktop chip demands a conventional cooling solution. The data does not show any CPU workload where the 7533HS closes the gap, so the choice comes down to platform and power requirements rather than raw compute capability.