AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs AMD Ryzen 5 8500G Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split is completely one-sided. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons recorded in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS does not claim a single victory in any measured test. This is not a close contest with trade-offs; the 8500G delivers a higher score in every workload category, from single-threaded tasks to heavily parallelized rendering.

The largest gaps appear in workloads that stress instruction-level efficiency and memory throughput. The 8500G leads by 44.8% in PassMark find prime numbers, by 41.3% in extended instructions, and by 39.9% in random string sorting. These are compute-bound tests where the newer architecture and higher clock speeds produce outsized advantages. The smallest margin is in PassMark integer math, where the 8500G still finishes 19.5% ahead, indicating that even the most favorable workload for the 7533HS leaves it well behind.

The 8500G also dominates in multi-threaded scenarios. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows an 18368 score against 12342 for the 7533HS, a 32.8% deficit. The same pattern repeats in Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core tests, with the 8500G ahead by 32.8% in both. PassMark multithread confirms the trend: 21610 versus 14520, again a 32.8% gap. Single-thread performance follows the same direction, with the 8500G winning Cinebench R23 single-core by 32.8% and PassMark single-thread by 29.6%.

For a user choosing between these two, the data offers no ambiguity. The 8500G is the faster processor in every recorded benchmark. The 7533HS does have a lower thermal design point, which may matter in constrained chassis, but the performance data shows no workload where that lower power limit translates into a win.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and use different manufacturing processes. The 7533HS belongs to the 7000 series, built on Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The 8500G belongs to the 8000 series, using Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The newer node gives the 8500G a denser transistor layout: 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, compared with the 7533HS, which lists a 208 mm² die size without a transistor count in the database.

Both chips have 6 cores and 12 threads, so the core count is identical. The cache hierarchy differs in the L2 portion. The 7533HS provides 512 KB of L2 per core, while the 8500G provides 1 MB per core, doubling the per-core L2 capacity. Both share 16 MB of L3 and have 64 KB of L1 per core.

Clock speeds favor the 8500G substantially. The 7533HS has a 3.30 GHz base clock and a 4.40 GHz boost clock. The 8500G runs at 3.50 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. The higher boost clock, combined with the Zen 4 architecture, explains much of the single-thread performance gap.

Memory support is DDR5 for both, with dual-channel buses. The 8500G has a higher memory bandwidth rating at 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the 7533HS. The 8500G also supports ECC memory, while the 7533HS does not. PCIe lane counts differ: the 7533HS offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the 8500G offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only).

The sockets are entirely different. The 7533HS uses AMD Socket FP7, a mobile-oriented package. The 8500G uses AMD Socket AM5, a desktop-oriented socket. This means the two are not interchangeable in any system, and the choice of processor is tied to the platform.

Integrated graphics also differ. The 7533HS carries a Radeon 660M, while the 8500G carries a Radeon 740M. The database does not include graphics benchmarks for either, so performance comparisons are not available from the recorded data.

Thermal design points diverge sharply. The 7533HS is rated at 35 W, while the 8500G is rated at 65 W. The 8500G consumes more power, which aligns with its higher clock speeds and performance results. The release dates also differ: the 7533HS launched on 2024-08-31, while the 8500G launched on 2024-01-07, making the 8500G the earlier release by several months.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows the 8500G winning every single test, with deltas ranging from 19.5% to 44.8%. The most decisive victory comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where the 8500G scores 87 against 48, a 44.8% lead. This test is particularly sensitive to integer throughput and clock speed, both of which favor the 8500G.

PassMark extended instructions shows a 41.3% gap, with the 8500G at 19098 versus 11219. Random string sorting follows at 39.9%, with 29407 against 17669. PassMark physics is another large margin: 1318 versus 821, a 37.7% lead.

The Cinebench suite shows consistent 32.8% to 33% advantages across all six tests. R15 multi-core: 1851 versus 1243. R15 single-core: 261 versus 175. R20 multi-core: 7714 versus 5183. R20 single-core: 1089 versus 731. R23 multi-core: 18368 versus 12342. R23 single-core: 2593 versus 1742. The near-uniform delta across these tests suggests the difference is architectural and clock-driven rather than workload-specific.

PassMark data compression shows a 32.6% lead for the 8500G, at 250197 versus 168692. Data encryption is closer, at 24.6%, with 14220 versus 10718. Floating point math shows a 28.9% gap, with 39074 versus 27800. Integer math is the smallest margin at 19.5%, with 63123 versus 50800.

PassMark multithread confirms the multi-core story: 21610 versus 14520, a 32.8% gap. Single-thread results, recorded under both "passmark_single_thread" and "passmark_singlethread" test names, show identical scores of 3891 versus 2740, a 29.6% lead for the 8500G.

The database also records 3DMark results for the 8500G only: 5224 for 16 threads, 1913 for 2 threads, 3130 for 4 threads, 4565 for 8 threads, 5213 for max threads, and 998 for single thread. No comparable 3DMark data exists for the 7533HS, so these cannot be used for direct comparison. Geekbench results for the 8500G show 9444 multi-core and 2354 single-core, again with no counterpart for the 7533HS.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear winner. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS in every benchmark recorded in the database, with no exceptions. The smallest margin is 19.5% in integer math, and the largest is 44.8% in prime number finding. The average benchmark score reflects this: 20425 for the 8500G versus 19364 for the 7533HS.

The 7533HS does hold one advantage in the specifications: its 35 W TDP is much lower than the 8500G's 65 W. For systems where power draw is the primary constraint, the 7533HS may be the only viable option, but that is a platform consideration, not a performance one. The 7533HS also offers more PCIe lanes (20 versus 14), which could matter for expansion in a compatible system.

The 8500G's edge comes from multiple sources: a newer 4 nm process versus 6 nm, a higher boost clock (5.00 GHz versus 4.40 GHz), double the L2 cache per core (1 MB versus 512 KB), higher memory bandwidth (83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s), and ECC memory support. These translate directly into the benchmark results.

For anyone choosing based on the recorded data, the 8500G is the faster processor in all measured categories. The 7533HS is a lower-power alternative with a different socket and no performance wins to its name. The verdict is straightforward: pick the 8500G if the platform supports AM5, pick the 7533HS only if the FP7 socket and 35 W power envelope are mandatory requirements.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS boosts to 4.40 GHz.

Q: Do both processors have the same number of cores and threads?

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

Q: Which chip has the larger L2 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 512 KB per core.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS support ECC memory?

A: No, the database lists ECC memory as unsupported for the 7533HS. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G does support ECC memory.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two in any benchmark?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the 8500G leads by 44.8% with a score of 87 versus 48.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has an average benchmark score of 20425, compared with 19364 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |

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

| Series | 7000 series | 8000 series |

| Base clock | 3.30 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | AMD Socket AM5 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Zen 4 |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Phoenix2 |

| Process node | 6 nm | 4 nm |

| Transistors | Not listed | 20,900 million |

| Die size | 208 mm² | 137 mm² |

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

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 83.2 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 14 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 660M | Radeon 740M |

| Release date | 2024-08-31 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $179 |