AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs AMD Ryzen 7 250 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 are both mobile processors, but the data in the database shows they serve very different purposes. The Ryzen 7 250 wins 14 of the 15 head-to-head benchmarks, often by substantial margins. The Ryzen 5 7533HS manages a single victory, a narrow one in Cinebench R23 single-core. This is not a close contest; it is a clear tier separation.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 7 250 is the superior processor for almost all workloads. Its overall average benchmark score is 38,221, which is roughly double the 19,364 average of the Ryzen 5 7533HS. This places the Ryzen 7 250 in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS sits in the 73rd percentile. The performance gap is consistent across single-threaded and multi-threaded tests, with the Ryzen 7 250 leading by 25.5% in PassMark single-thread performance and by 42.1% in PassMark multithread performance.

The data suggests that the Ryzen 7 250 is the appropriate choice for users who need maximum performance from their mobile processor, whether for content creation, software compilation, or demanding productivity tasks. The Ryzen 5 7533HS, with its lower scores, is suited for users whose primary need is efficiency and who are willing to accept significantly lower throughput. The only area where the Ryzen 5 7533HS shows a slight edge is in the specific Cinebench R23 single-core test, where it scores 1,742 versus 1,715 for the Ryzen 7 250, a difference of 1.6%. This is a marginal advantage and does not change the overall performance picture.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 250 dominates the multi-core and heavily threaded workloads. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ryzen 7 250 scores 2,302 against 1,243 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS, a 46% advantage. The gap narrows in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the Ryzen 7 250 scores 14,676 versus 12,342, a 15.9% lead. This pattern continues across PassMark's math and compression tests. In integer math, the Ryzen 7 250 scores 91,565 versus 50,800, a 44.5% lead. In floating-point math, the lead is 47.8% (53,285 versus 27,800). Data compression shows a 43.9% lead (300,708 versus 168,692).

The Ryzen 5 7533HS wins in exactly one test: Cinebench R23 single-core. Its score of 1,742 edges out the Ryzen 7 250's 1,715. This is a small victory, but it indicates that in a specific lightly-threaded rendering scenario, the older architecture can keep pace with, and even slightly surpass, the newer one. However, in the other single-core test, PassMark single-thread, the Ryzen 7 250 wins decisively with 3,678 versus 2,740, a 25.5% margin. This suggests the Ryzen 5 7533HS's single-core win in Cinebench R23 is an anomaly rather than a trend.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on different architectural foundations. The Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, and is part of the 7000 series. The Ryzen 7 250 uses the newer Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Hawk Point. The process node differs significantly: the Ryzen 5 7533HS is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC, while the Ryzen 7 250 is on a 4 nm process, also at TSMC. The die size also differs, with the Ryzen 5 7533HS measuring 208 mm² and the Ryzen 7 250 measuring 178 mm², despite the latter having more transistors (25,000 million versus no figure recorded for the former).

The core counts differ as well. The Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The cache hierarchy is also different. Both share 16 MB of L3 cache, but the L2 cache differs: the Ryzen 5 7533HS has 512 KB per core, while the Ryzen 7 250 has 1 MB per core. The base clock for both is 3.30 GHz, but the boost clock differs significantly, with the Ryzen 7 250 reaching 5.10 GHz versus 4.40 GHz for the Ryzen 5 7533HS. The Ryzen 7 250 also has a lower TDP of 28 watts compared to 35 watts for the Ryzen 5 7533HS, indicating it is more power-efficient despite its higher performance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has a significantly higher average benchmark score of 38,221, compared to 19,364 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS.

Q: Is there any test where the Ryzen 5 7533HS outperforms the Ryzen 7 250?

A: Yes, in the Cinebench R23 single-core test, the Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 1,742, which is 1.6% higher than the Ryzen 7 250's score of 1,715.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor uses a more advanced manufacturing process?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 uses a 4 nm process, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS uses a 6 nm process. Both are fabricated by TSMC.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, which is higher than the 4.40 GHz boost clock of the Ryzen 5 7533HS.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 has a TDP of 28 watts, which is lower than the 35-watt TDP of the Ryzen 5 7533HS.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided result in the head-to-head comparison is in PassMark random string sorting, where the Ryzen 7 250 scores 35,861 versus 17,669 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS, a 50.7% difference. This is the largest margin of victory for the Ryzen 7 250. Other large margins include PassMark extended instructions (48.1% lead), floating-point math (47.8% lead), and Cinebench R15 multicore (46% lead). The Ryzen 7 250 also leads by 44.5% in integer math and 43.9% in data compression. Data encryption shows a 39.3% lead, and PassMark multithread shows a 42.1% lead.

The smallest margins of victory for the Ryzen 7 250 are in Cinebench R23 multicore (15.9% lead) and PassMark physics (28.4% lead). The Ryzen 7 250 wins the Cinebench R15 single-core test by 34.9% (269 versus 175) and the PassMark single-thread test by 25.5% (3,678 versus 2,740). The only test won by the Ryzen 5 7533HS is Cinebench R23 single-core, with a 1.6% margin (1,742 versus 1,715). This single win does little to offset the consistent and often massive advantages of the Ryzen 7 250 in every other measured workload.

Specification Differences

The key specification differences are as follows. The Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores, while the Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores. Thread counts are 12 and 16, respectively. The boost clock is 4.40 GHz for the Ryzen 5 7533HS and 5.10 GHz for the Ryzen 7 250. The TDP is 35 watts for the Ryzen 5 7533HS and 28 watts for the Ryzen 7 250. The architecture is Zen 3+ for the Ryzen 5 7533HS and Zen 4 for the Ryzen 7 250. The process node is 6 nm for the Ryzen 5 7533HS and 4 nm for the Ryzen 7 250. The L2 cache is 512 KB per core for the Ryzen 5 7533HS and 1 MB per core for the Ryzen 7 250. The socket is AMD Socket FP7 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS and AMD Socket FP8 for the Ryzen 7 250. The integrated graphics are Radeon 660M for the Ryzen 5 7533HS and Radeon 780M for the Ryzen 7 250. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for the Ryzen 5 7533HS and 89.6 GB/s for the Ryzen 7 250. The Ryzen 7 250 has a recorded transistor count of 25,000 million, while no figure is recorded for the Ryzen 5 7533HS.