AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits these two mobile processors into almost completely separate performance classes. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins exactly one of the fifteen head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS takes the remaining fourteen. That single victory for the Ryzen 5 comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 1742 against 1724 for the Ryzen 7 PRO, a margin of 1 percent. Everywhere else, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS dominates.

The most dramatic separation appears in multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ryzen 7 PRO scores 2458 versus 1243, a 49.4 percent advantage. PassMark multithread shows 26646 against 14520, a 45.5 percent lead. The Ryzen 7 PRO also wins heavily in specialized compute tasks: floating point math (55739 versus 27800, 50.1 percent ahead), integer math (93342 versus 50800, 45.6 percent ahead), and extended instructions (22298 versus 11219, 49.7 percent ahead). Data compression favors the Ryzen 7 PRO by 45.8 percent (311199 versus 168692), and random string sorting shows its largest single margin at 53.4 percent (37922 versus 17669).

Single-thread performance outside of the one Cinebench R23 anomaly also favors the Ryzen 7 PRO. PassMark single-thread scores 3692 versus 2740, a 25.8 percent gap. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 271.5 versus 175, a 35.5 percent difference. The Ryzen 7 PRO even wins the physics test (1351 versus 821, 39.2 percent ahead) and prime number finding (84 versus 48, 42.9 percent ahead).

The use-case split is therefore clear: the Ryzen 5 7533HS is competitive only in narrowly defined single-threaded tasks where the newer architecture's clock advantage does not override its lower core count. For any workload that scales with cores, threads, or sustained throughput, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the stronger part by a wide margin. The data does not suggest any multi-threaded scenario where the Ryzen 5 would be the preferred choice.

Architecture Differences

The two processors belong to different architectural generations within AMD's mobile lineup. The Ryzen 5 7533HS uses Zen 3+ with the Rembrandt-R codename, built on TSMC's 6 nm process. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses Zen 4 with the Hawk Point codename, manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm node. This process shrink is a major factor behind the Ryzen 7 PRO's higher efficiency and performance, even though it has a lower configured TDP of 28 watts versus 35 watts for the Ryzen 5.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Both share the same base clock of 3.30 GHz, but the boost clocks diverge: the Ryzen 5 reaches 4.40 GHz, while the Ryzen 7 PRO boosts to 5.10 GHz. That 700 MHz boost advantage, combined with the extra two cores, explains why the Ryzen 7 PRO wins nearly every benchmark.

Cache configurations also differ. Both processors share a 64 KB L1 cache per core and a 16 MB shared L3 cache. The L2 cache, however, doubles per core on the Ryzen 7 PRO: 1 MB per core versus 512 KB per core on the Ryzen 5. With 8 cores, that means the Ryzen 7 PRO has 8 MB of L2 total, while the Ryzen 5 has 3 MB total. This larger L2 likely contributes to the Ryzen 7 PRO's strong showing in data compression and random string sorting.

Memory support shows another difference. Both use DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but the Ryzen 7 PRO has a higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Ryzen 5. ECC memory support is present on the Ryzen 7 PRO but absent on the Ryzen 5. The Ryzen 7 PRO also carries a more powerful integrated GPU, the Radeon 780M, compared to the Radeon 660M on the Ryzen 5. Both use the same AMD Socket FP7 and support PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes.

Transistor counts and die sizes reflect the different nodes. The Ryzen 7 PRO packs 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Ryzen 5's transistor count is not recorded, but its die size is larger at 208 mm² despite using a less dense 6 nm process. The Ryzen 7 PRO's smaller die with more transistors on 4 nm indicates a significantly denser design.

The Verdict

The data points to one clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the superior processor in nearly every measurable way. Its 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs, versus 73rd for the Ryzen 5, places it in a higher performance tier. The average benchmark score reinforces this: 39603 for the Ryzen 7 PRO versus 19364 for the Ryzen 5, a difference of over 20000 points.

The Ryzen 7 PRO sits among rivals such as the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (0.3 percent above), the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (0.4 percent below), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (0.7 percent above), and the AMD EPYC 4245P (1 percent above). The Ryzen 5, by contrast, is clustered with the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (0 percent delta), Intel Core i5-1345U (0.2 percent below), Intel Core i7-8700K (0.7 percent above), and Intel Core i7-10700F (0.7 percent below). These nearest-rival groupings show that the Ryzen 5 competes with older desktop i7 parts, while the Ryzen 7 PRO matches recent desktop and server chips.

For users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, the Ryzen 7 PRO is the obvious pick. Its margins in Cinebench R15 multicore (49.4 percent), PassMark multithread (45.5 percent), and floating point math (50.1 percent) are too large to ignore. The Ryzen 5's only winning scenario, Cinebench R23 single-core by 1 percent, is a narrow and isolated result that does not translate into any other benchmark victory.

The Ryzen 7 PRO also consumes less power on paper (28 watts versus 35 watts) while delivering more performance, which suggests better efficiency per watt. Its higher memory bandwidth, ECC support, and stronger integrated graphics add further practical advantages.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS wins every recorded multi-core test. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 2458 versus 1243 (49.4 percent ahead), Cinebench R23 multicore shows 14784 versus 12342 (16.5 percent ahead), and PassMark multithread shows 26646 versus 14520 (45.5 percent ahead).

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 7533HS win any benchmark?

A: Yes, one: Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 1742 versus 1724 for the Ryzen 7 PRO, a 1 percent advantage. It loses every other recorded test, including Cinebench R15 single-core (175 versus 271.5) and PassMark single-thread (2740 versus 3692).

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both share a base clock of 3.30 GHz, but the Ryzen 7 PRO boosts to 5.10 GHz versus 4.40 GHz for the Ryzen 5.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth?

A: The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS supports 89.6 GB/s of DDR5 memory bandwidth, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS supports 76.8 GB/s. The Ryzen 7 PRO also supports ECC memory, which the Ryzen 5 does not.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has an average benchmark score of 39603, versus 19364 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS. The Ryzen 7 PRO ranks in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Ryzen 5 ranks in the 73rd.

Q: Which processor has more L2 cache?

A: The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS has 512 KB per core. Both share 16 MB of L3 cache and 64 KB of L1 cache per core.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the Ryzen 7 PRO comes in PassMark random string sorting, where it scores 37922 against 17669, a 53.4 percent margin. This test reflects memory latency and caching behavior, and the Ryzen 7 PRO's larger L2 cache and higher memory bandwidth likely drive that result.

Floating point math shows the second biggest gap: 55739 versus 27800, a 50.1 percent difference. This is a heavily parallel workload that scales with core count, and the Ryzen 7 PRO's two extra cores and higher boost clock produce a decisive lead. Extended instructions follow closely at 49.7 percent (22298 versus 11219), and Cinebench R15 multicore at 49.4 percent (2458 versus 1243) confirms the pattern.

Data compression shows 311199 versus 168692, a 45.8 percent lead. Integer math comes in at 45.6 percent (93342 versus 50800), and PassMark multithread at 45.5 percent (26646 versus 14520). Data encryption shows 18838 versus 10718, a 43.1 percent gap. Prime number finding is 84 versus 48, a 42.9 percent difference. Physics scores 1351 versus 821, a 39.2 percent lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 271.5 versus 175, a 35.5 percent difference. PassMark single-thread shows 3692 versus 2740, a 25.8 percent lead.

Cinebench R23 multicore shows the smallest multi-threaded gap at 16.5 percent (14784 versus 12342), which is interesting because the R23 workload is heavily parallel. The Ryzen 7 PRO still wins decisively, but the margin is much smaller than in R15 or PassMark multithread. This may reflect different scaling behaviors in the R23 workload.

The only Ryzen 5 victory, Cinebench R23 single-core, is narrow: 1742 versus 1724, a 1 percent edge. That result is inconsistent with the other single-thread tests, where the Ryzen 7 PRO wins by 25.8 to 35.5 percent. The data suggests this single point may be within normal run-to-run variation, though the recorded value stands as the only win for the Ryzen 5.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are identical at 3.30 GHz, but boost clocks differ: 4.40 GHz for the Ryzen 5 and 5.10 GHz for the Ryzen 7 PRO.

TDP values differ: 35 watts for the Ryzen 5 versus 28 watts for the Ryzen 7 PRO. Both use AMD Socket FP7, but the architecture differs: Zen 3+ (Rembrandt-R) for the Ryzen 5, Zen 4 (Hawk Point) for the Ryzen 7 PRO. Process nodes also differ: 6 nm for the Ryzen 5, 4 nm for the Ryzen 7 PRO, both fabricated by TSMC. The Ryzen 7 PRO has a recorded transistor count of 25,000 million and a die size of 178 mm², while the Ryzen 5's transistor count is not recorded and its die size is 208 mm².

Cache configurations differ in L2 size: 512 KB per core for the Ryzen 5, 1 MB per core for the Ryzen 7 PRO. L1 (64 KB per core) and L3 (16 MB shared) are identical. Memory bandwidth differs: 76.8 GB/s for the Ryzen 5, 89.6 GB/s for the Ryzen 7 PRO. ECC memory support is false on the Ryzen 5 and true on the Ryzen 7 PRO. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 660M on the Ryzen 5, Radeon 780M on the Ryzen 7 PRO.

Both support DDR5 memory, dual-channel buses, PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates differ: the Ryzen 5 launched on 2024-08-31, while the Ryzen 7 PRO launched earlier on 2024-04-15. Both are active in production and target the mobile market segment.