AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX across all 13 shared benchmark tests. The Ryzen 5 7533HS does not register a single win in any head-to-head comparison. The most decisive margins appear in compute-heavy workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 29400 against 12342 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS, a delta of -58% from the perspective of the smaller chip. That is roughly 2.4 times the multi-core rendering output of the Ryzen 5. Single-core Cinebench R23 is much closer: 1807 versus 1742, a -3.6% gap. The Ryzen 9 still wins, but the per-core advantage is modest.

PassMark integer math shows the Ryzen 9 7940HX at 202883 versus 50800, a -75% delta. Floating point math follows the same pattern: 121383 against 27800, a -77.1% delta. Data compression favors the Ryzen 9 heavily, 693741 versus 168692, a -75.7% delta. Data encryption shows 41974 versus 10718, a -74.5% delta. Extended instructions land at 51029 versus 11219, a -78% delta. Prime number finding, a test sensitive to raw integer throughput and cache behavior, shows 273 versus 48, a -82.4% delta, the largest percentage gap in the entire comparison.

PassMark multi-threaded performance puts the Ryzen 9 at 53204 versus 14520, a -72.7% delta. Physics simulation scores 2297 versus 821, a -64.3% delta. Random string sorting shows 81775 versus 17669, a -78.4% delta. Single-thread PassMark scores are 3942 versus 2740, a -30.5% delta. The single-thread gap is far larger in PassMark than in Cinebench R23, which suggests the two tests weight different aspects of single-core behavior. The Ryzen 9 7940HX also holds a 73rd percentile rank versus all CPUs, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS sits at the 73rd percentile as well. That percentile figure is identical, but the average benchmark score tells a different story: 69875 for the Ryzen 9, 19364 for the Ryzen 5. The Ryzen 9's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (-0.2% delta), Intel Core i7-14700KF (-0.4% delta), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (+0.5% delta), and Intel Core i7-14700K (+0.7% delta). The Ryzen 5's nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (0% delta), Intel Core i5-1345U (-0.2% delta), Intel Core i7-8700K (+0.7% delta), and Intel Core i7-10700F (-0.7% delta). These rival groupings place the two chips in entirely different performance tiers.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 5 7533HS uses Zen 3+ architecture on the Rembrandt-R codename, built on a 6 nm TSMC process. The Ryzen 9 7940HX uses Zen 4 architecture on the Dragon Range codename, built on a 5 nm TSMC process. The process node difference is one generation apart, but the architectural leap from Zen 3+ to Zen 4 also brings a substantial IPC uplift, visible in the single-thread benchmark results. The Ryzen 5 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ryzen 9 has 16 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: 3.30 GHz for the Ryzen 5 versus 2.40 GHz for the Ryzen 9. Boost clocks reverse the trend: 4.40 GHz for the Ryzen 5 versus 5.20 GHz for the Ryzen 9. The Ryzen 9's higher boost clock and newer architecture explain its single-thread lead despite the lower base frequency.

Cache layouts diverge sharply. The Ryzen 5 uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen 9 uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3. That quadrupled L3 capacity and doubled per-core L2 give the Ryzen 9 a major advantage in workloads that cycle through large data sets. The Ryzen 9 also has a much larger transistor count at 13,140 million, with a die size listed as 2x 71 mm². The Ryzen 5 has a die size of 208 mm², with no transistor count listed. The Ryzen 9 is a dual-die design, while the Ryzen 5 appears to be a monolithic die. Both support DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, but memory bandwidth differs: 83.2 GB/s for the Ryzen 9 versus 76.8 GB/s for the Ryzen 5. PCIe support also differs, with the Ryzen 9 offering Gen 5 with 28 lanes versus Gen 4 with 20 lanes on the Ryzen 5. The Ryzen 5 integrates a Radeon 660M GPU, while the Ryzen 9 uses a Radeon 610M. The Ryzen 5 uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Ryzen 9 uses AMD Socket FL1. The Ryzen 9 has an unlocked multiplier; the Ryzen 5 does not. The Ryzen 5 released on 2024-08-31, while the Ryzen 9 released on 2024-01-16. Neither has a launch MSRP listed in the database. TDP figures put the Ryzen 5 at 35 watts and the Ryzen 9 at 55 watts. Both are mobile parts, both are actively produced, and neither supports ECC memory.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 7533HS wins no benchmark tests in the head-to-head data, so its advantages are structural rather than performance-based. Its 35 watt TDP makes it the lower-power option, and its smaller 208 mm² die suggests a simpler cooling solution. It uses an older 6 nm process but a smaller core count, which translates to less heat output. The Ryzen 5 also integrates the Radeon 660M, a more capable iGPU on paper than the Radeon 610M in the Ryzen 9, though the database does not include graphics benchmarks to confirm real-world impact. For workloads that favor a lighter, cooler, less power-hungry mobile chip, the Ryzen 5 is the practical choice. The Ryzen 9 7940HX wins every measured benchmark. Its 16 cores and 32 threads dominate multi-threaded tasks, as shown by the 29400 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and the 53204 PassMark multi-thread score. The 64 MB L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth serve data-heavy workloads. The 5.20 GHz boost clock and Zen 4 architecture give it the single-thread edge in both Cinebench R23 and PassMark. The Ryzen 9 also offers Gen 5 PCIe with 28 lanes, which matters for fast NVMe storage and external GPU enclosures. The unlocked multiplier allows overclocking on supported platforms, though the mobile form factor may limit cooling headroom.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is faster in multi-core rendering?

A: The Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 29400 in Cinebench R23 multi-core versus 12342 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS, a -58% delta. The Ryzen 9 also leads PassMark multi-thread with 53204 versus 14520, a -72.7% delta.

Q: How big is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ryzen 9 scores 1807 versus 1742 for the Ryzen 5, a -3.6% delta. In PassMark single-thread, the Ryzen 9 scores 3942 versus 2740, a -30.5% delta. The PassMark gap is substantially larger.

Q: Do both CPUs support the same memory?

A: Both support DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The Ryzen 9 has 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, while the Ryzen 5 has 76.8 GB/s. Neither supports ECC memory.

Q: What is the cache difference?

A: The Ryzen 5 has 16 MB of shared L3 and 512 KB of L2 per core. The Ryzen 9 has 64 MB of shared L3 and 1 MB of L2 per core. Both have 64 KB of L1 per core.

Q: Which chip has better integrated graphics?

A: The Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Radeon 660M, while the Ryzen 9 7940HX uses the Radeon 610M. The database does not include iGPU benchmark scores for either chip.

Q: Are these CPUs overclockable?

A: The Ryzen 9 7940HX has an unlocked multiplier. The Ryzen 5 7533HS does not.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split. The Ryzen 9 7940HX is the right choice for anyone who needs maximum multi-threaded throughput, large cache capacity, high memory bandwidth, and the fastest available single-thread performance in this comparison. Its 16 cores, 32 threads, 64 MB L3, and 5.20 GHz boost clock deliver dominant results across every benchmark in the head-to-head set. The Ryzen 5 7533HS is the right choice for systems where a 35 watt TDP, a 6 nm process, and a smaller die are more important than raw compute. It also carries the Radeon 660M, which may offer better integrated graphics capability than the Radeon 610M, though no graphics benchmarks exist in the database to verify that. The Ryzen 5 loses every measured test, but its lower power envelope and lighter thermal profile make it a sensible pick for thin-and-light laptops where the Ryzen 9's 55 watt TDP and dual-die design would be harder to cool. The Ryzen 9 sits at the 94th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69875. The Ryzen 5 sits at the 73rd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 19364. Both are actively produced mobile parts, but they target different segments of the laptop market.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX |

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

| Cores | 6 | 16 |

| Threads | 12 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 55 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | AMD Socket FL1 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Zen 4 |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Dragon Range |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | Not listed | 13,140 million |

| Die Size | 208 mm² | 2x 71 mm² |

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

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 64 MB |

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

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 28 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 660M | Radeon 610M |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Release Date | 2024-08-31 | 2024-01-16 |