AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS. The single-thread gap is the narrowest margin of victory. In PassMark single-thread testing, the Ryzen 9 PRO scores 3920 against 2740 for the Ryzen 5, a 30.1% advantage. That is the smallest delta across all tests, which indicates the architectural leap matters more in heavily threaded workloads than in lightly threaded ones.

The Cinebench results tell a consistent story. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen 9 PRO delivers 25165 versus 12342, a 51% lead. The single-core R23 result shows 3552 against 1742, also a 51% margin. The same 51% delta repeats across Cinebench R15 and R20, both single and multi-core variants. This uniformity across Cinebench versions suggests the performance gap scales proportionally with the test's workload intensity, rather than being workload-specific.

PassMark tests reveal even larger disparities in certain specialized workloads. The biggest win for the Ryzen 9 PRO comes in random string sorting, where it scores 44668 versus 17669, a 60.4% advantage. Extended instructions show a 59.5% gap (27714 versus 11219). Floating point math trails at 56.2% (63490 against 27800). These are the three largest deltas in the dataset, and they point to strengths in data manipulation, cryptographic-style operations, and numerical computation.

Data compression and encryption show similar patterns. The Ryzen 9 PRO compresses at 368884 versus 168692, a 54.3% edge. Encryption reaches 21820 against 10718, a 50.9% lead. Integer math also sits at 50.9% (103390 versus 50800). The narrowest PassMark margins outside single-thread are physics at 42.6% (1430 versus 821) and prime number finding at 47.3% (91 versus 48). Both still represent substantial wins for the 8-core part, but they are comparatively smaller, suggesting the Ryzen 5's per-core efficiency partially closes the gap in latency-sensitive or branch-heavy tasks.

The multithread PassMark score shows 30378 for the Ryzen 9 PRO versus 14520 for the Ryzen 5, a 52.2% gap. That result aligns closely with the Cinebench multi-core deltas. The data consistently shows the Ryzen 9 PRO roughly doubling or exceeding the Ryzen 5 in throughput-oriented tests, while single-thread tests show a smaller but still decisive 30.1% lead.

The Verdict

The recorded data directs a clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the superior processor in every measured category. Its average benchmark score of 41963 places it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS averages 19364 and sits in the 73rd percentile. That 226-point average score difference, combined with the 17-0 win count, leaves no ambiguity.

For workloads that depend on multi-threaded throughput, rendering, data compression, or floating-point math, the Ryzen 9 PRO delivers roughly 50% to 60% higher scores. The single-thread advantage of 30.1% also means that even lightly threaded applications, such as older games or single-core productivity tools, will run noticeably faster on the Ryzen 9 PRO. The Ryzen 5 7533HS does not win a single test in this comparison. No workload category in the database favors the 6-core part.

The Ryzen 5 7533HS remains a functional mobile processor. Its 73rd percentile standing shows it outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database. But in a direct head-to-head, the Ryzen 9 PRO's higher core count, newer architecture, and higher clock speeds produce a dominant result. Users selecting between these two should choose the Ryzen 9 PRO if the data matters. There is no recorded scenario where the Ryzen 5 offers a performance advantage.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different AMD generations and use different microarchitectures. The Ryzen 5 7533HS is built on Zen 3+ with the codename Rembrandt-R, part of the 7000 series. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses Zen 4 with the codename Hawk Point, from the 8000 series. This architectural gap is the primary driver behind the benchmark deltas.

The process node differs significantly. The Ryzen 5 7533HS uses a 6 nm node from TSMC. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses a 4 nm node, also from TSMC. The smaller node enables higher transistor density and better power efficiency. The Ryzen 9 PRO contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Ryzen 5 7533HS has no transistor count listed in the database, but its die size is 208 mm². The Ryzen 9 PRO packs more transistors into a smaller physical area, which explains part of its performance advantage.

Cache configurations differ in L2 capacity. Both parts share 16 MB of L3 cache and 64 KB of L1 per core. The L2 cache, however, doubles on the Ryzen 9 PRO: 1 MB per core versus 512 KB per core on the Ryzen 5. With 8 cores, the Ryzen 9 PRO has 8 MB of total L2, while the 6-core Ryzen 5 has 3 MB. This larger per-core L2 reduces memory latency and improves performance in cache-sensitive workloads.

The integrated graphics also differ. The Ryzen 5 7533HS carries a Radeon 660M, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS carries a Radeon 780M. No benchmark scores are recorded for these iGPUs in the database, so the comparison is limited to naming the different hardware. Memory bandwidth improves on the Ryzen 9 PRO as well: 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s, both over dual-channel DDR5.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts set the two apart clearly. The Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. That is a 33% increase in cores and threads for the Ryzen 9 PRO, which directly contributes to the multi-threaded benchmark margins.

Clock speeds are substantially higher on the Ryzen 9 PRO. Its base clock is 4.00 GHz and boost clock is 5.20 GHz. The Ryzen 5 7533HS runs at 3.30 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost. The Ryzen 9 PRO has a 700 MHz higher base clock and an 800 MHz higher boost clock. These clock advantages compound with the architectural improvements to produce the observed single-thread lead.

Thermal design power differs by 10 watts. The Ryzen 5 7533HS is rated at 35 W TDP, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is rated at 45 W TDP. The higher power envelope supports the higher clock speeds and additional cores. Both use AMD Socket FP7, and both have locked multipliers. Neither processor supports overclocking.

Memory support shows one key difference: ECC memory. The Ryzen 5 7533HS does not support ECC, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS does. Both support DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. PCIe is identical: Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The production status for both is Active, and both are mobile market segments.

Release dates differ. The Ryzen 5 7533HS launched on 2024-08-31, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS launched earlier on 2024-04-15. The part numbers also differ: the Ryzen 5 lists 100-000001632 (FP7) and 100-000001634 (FP7r2), while the Ryzen 9 PRO lists 100-000001314 (FP7r2) and 100-000001386 (FP7). Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS wins in all recorded single-core tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3552 versus 1742 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS, a 51% advantage. PassMark single-thread shows 3920 versus 2740, a 30.1% lead.

Q: How much faster is the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS in multi-core workloads?

A: The Ryzen 9 PRO leads by roughly 51% across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 25165 versus 12342. PassMark multithread shows a 52.2% gap with 30378 versus 14520.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between these two processors?

A: The largest recorded delta is in PassMark random string sorting, where the Ryzen 9 PRO scores 44668 versus 17669, a 60.4% advantage. Extended instructions follow at 59.5% (27714 versus 11219).

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: Yes, both use AMD Socket FP7. The Ryzen 5 7533HS lists part numbers for FP7 and FP7r2, and the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS also lists FP7 and FP7r2 variants.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each?

A: The Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ryzen 9 PRO also has a higher base clock of 4.00 GHz versus 3.30 GHz, and a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 4.40 GHz.

Q: Is there any benchmark where the Ryzen 5 7533HS outperforms the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS?

A: No. The database records 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, and the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS wins all 17. The Ryzen 5 7533HS records zero wins in this matchup.