AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins every single head-to-head test recorded in the database, taking all 15 comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS sits at the 73rd percentile. Its average benchmark score of 37904 nearly doubles the 19364 average of the Ryzen 5 7533HS.

The Ryzen 5 7533HS is the choice only when the platform itself matters more than raw performance: it uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses AMD Socket FP8, so the two are not interchangeable in a given laptop. For anyone comparing these two as upgrade paths or platform decisions, the data shows the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 dominates in every measured workload category, from single-thread to heavily threaded tasks.

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the clear performance leader, and the margin is not subtle. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 21761 versus 12342 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS, a 43.3% advantage. In single-core R23, it leads by 13.7%. In PassMark multi-thread, it scores 35148 versus 14520, a 58.7% gap. These are not edge-case wins; the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is faster in every recorded test.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and use different process nodes. The Ryzen 5 7533HS is built on Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, part of the 7000 series, and manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses Zen 5 architecture with a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, codenamed Strix Point, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation, and is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The die size differs as well: the Ryzen 5 7533HS measures 208 mm², while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 measures 233 mm².

Core counts differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads, exactly double. The per-core cache configuration also differs: the Ryzen 5 7533HS has 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core. Both share 16 MB of L3 cache, though the Ryzen 5 7533HS lists it as shared while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 simply lists 16 MB.

The base and boost clocks tell a mixed story. The Ryzen 5 7533HS has a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz versus 2.00 GHz for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, but the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 boosts much higher at 5.10 GHz versus 4.40 GHz. The TDP is lower for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 28 watts versus 35 watts for the Ryzen 5 7533HS, which makes the performance gap more notable given the lower power envelope.

Memory support differs: the Ryzen 5 7533HS supports DDR5, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has a higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Ryzen 5 7533HS has Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 5 7533HS uses Radeon 660M, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses Radeon 890M. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 31653 versus 11219 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS, a 64.6% lead. This is closely followed by PassMark floating point math, where the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 76892 versus 27800, a 63.8% gap, and PassMark random string sorting, where it scores 48723 versus 17669, a 63.7% gap.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 3409.5 versus 1243 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS, a 63.5% advantage. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 43.3% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, with scores of 21761 versus 12342. PassMark data compression shows a 62.2% lead, with 445719 versus 168692. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 61.9% gap, with 126 versus 48.

The single-core comparisons are closer but still favor the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 decisively. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 306.5 versus 175, a 42.9% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 2018 versus 1742, a 13.7% lead. In PassMark single-thread, it scores 3973 versus 2740, a 31% lead.

Other PassMark results continue the pattern. PassMark data encryption shows 22252 versus 10718, a 51.8% lead. PassMark integer math shows 122933 versus 50800, a 58.7% lead. PassMark multi-thread shows 35148 versus 14520, a 58.7% lead. PassMark physics shows 1881 versus 821, a 56.4% lead.

The Ryzen 5 7533HS does not win a single recorded head-to-head test. The database records 15 wins for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and 0 wins for the Ryzen 5 7533HS.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Series: 7000 series (Ryzen 5 7533HS) versus none listed (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)
• Cores: 6 versus 12
• Threads: 12 versus 24
• Base clock: 3.30 GHz versus 2.00 GHz
• Boost clock: 4.40 GHz versus 5.10 GHz
• TDP: 35 watts versus 28 watts
• Socket: AMD Socket FP7 versus AMD Socket FP8
• Architecture: Zen 3+ versus Zen 5
• Codename: Rembrandt-R versus Strix Point
• Generation: Ryzen 5 (Zen 3+ Rembrandt) versus Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c)
• Process node: 6 nm versus 4 nm
• Die size: 208 mm² versus 233 mm²
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core versus 80 KB per core
• L2 cache: 512 KB per core versus 1 MB per core
• Memory support: DDR5 versus DDR5, LPDDR5X
• Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s
• PCIe lanes: 20 versus 16
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 660M versus Radeon 890M
• Release date: 2024-08-31 versus 2024-06-30
• Part number: 100-000001632(FP7), 100-000001634(FP7r2) versus 100-000000994

Fields that are the same: manufacturer (AMD), dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support (false for both), multiplier unlocked (false for both), market segment (Mobile for both), production status (Active for both), L3 cache (16 MB for both), and PCIe generation (Gen 4 for both).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS boosts to 4.40 GHz.

Q: How much faster is the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 21761 versus 12342 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS, a 43.3% advantage.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 7533HS uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses AMD Socket FP8.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads, exactly double the 6 cores and 12 threads of the Ryzen 5 7533HS.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Ryzen 5 7533HS has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has a TDP of 28 watts.

Q: Which processor supports LPDDR5X memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports LPDDR5X. The Ryzen 5 7533HS supports DDR5 only.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins in every category measured. The data shows no workload where the Ryzen 5 7533HS comes out ahead. The largest gaps are in extended instructions, floating point math, random string sorting, and Cinebench R15 multi-core, all of which show leads of roughly 63% to 65% for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

For multi-threaded productivity, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the clear pick. Its 12 cores and 24 threads deliver 21761 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 35148 in PassMark multi-thread. The Ryzen 5 7533HS, with 6 cores and 12 threads, trails by over 40% in the Cinebench test and nearly 59% in the PassMark test. Content creation, compilation, and rendering workloads will all favor the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

For single-thread responsiveness, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 still wins, though by a smaller margin. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2018 beats the 1742 of the Ryzen 5 7533HS by 13.7%. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3973 beats 2740 by 31%. Applications that rely on per-core performance will feel the difference, but the gap is less dramatic than in multi-threaded tests.

The Ryzen 5 7533HS has one advantage that is not measured in benchmarks: its higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus 2.00 GHz for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. In steady-state, lightly threaded workloads that do not boost, the Ryzen 5 7533HS may sustain higher clocks. However, the benchmark data shows that even in single-threaded tests, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 comes out ahead, indicating that its architectural efficiency and higher boost clock more than compensate.

The Ryzen 5 7533HS also has a higher PCIe lane count at 20 versus 16, which could matter for specific I/O configurations. But for CPU compute, the database records no test where the Ryzen 5 7533HS outperforms the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

In summary, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the superior processor in every measured dimension. The Ryzen 5 7533HS remains a viable option only in systems built around Socket FP7, where the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 cannot be installed. For any user choosing between these two on performance alone, the data provides no reason to select the Ryzen 5 7533HS.