AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 across every benchmark in the comparison set. Out of 15 head-to-head tests, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins all 15, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS records zero wins. The largest gap appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 3334 against 1243 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS, a delta of -62.7% from the perspective of the older chip. This means the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 delivers roughly 2.7 times the multi-threaded rendering performance in that specific test.

Single-core results also favor the newer processor, though by a smaller margin. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 1988 versus 1742 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS, a delta of -12.4%. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a wider spread: 301 for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 versus 175 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS, a delta of -41.9%. PassMark single-thread results follow a similar pattern, with 3867 for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and 2740 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS, a delta of -29.1%.

The most extreme deltas appear in compute-heavy workloads. Floating-point math shows a -63% delta, with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scoring 75153 against 27800 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS. Extended instructions show a -61.7% delta (29269 versus 11219). Prime number finding shows a -60.7% delta (122 versus 48). Random string sorting shows a -60.3% delta (44552 versus 17669). Data compression shows a -58.3% delta (404918 versus 168692), and integer math shows the same -58.3% delta (121754 versus 50800).

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 also leads in multi-threaded PassMark scores. The multithread test shows 32916 versus 14520, a delta of -55.9%. Physics simulation shows 1819 versus 821, a delta of -54.9%. Data encryption shows 20802 versus 10718, a delta of -48.5%. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 21812 against 12342, a delta of -43.4%.

The average benchmark score in the database reflects this overall gap. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 sits at 46030, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS sits at 19364. The percentile rankings confirm the separation: the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 ranks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs tested, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS ranks in the 73rd percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins in every recorded workload category, which makes the use-case split straightforward. For multi-threaded productivity tasks such as video rendering, 3D modeling, data compression, and software compilation, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 delivers substantially higher scores. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 21812 versus 12342 indicates a 76.7% advantage in raw multi-threaded throughput. The PassMark multithread result of 32916 versus 14520 reinforces this, showing a 126.7% advantage in threaded integer and floating-point work.

For single-threaded responsiveness, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 also leads, though the margin is narrower. The Cinebench R23 single-core delta of -12.4% translates to a 14.1% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. PassMark single-thread shows a 41.1% advantage. This suggests that day-to-day tasks like web browsing, office documents, and light application launching will feel snappier on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, but the difference is less dramatic than in multi-core workloads.

The Ryzen 5 7533HS does not have a single benchmark win in the recorded data. Its lower power envelope and fewer cores place it behind in every measured category. However, the data does not include battery life, thermal, or noise measurements, so those aspects cannot be assessed here. The Ryzen 5 7533HS may still be a viable choice for systems where the lower core count and simpler configuration are acceptable, but based strictly on benchmark scores, it trails in all recorded tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The Ryzen 5 7533HS uses Zen 3+ architecture under the codename Rembrandt-R, part of the 7000 series. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses Zen 5 architecture with a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, under the codename Strix Point, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation.

The manufacturing process differs. The Ryzen 5 7533HS is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses a 4 nm process at the same foundry. Die size also differs: the Ryzen 5 7533HS measures 208 mm², while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 measures 233 mm².

Core counts differ significantly. The Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clock speeds are lower on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 at 2.00 GHz versus 3.30 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7533HS, but boost clocks are higher: 5.10 GHz versus 4.40 GHz. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 also has a lower TDP at 28 watts versus 35 watts for the Ryzen 5 7533HS.

Cache hierarchies differ. The Ryzen 5 7533HS has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and the same 16 MB of L3. Memory support is broader on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, which accepts both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory, but the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has a higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s.

PCI Express support also differs. The Ryzen 5 7533HS offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the Ryzen 5 7533HS uses Radeon 660M, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses Radeon 890M. Sockets are different, with the Ryzen 5 7533HS on AMD Socket FP7 and the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 on AMD Socket FP8.

Release dates in the database show the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 listed as 2024-06-30 and the Ryzen 5 7533HS as 2024-08-31, making the Ryzen 5 7533HS the later-dated release despite being the older architecture.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins in all multi-core benchmarks. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 21812 versus 12342, a delta of -43.4% for the Ryzen 5 7533HS. The PassMark multithread test shows 32916 versus 14520, a delta of -55.9%.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 leads in single-core tests. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 1988 versus 1742, a delta of -12.4%. PassMark single-thread shows 3867 versus 2740, a delta of -29.1%.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the difference in process node?

A: The Ryzen 5 7533HS uses a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses a 4 nm process at TSMC.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Ryzen 5 7533HS supports DDR5 only. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory, with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 achieving 89.6 GB/s bandwidth versus 76.8 GB/s for the Ryzen 5 7533HS.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 |

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

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Zen 5 |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Strix Point |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 4 nm |

| Die Size | 208 mm² | 233 mm² |

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 28 W |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

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

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 4, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 660M | Radeon 890M |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | AMD Socket FP8 |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 3+) | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) |

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS in every recorded test, with deltas ranging from -12.4% in Cinebench R23 single-core to -63% in PassMark floating-point math. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 delivers more than double the multi-threaded performance in several workloads, including Cinebench R15 multi-core (3334 versus 1243), PassMark data compression (404918 versus 168692), and PassMark integer math (121754 versus 50800).

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 achieves this with a lower TDP of 28 watts versus 35 watts, a smaller process node at 4 nm versus 6 nm, and a higher boost clock at 5.10 GHz versus 4.40 GHz. It also offers more L1 and L2 cache per core, broader memory support including LPDDR5X, and a higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s.

The Ryzen 5 7533HS does have a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, and it provides more PCIe lanes at 20 versus 16. Its average benchmark score of 19364 places it near rivals such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (19368) and Intel Core i5-1345U (19411), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 at 46030 sits close to the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (46062) and Intel Core i9-13900HX (46098).

For users prioritizing raw compute performance, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the clear choice based on the recorded scores. The Ryzen 5 7533HS remains a functional mobile processor, but the data shows it cannot match the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 in any measured workload category.