AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core 3 100HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive outcome: the Intel Core 3 100HL wins 16 of the 17 recorded comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS managing a single tie. The Intel part posts a clean sweep across both Cinebench and Passmark suites, with the sole exception being a 0% delta in the Passmark find prime numbers test where both processors score 48.

The largest single gap appears in floating point math. The Intel Core 3 100HL scores 42108 against the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS's 27800, a 34% advantage. This is the widest margin in the entire dataset and indicates a substantial difference in FPU throughput. The next largest deltas are in single-threaded workloads: Passmark single thread shows Intel ahead by 26.6% (3735 versus 2740), and random string sorting shows a 23.9% gap (23223 versus 17669). These results suggest the Intel core design has a notable per-thread performance edge.

The Cinebench results reinforce the pattern with remarkable consistency. Across R15, R20, and R23, the Intel part leads by 17.4% to 17.5% in both single-core and multi-core tests. Specifically, Cinebench R23 multi-core records 14948 for Intel versus 12342 for AMD, while R23 single-core shows 2110 versus 1742. The uniform delta across these tests implies the advantage is structural rather than workload-specific.

In the remaining Passmark sub-tests, Intel maintains smaller but consistent leads. Data compression shows a 16.6% gap (202225 versus 168692), data encryption 10.4% (11964 versus 10718), extended instructions 10% (12463 versus 11219), integer math 9.8% (56308 versus 50800), multi-thread 17.4% (17586 versus 14520), and physics 11.5% (928 versus 821). The average benchmark score difference is substantial: the Intel part averages 23545 versus AMD's 19364, placing Intel at the 76th percentile of all CPUs compared to AMD's 73rd.

The Intel Core 3 100HL's closest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U (0.7% behind) and the Intel Core i5-11500 (0.7% behind), while the Ryzen 5 7533HS sits near the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (0% delta) and Intel Core i5-1345U (0.2% behind). This positioning confirms that the Intel part operates in a higher performance tier despite both chips having 12 threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture on the Rembrandt-R codename, manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 208 mm². The Intel Core 3 100HL uses Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-PS codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process. AMD's smaller process node does not translate into a performance advantage in this comparison, as the Intel part leads across nearly every metric.

Core counts differ: AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel provides 8 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip achieves its thread count with fewer threads per core, using a hybrid arrangement typical of Raptor Lake, whereas AMD relies on simultaneous multithreading across all 6 cores. The Intel part's two additional physical cores contribute to its multi-threaded wins, but the single-thread advantage suggests the core design itself is stronger.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, a much larger 2 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Intel L2 cache is four times larger per core, which likely aids in the data compression and random string sorting workloads where Intel shows double-digit leads.

Memory support differs: AMD supports only DDR5 with dual-channel access and a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. This flexibility gives the Intel platform broader compatibility, though the AMD part's fixed DDR5 support offers a defined bandwidth ceiling.

PCIe connectivity also differs. AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part offers more expansion lanes, which could matter for systems with multiple NVMe drives or add-in cards. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon 660M, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. Both are integrated solutions, but the database records no graphics benchmark comparisons.

The Intel part operates at a 45 W TDP versus AMD's 35 W TDP. The higher power envelope aligns with the Intel part's higher performance, but the AMD part's lower TDP suggests better efficiency per watt in constrained thermal environments. The Intel part also boosts higher: 4.60 GHz versus AMD's 4.40 GHz, though AMD has a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz versus Intel's 2.10 GHz.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 3 100HL outpaces the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS in every meaningful benchmark category, with margins ranging from 9.8% to 34%. The Intel part's 8-core, 12-thread configuration, larger per-core L2 cache, and higher boost clock combine to deliver superior results in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS remains competitive in specific scenarios. Its 35 W TDP makes it suited for thermally constrained mobile chassis, and its 6 nm process and 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes offer platform advantages. The AMD part also supports only DDR5, which simplifies memory configuration, and its 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth is explicitly recorded, whereas the Intel part lacks a bandwidth figure.

For workloads dominated by floating point math, the Intel part is the clear choice given its 34% lead. For integer-heavy tasks, the Intel advantage narrows to 9.8%, suggesting the AMD part is less disadvantaged in those scenarios. The single-thread gap of 26.6% in Passmark and 17.4% to 17.5% in Cinebench indicates that Intel's core design delivers more instructions per clock, making it preferable for lightly threaded applications.

The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U and Intel Core i5-11500, both within 0.7%, while the AMD part sits near the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V and Core i5-1345U. This places the two chips in different performance tiers, with the Intel part closer to desktop-class parts like the Ryzen 7 5800H (1.2% ahead) and Core Ultra 7 266V (1.1% ahead).

Users who need maximum throughput from a 12-thread processor should favor the Intel Core 3 100HL. Users who prioritize lower power draw, smaller process node, or more PCIe lanes may consider the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, accepting a performance deficit that reaches 34% in the worst case.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 100HL has 8 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ: AMD runs at 3.30 GHz, Intel at 2.10 GHz. Boost clocks differ: AMD reaches 4.40 GHz, Intel reaches 4.60 GHz. TDP differs: AMD draws 35 W, Intel draws 45 W.

Sockets differ: AMD uses AMD Socket FP7, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Architecture differs: AMD uses Zen 3+ (Rembrandt-R), Intel uses Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-PS). Process nodes differ: AMD uses 6 nm TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm Intel. Die size is recorded only for AMD at 208 mm², with no die size recorded for Intel.

Cache layouts differ: AMD has 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core with 16 MB shared L3; Intel has 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core with 12 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: AMD supports only DDR5, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 76.8 GB/s. PCIe differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 660M, Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU.

Market segments differ: AMD is listed as Mobile, Intel as Desktop. Release dates differ: AMD was released on 2024-08-31, Intel on 2024-04-07. Both are Active in production, both lack unlocked multipliers, and both lack ECC memory support.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL has 8 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores. Both provide 12 threads.

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

A: The largest gap is in Passmark floating point math, where the Intel Core 3 100HL scores 42108 against AMD's 27800, a 34% advantage.

Q: How do the two compare in single-threaded performance?

A: Intel leads in every single-thread test. Passmark single thread shows 3735 versus 2740 (26.6% lead), and Cinebench R23 single-core shows 2110 versus 1742 (17.4% lead).

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS supports only DDR5, while the Intel Core 3 100HL supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has a lower TDP?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has a 35 W TDP, while the Intel Core 3 100HL has a 45 W TDP.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL averages 23545, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS averages 19364. Intel sits at the 76th percentile of all CPUs, AMD at the 73rd.