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

The Verdict

The benchmark data positions the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS as the stronger overall performer, winning 12 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. Its average benchmark score of 19364 places it at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 100U averages 16148, sitting at the 70th percentile. The AMD chip also records a 19.9% higher average benchmark score than the Intel part. Buyers selecting for multi-threaded workloads, content creation, or data processing should favor the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, as it consistently outperforms the Intel Core 3 100U in Cinebench multi-core tests and most PassMark compute workloads. The Intel Core 3 100U holds specific advantages in single-threaded PassMark tests, floating-point math, physics simulation, and prime number finding, making it the pick for workloads that depend heavily on those particular operations. The Intel part also carries a 15 W TDP versus 35 W for the AMD chip, which the data supports as a lower-power alternative. The recorded benchmark results indicate the AMD processor delivers a more balanced overall package, with the Intel chip offering targeted strengths for specific single-threaded and floating-point tasks.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 100U uses the Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-U, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. Both processors have 6 cores, but the AMD chip supports 12 threads while the Intel chip supports 8 threads, indicating the AMD processor uses simultaneous multithreading. The AMD die size is 208 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded. Cache configurations differ: the AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, with 10 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD chip records a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel chip has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The AMD chip provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), whereas the Intel chip provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon 660M, and the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 64EU. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP7, and the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1744. The AMD chip launched on 2024-08-31, and the Intel chip launched on 2024-01-07. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $426. The AMD chip is in the 7000 series, while the Intel chip has no recorded series designation. The AMD processor's part numbers are 100-000001632(FP7) and 100-000001634(FP7r2); the Intel part number is SRMYL.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 3 100U boosts to 4.70 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The AMD chip has a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz versus 1.20 GHz for the Intel chip.

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

A: The Intel Core 3 100U wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 3506 versus 2740 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, a 21.8% advantage for Intel. However, the AMD chip wins all Cinebench single-core tests, including a 16.2% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core (1742 versus 1499).

Q: Which processor is ahead in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins every recorded multi-threaded benchmark. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 12342 versus 10624 for the Intel Core 3 100U, a 16.2% lead. The PassMark multithread test shows a 16% advantage for AMD (14520 versus 12522).

Q: What are the TDP differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has a 35 W TDP, while the Intel Core 3 100U has a 15 W TDP. The Intel chip is rated for substantially lower power consumption.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

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

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 3 100U provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 12 threads; the Intel Core 3 100U has 8 threads. Base clocks differ at 3.30 GHz for AMD versus 1.20 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks are 4.40 GHz for AMD and 4.70 GHz for Intel. TDP is 35 W for AMD and 15 W for Intel. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel BGA 1744. The AMD chip uses the Zen 3+ architecture (Rembrandt-R), and the Intel chip uses Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-U). The process node is 6 nm at TSMC for AMD, versus 10 nm at Intel for the Intel chip. Die size is recorded only for AMD at 208 mm². L1 cache is 64 KB per core for AMD versus 80 KB per core for Intel. L2 cache is 512 KB per core for AMD versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 16 MB shared for AMD versus 10 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 only for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for AMD, with no recorded value for Intel. PCIe lanes are 20 (CPU only) for AMD versus 8 (CPU only) for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 660M for AMD versus UHD Graphics 64EU for Intel. The AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP; the Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $426. Release dates differ: 2024-08-31 for AMD, 2024-01-07 for Intel. Part numbers differ as listed. The AMD chip has an average benchmark score of 19364 and a 73rd percentile ranking; the Intel chip has an average benchmark score of 16148 and a 70th percentile ranking.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 1243 against 1070 for Intel, a 16.2% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows AMD at 175 versus 150, a 16.7% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core has AMD at 5183 versus 4462, a 16.2% lead; Cinebench R20 single-core has AMD at 731 versus 629, also 16.2% ahead. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows AMD at 12342 versus 10624, a 16.2% lead, and Cinebench R23 single-core has AMD at 1742 versus 1499, again 16.2% ahead. The consistency of the Cinebench deltas indicates a uniform clock-for-clock advantage for the AMD architecture in these rendering workloads.

In PassMark tests, the AMD chip wins data compression (168692 versus 136497, a 23.6% lead), data encryption (10718 versus 8128, a 31.9% lead), extended instructions (11219 versus 7894, a 42.1% lead), integer math (50800 versus 39580, a 28.3% lead), multithread (14520 versus 12522, a 16% lead), and random string sorting (17669 versus 15191, a 16.3% lead). The largest AMD advantage is in extended instructions at 42.1%, followed by data encryption at 31.9% and integer math at 28.3%. These are substantial margins that suggest the AMD processor is particularly strong in encryption and instruction-heavy workloads.

The Intel Core 3 100U wins four distinct PassMark tests. The single-thread test shows Intel at 3506 versus 2740 for AMD, a 21.8% lead for Intel. This is the largest Intel margin in the entire benchmark set. The physics test has Intel at 876 versus 821, a 6.3% lead. Floating-point math shows Intel at 28322 versus 27800, a 1.8% lead. Find prime numbers has Intel at 52 versus 48, a 7.7% lead. The Intel wins are concentrated in single-threaded and specialized math workloads, while the AMD wins span both single-core and multi-core Cinebench tests and a wider range of PassMark compute tests.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the head-to-head results. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS averages 19364, placing it at the 73rd percentile. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V at 19368 (0% delta), the Intel Core i5-1345U at 19411 (-0.2% delta), the Intel Core i7-8700K at 19238 (0.7% delta), and the Intel Core i7-10700F at 19499 (-0.7% delta). The Intel Core 3 100U averages 16148, at the 70th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-10850H at 16204 (-0.3% delta), the Intel Core i5-10600KF at 16228 (-0.5% delta), the Intel Core i7-1260U at 16320 (-1.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H at 16341 (-1.2% delta). The AMD chip's average score is 19.9% higher than the Intel chip's average score, and its percentile ranking is 3 points higher.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins in rendering and content creation workloads. All six Cinebench tests, covering both single-core and multi-core rendering, go to AMD with margins between 16.2% and 16.7%. The AMD chip also wins data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, integer math, multithread, and random string sorting in the PassMark suite. These results point to strengths in encryption, compression, integer-heavy computation, and general multithreaded throughput. The AMD chip's 12 threads versus 8 threads for the Intel chip likely contributes to its multi-core dominance, and its larger 16 MB L3 cache versus 10 MB for Intel may support its wins in data-heavy workloads. The AMD processor also has a higher memory bandwidth at 76.8 GB/s, which may factor into its compression and encryption results.

The Intel Core 3 100U wins in the PassMark single-thread test by 21.8%, the largest margin of any Intel victory. It also wins physics simulation by 6.3%, floating-point math by 1.8%, and prime number finding by 7.7%. The Intel chip's higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz versus 4.40 GHz for AMD aligns with its single-thread PassMark advantage, although the AMD chip wins Cinebench single-core tests despite the lower boost clock. The Intel chip's floating-point math win is narrow at 1.8%, indicating near parity in that specific workload. The physics test win at 6.3% and prime number win at 7.7% are moderate margins. The Intel chip's 15 W TDP makes it the lower-power option, and its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory offers platform flexibility that the DDR5-only AMD chip does not provide. The Intel chip also launched earlier, on 2024-01-07 versus 2024-08-31 for AMD, and has a recorded launch MSRP of $426.