AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS and Intel Core 3 201E are two processors that, despite similar average benchmark scores, occupy very different performance profiles. The data shows the Intel part wins 13 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, yet the AMD chip claims decisive victories in specific workloads. Both hold the 73rd percentile against all CPUs, with average scores of 19364 for the AMD and 19056 for the Intel part, a difference of roughly 1.6%. The following analysis breaks down where each processor excels, what drives those differences, and which user should choose based strictly on the benchmark evidence.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking pattern in the head-to-head results is the Intel Core 3 201E’s dominance in single-threaded performance. In PassMark’s single-thread test, the Intel part scores 3482 against the AMD’s 2740, a 21.3% advantage. This gap repeats across Cinebench single-core tests, though with a much smaller margin: the Intel part leads by 2.2% in R15 (179 vs 175) and 2.1% in both R20 (747 vs 731) and R23 (1780 vs 1742). The PassMark result suggests that in certain single-thread workloads, the Intel architecture has a substantial edge, while Cinebench’s rendering tasks show the two are much closer.

Multi-threaded rendering follows a similar pattern of narrow Intel wins. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 3 201E scores 12613 versus the Ryzen’s 12342, a 2.1% lead. The R20 multi-core result is 5297 versus 5183 (2.2% lead), and R15 multi-core is 1271 versus 1243 (2.2% lead). PassMark’s multithread test shows the same trend: 14839 for Intel versus 14520 for AMD, a 2.1% difference. These margins are consistent, suggesting the Intel part has a small but repeatable advantage in heavily threaded rendering workloads, despite having 4 cores and 8 threads versus the AMD’s 6 cores and 12 threads.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS fights back in several specialized workloads. Its biggest win is in PassMark data encryption, where it scores 10718 against Intel’s 8931, a 20% advantage. This is a substantial lead that likely reflects architectural strengths in cryptographic instructions. The AMD part also wins integer math by a wide margin: 50800 versus 43894, a 15.7% lead. Data compression goes to AMD at 168692 versus 164160, a 2.8% edge, and extended instructions narrowly favor AMD at 11219 versus 11035, a 1.7% lead.

Intel’s wins in other PassMark tests are decisive. Floating-point math heavily favors Intel: 33260 versus 27800, a 16.4% lead. The physics test shows the largest single delta, with Intel scoring 1141 against AMD’s 821, a 28% advantage. Prime number finding also goes to Intel by 15.8% (57 vs 48). Random string sorting is nearly tied, with Intel ahead by just 0.6% (17783 vs 17669).

The overall win count — 13 for Intel, 4 for AMD — reflects that Intel wins most tests, but the AMD victories are in specific, important areas. The average benchmark scores are close because AMD’s wins in encryption and integer math are large enough to offset some of Intel’s many small-to-moderate wins. However, the benchmark data clearly indicates that for general-purpose use, especially anything involving physics simulations or floating-point calculations, the Intel Core 3 201E has the advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E is faster. It leads by 21.3% in PassMark single-thread (3482 vs 2740) and by 2.1-2.2% across all three Cinebench single-core tests.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS win any benchmarks?

A: Yes. It wins 4 of 17 head-to-head tests: data encryption by 20%, integer math by 15.7%, data compression by 2.8%, and extended instructions by 1.7%.

Q: How do the two compare in multi-threaded rendering?

A: The Intel part wins all Cinebench multi-core tests by 2.1-2.2%. R23 multi-core scores are 12613 for Intel versus 12342 for AMD, with similar margins in R15 and R20.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark physics, where Intel wins by 28% (1141 vs 821). The second-largest is the 21.3% Intel lead in single-thread, followed by the 20% AMD lead in data encryption.

Q: Are the average benchmark scores similar?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has an average score of 19364, while the Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056. Both sit at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, built on a 6nm process at TSMC. It features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10nm process at Intel, with 4 cores and 8 threads, a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has larger per-core caches: 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, but a smaller 12 MB of shared L3. The die sizes also differ, with AMD at 208 mm² and Intel at 163 mm².

Memory support is another key differentiator. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both have dual-channel memory buses and identical 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does.

PCIe capabilities favor Intel. The Core 3 201E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 660M, while Intel uses the UHD Graphics 730.

The market segments and sockets are entirely different. The AMD part is a mobile processor using AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part is a desktop processor using Intel Socket 1700. The TDP reflects this: 35W for the AMD mobile chip versus 60W for the Intel desktop chip. Production status is active for both, with the AMD releasing in August 2024 and the Intel in January 2025.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear recommendation based on workload. For users prioritizing single-threaded performance, physics calculations, or floating-point math, the Intel Core 3 201E is the superior choice. Its 21.3% lead in PassMark single-thread and 28% lead in physics are decisive. The consistent 2.1-2.2% wins across all Cinebench tests, both single and multi-core, show that the Intel part has a general rendering advantage as well.

However, the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is the better option for specific workloads involving encryption and integer math. The 20% lead in data encryption and 15.7% lead in integer math are substantial. For users running compression workloads or those that leverage extended instructions, the AMD part also holds a smaller but real edge.

The overall average scores are nearly identical, with the AMD part at 19364 and the Intel at 19056. This means that for mixed workloads, the choice may come down to other factors like platform support. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory and includes ECC support, which could be decisive for certain desktop users. The AMD part is a mobile chip with a much lower TDP of 35W, making it suited for laptops where power efficiency is paramount.

The data does not support a universal winner. It supports a workload-specific choice: Intel for general performance, physics, and single-thread tasks; AMD for encryption, integer math, and mobile applications.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores; Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores.
• Threads: AMD has 12 threads; Intel has 8 threads.
• Base Clock: AMD runs at 3.30 GHz; Intel runs at 3.60 GHz.
• Boost Clock: AMD boosts to 4.40 GHz; Intel boosts to 4.80 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is 35W; Intel is 60W.
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP7; Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Architecture: AMD uses Zen 3+; Intel's architecture is not listed.
• Codename: AMD is Rembrandt-R; Intel is Bartlett Lake.
• Process Node: AMD is 6nm; Intel is 10nm.
• Foundry: AMD uses TSMC; Intel uses Intel.
• Die Size: AMD is 208 mm²; Intel is 163 mm².
• L1 Cache: AMD has 64 KB per core; Intel has 80 KB per core.
• L2 Cache: AMD has 512 KB per core; Intel has 1.25 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: AMD has 16 MB shared; Intel has 12 MB shared.
• Memory Support: AMD supports DDR5 only; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• ECC Memory: AMD does not support; Intel supports.
• PCIe: AMD is Gen 4 with 20 lanes; Intel is Gen 5 with 16 lanes.
• Integrated Graphics: AMD has Radeon 660M; Intel has UHD Graphics 730.
• Market Segment: AMD is Mobile; Intel is Desktop.
• Release Date: AMD is 2024-08-31; Intel is 2025-01-12.
• Launch MSRP: Intel is $134; AMD has no listed MSRP.
• Part Number: AMD is 100-000001632(FP7)100-000001634(FP7r2); Intel is SRVTR.