AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear split between multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins 10 of the 17 recorded comparisons, while the Intel Core 3 304 takes 7. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the win count.

The largest victory for the AMD part appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 12342 against the Intel chip's 5263, a 134.5% advantage. This is the single biggest delta in the entire comparison set. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a similar pattern with a 46.4% lead, and PassMark integer math delivers a 106.2% margin. The AMD processor also leads by 47% in data compression, 26.1% in data encryption, and 24.9% in the PassMark multi-thread test.

The Intel Core 3 304 counters with strong single-thread results. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 264 versus 175, a 33.7% lead. PassMark single-thread shows 3614 against 2740, a 24.2% margin. The Intel part also wins in Cinebench R23 single-core, though narrowly at 1765 versus 1742, a 1.3% edge. Additional Intel wins come from prime number finding (68 vs 48, a 29.4% lead), floating point math (29722 vs 27800, a 6.5% lead), and the PassMark physics test (868 vs 821, a 5.4% lead).

Two Cinebench single-core results require attention. In R20 single-core, the AMD part wins 731 to 587, a 24.5% margin, which contradicts the pattern set by the R15 and R23 runs. The R15 single-core score of 175 for AMD is notably low relative to its other single-thread results, suggesting possible frequency behavior or test variance. The R23 result is effectively a tie within measurement noise.

The average benchmark scores reflect the overall balance: the AMD processor records an average of 19364 across its benchmark suite, while the Intel part records 13745. The AMD chip sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Intel chip sits at the 68th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm TSMC process. The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm Intel process. Both are mobile parts, but their construction differs sharply.

Core counts diverge: the AMD chip provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip provides 5 cores and 5 threads. This means the AMD part has simultaneous multithreading, effectively doubling its thread count, while the Intel part has no hyperthreading at all. The thread advantage directly explains the multi-core performance gap.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD processor uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part specifies 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part's larger cache pool supports its multi-threaded workloads.

Memory support separates the two as well. The AMD chip uses DDR5 with a dual-channel bus delivering 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X but uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. The AMD processor's dual-channel configuration gives it a 28.6% bandwidth advantage. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe lane counts differ: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with only 6 CPU-only lanes. The integrated graphics also differ, with AMD using the Radeon 660M and Intel using Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core.

The socket types are incompatible. AMD uses Socket FP7, while Intel uses BGA 1516. Both processors are locked, with no unlocked multiplier. Their release dates differ by roughly 20 months, with the AMD part appearing in late August 2024 and the Intel part in mid-April 2026.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS dominates in throughput-oriented tasks. Its 12 threads provide substantial headroom for parallel workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 12342 versus 5263 indicates a 134.5% advantage, making it the clear choice for rendering, video export, and heavy compilation work. The PassMark integer math score of 50800 versus 24640 shows a 106.2% lead in arithmetic-heavy applications. Data compression at 168692 versus 114775 (47% ahead) and encryption at 10718 versus 8501 (26.1% ahead) further confirm this pattern.

The Intel Core 3 304 wins in latency-sensitive and lightly threaded scenarios. The PassMark single-thread score of 3614 versus 2740 (24.2% ahead) indicates faster response in everyday applications that rely on one or two cores. The Cinebench R15 single-core margin of 33.7% is the largest single-thread win. Prime number finding, which stresses branch prediction and integer throughput per core, shows a 29.4% Intel advantage. Floating point math also favors Intel by 6.5%, suggesting better per-core FPU efficiency despite fewer cores.

The physics test result (868 for Intel versus 821 for AMD, a 5.4% lead) points to Intel winning in game physics or simulation workloads that scale poorly beyond a few threads. The Cinebench R20 single-core result, where AMD wins 731 to 587, is the notable outlier that disrupts an otherwise consistent pattern.

The database shows the AMD part winning the majority of tests, but the Intel part claims the highest single-thread scores in most generations of the Cinebench suite. For users running short, latency-bound tasks, the Intel chip delivers better responsiveness. For batch processing, the AMD chip's thread count becomes decisive.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show these key differences between the two parts:

• Cores: 6 (AMD) versus 5 (Intel)
• Threads: 12 (AMD) versus 5 (Intel)
• Base clock: 3.30 GHz (AMD) versus 1.50 GHz (Intel)
• Boost clock: 4.40 GHz (AMD) versus 4.30 GHz (Intel)
• TDP: 35 W (AMD) versus 15 W (Intel)
• Process node: 6 nm (AMD) versus 3 nm (Intel)
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core (AMD) versus 192 KB total (Intel)
• L2 cache: 512 KB per core (AMD) versus 2.5 MB total (Intel)
• L3 cache: 16 MB shared (AMD) versus 6 MB shared (Intel)
• Memory bus: Dual-channel (AMD) versus Single-channel (Intel)
• Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s (AMD) versus 59.7 GB/s (Intel)
• PCIe: Gen 4, 20 lanes (AMD) versus Gen 4, 6 lanes (Intel)
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 660M (AMD) versus Intel Xe3 Graphics, 1 Xe (Intel)
• Socket: AMD FP7 versus Intel BGA 1516

The base clock difference is stark: 3.30 GHz versus 1.50 GHz. The AMD part runs at a much higher idle-to-load baseline, while the Intel part relies on boost behavior to reach 4.30 GHz. The boost clocks are close, differing by only 0.10 GHz in favor of AMD, but the TDP gap of 20 W (35 W versus 15 W) means the AMD chip draws more power to sustain its higher clocks and additional threads.

The Intel part's launch MSRP is $309. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. Both processors use Gen 4 PCIe, but the AMD part provides 14 more lanes. The Intel part supports LPDDR5X in addition to DDR5, which the AMD part does not list.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins every multi-threaded benchmark in the comparison. Its largest lead is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 12342 against the Intel Core 3 304's 5263, a 134.5% advantage. It also leads by 106.2% in PassMark integer math and 46.4% in Cinebench R15 multi-core.

Q: Which processor has better single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 wins most single-thread tests. It leads by 33.7% in Cinebench R15 single-core (264 vs 175), by 24.2% in PassMark single-thread (3614 vs 2740), and by 1.3% in Cinebench R23 single-core (1765 vs 1742). The exception is Cinebench R20 single-core, where the AMD part wins 731 to 587.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor has 5 cores and 5 threads. The AMD part uses simultaneous multithreading to double its thread count, while the Intel part offers no hyperthreading.

Q: What are the power requirements of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has a 35 W TDP, while the Intel Core 3 304 has a 15 W TDP. The AMD part consumes 20 W more at its rated power level, which aligns with its higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus 1.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory?

A: The AMD part uses DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. Neither supports ECC memory. The AMD part's bandwidth advantage is 28.6%.

Q: How do the integrated graphics compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS includes a Radeon 660M, while the Intel Core 3 304 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The database does not provide benchmark scores for either integrated GPU.

Q: What is the overall benchmark standing of each processor?

A: The AMD part records an average benchmark score of 19364 and sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. The Intel part records an average of 13745 and sits at the 68th percentile. The AMD chip's nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V with a 0% delta, while the Intel chip's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX with a -0.3% delta.