AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core 3 N355 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS and Intel Core 3 N355 occupy different corners of the mobile processor market, and the recorded data leaves little ambiguity about their relative performance. Across all seventeen head-to-head benchmark comparisons in the database, the AMD chip claims victory in every single test, with win margins ranging from a modest 4.2 percent to a dominant 134.5 percent. This is not a close contest; it is a systematic gap that touches every measured workload category, from Cinebench rendering to PassMark’s integer and floating-point math suites.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins everywhere, but the size of its advantage varies sharply by workload type. In single-threaded tasks, the lead is comparatively narrow. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 4.2 percent edge, while Cinebench R23 single-core expands that to 67.7 percent, and PassMark single-thread lands at 27.3 percent. These results indicate that while the AMD core has a clear clock-speed and IPC advantage, the Intel chip can still stay within striking distance in lightly threaded scenarios, particularly in older Cinebench versions.

The real separation appears in multi-core and sustained throughput tests. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows the AMD part at 12,342 points versus 5,262 for the Intel, a 134.5 percent difference. Cinebench R20 multi-core delivers a 43.5 percent gap, and Cinebench R15 multi-core a 51.2 percent gap. PassMark multi-thread scoring puts the AMD at 14,520 versus 10,174, a 42.7 percent difference. These numbers confirm that the AMD processor’s six cores with twelve threads consistently outmuscle the Intel’s eight cores with eight threads when all cores are active.

Specialized instruction workloads show some of the steepest deltas. PassMark extended instructions records 11,219 for the AMD against 5,968 for the Intel, an 88 percent advantage. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 77.8 percent lead, while PassMark integer math sits at 49.9 percent. The AMD chip also leads in data compression by 43.6 percent, data encryption by 32 percent, floating-point math by 22.5 percent, random string sorting by 20.1 percent, and physics by 31.4 percent. Even the smallest margin, the 4.2 percent in Cinebench R15 single-core, still favors the AMD part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is built on the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It packs six cores and twelve threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel Core 3 N355 uses the Twin Lake architecture with an Alder Lake-N generation label, made on a 10 nm process at Intel. It offers eight cores but only eight threads, with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz.

Cache layouts diverge substantially. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 16 MB of L3. The Intel part counters with 96 KB of L1 per core, a shared 2 MB of L2, and a shared 6 MB of L3. The AMD part’s larger L2 and L3 pools give it more room for caching active datasets, which helps explain its consistent wins in memory-sensitive workloads. The Intel chip’s larger per-core L1 does not compensate for the smaller shared caches.

Memory support also marks a clear split. The AMD processor runs DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, delivering 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 but only over a single-channel bus, capping bandwidth at 38.4 GB/s. That is exactly half the AMD’s bandwidth, a structural disadvantage that shows up in any memory-bound task. PCIe connectivity follows the same pattern: the AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel uses Gen 3 with 9 lanes.

Power envelopes differ as well. The AMD chip has a 35 W TDP, while the Intel part draws only 15 W. The AMD’s higher power budget buys it the clock speed and bandwidth needed for its performance lead, but the Intel’s lower draw suggests a design aimed at fanless or ultra-low-power systems. The AMD integrates Radeon 660M graphics, while the Intel integrates UHD Graphics 770. Both are mobile parts, both are currently in active production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite provides the clearest evidence of the performance hierarchy. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD scores 12,342 against the Intel’s 5,262, a 134.5 percent lead that stands as the largest margin in the entire comparison. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 1,742 versus 1,039, a 67.7 percent gap. Cinebench R20 multi-core lands at 5,183 versus 3,612 for a 43.5 percent difference, and R20 single-core at 731 versus 509 for 43.6 percent. Cinebench R15 multi-core records 1,243 versus 822 for a 51.2 percent lead, while R15 single-core is the closest test overall at 175 versus 168, a 4.2 percent edge.

PassMark’s real-world simulations reinforce the picture. Data compression shows 168,692 versus 117,435, a 43.6 percent advantage. Data encryption records 10,718 versus 8,121, a 32 percent lead. Extended instructions deliver the second-largest margin: 11,219 versus 5,968, an 88 percent difference. Find prime numbers scores 48 versus 27 for a 77.8 percent lead. Floating-point math hits 27,800 versus 22,695, a 22.5 percent gap. Integer math records 50,800 versus 33,894 for a 49.9 percent lead. Multi-thread scoring shows 14,520 versus 10,174, a 42.7 percent advantage. Physics tests land at 821 versus 625 for 31.4 percent. Random string sorting ends at 17,669 versus 14,706, a 20.1 percent gap. Single-thread tests show 2,740 versus 2,153 for a 27.3 percent edge, and the duplicate singlethread entry confirms the same numbers.

The AMD’s average benchmark score of 19,364 places it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V at 19,368 and the Intel Core i5-1345U at 19,411. The Intel Core 3 N355 averages 13,492, putting it in the 68th percentile, with nearest rivals such as the Intel Core i3-12100F at 13,494 and the Intel Core i5-9500 at 13,452. The two chips sit roughly 5,800 points apart in average score, a gap that reflects the AMD’s consistent dominance across every test.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 N355 win any benchmark against the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS?

A: No. The database records 17 head-to-head comparisons, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins all 17. The Intel chip’s best result is a 4.2 percent loss in Cinebench R15 single-core.

Q: How large is the biggest performance difference between the two chips?

A: The largest margin is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the AMD scores 12,342 versus the Intel’s 5,262, a 134.5 percent lead.

Q: What explains the AMD’s edge in memory-intensive tasks?

A: The AMD uses dual-channel DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel uses single-channel memory with 38.4 GB/s. The AMD also has a shared 16 MB L3 cache versus the Intel’s shared 6 MB L3.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 has 8 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores. However, the AMD supports 12 threads versus the Intel’s 8 threads, and the AMD wins every multi-threaded benchmark.

Q: How do their clock speeds compare?

A: The AMD has a 3.30 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost. The Intel has a 1.90 GHz base and 3.90 GHz boost. The AMD’s higher clocks contribute to its 27.3 percent lead in PassMark single-thread scoring.

Q: What are their power consumption levels?

A: The AMD is rated at 35 W TDP, while the Intel is rated at 15 W TDP. The Intel’s lower power draw comes with a substantial performance penalty across all recorded benchmarks.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear selection criterion: raw performance versus power efficiency. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is the faster processor by every measured metric, with an average benchmark score of 19,364 against the Intel’s 13,492. It leads by 134.5 percent in multi-core rendering, 67.7 percent in single-core rendering, 88 percent in extended instructions, and 42.7 percent in PassMark multi-thread. Its dual-channel memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s and larger caches give it a structural advantage that no Intel result overcomes.

The Intel Core 3 N355 does have one clear appeal: its 15 W TDP is less than half the AMD’s 35 W. For systems where power draw is the primary constraint, the Intel part offers eight cores and a 68th percentile ranking, placing it near the Intel Core i3-12100F in average score. It supports a wider range of memory types, including DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, though only over a single channel. The AMD chip, by contrast, sits in the 73rd percentile and matches the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V in average score.

Users prioritizing multi-threaded workloads, content creation, or any CPU-bound application should choose the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS without hesitation. The data shows no scenario where the Intel part wins, and the margins in Cinebench R23 multi-core and extended instructions are large enough to affect real-world render times and compute tasks. Users building ultra-low-power or fanless designs might prefer the Intel Core 3 N355 for its 15 W envelope, but they should accept a significant performance reduction in exchange. The AMD processor is the superior choice for performance, while the Intel processor is the choice for power-constrained designs.