AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core 5 120UL Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS records an average benchmark score of 19,364, while the Intel Core 5 120UL records 13,594. The AMD part sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 68th percentile.

Q: How do the two chips compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 12,342 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 37.5% ahead of the Intel Core 5 120UL's 8,974. The same 37.5% delta appears in Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core tests.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: No. The recorded data shows the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 5 120UL has zero wins in this dataset.

Q: What is the single-core score difference between the two?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD scores 1,742 versus Intel's 1,266, a 37.6% advantage. PassMark single-thread shows AMD at 2,740 versus Intel's 2,080, a 31.7% advantage.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 120UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD part wins every multi-threaded test in the database.

Q: How does the extended instruction performance compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 11,219 in PassMark extended instructions, which is 115.6% higher than the Intel Core 5 120UL's 5,203. This is the largest percentage gap in the entire head-to-head dataset.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear separation between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS dominates the Intel Core 5 120UL across every benchmark category recorded in the database. With 17 wins and zero losses in the head-to-head comparison, the AMD part is the stronger choice for any workload where the measured tests apply.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is the pick for users who prioritize multi-threaded rendering, compression, encryption, and math workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,342 versus 8,974 for the Intel part shows a substantial lead in CPU-heavy tasks. The PassMark data compression result widens further: 168,692 versus 109,090, a 54.6% advantage.

The Intel Core 5 120UL is not without reason for consideration, but only in narrow contexts. It uses a 15 watt TDP compared to the AMD's 35 watts, which means systems built around it may be designed for lower thermal envelopes. However, the benchmark data shows no test where the Intel part outperforms the AMD part. The Intel chip's closest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i3-12100F (0.7% higher average score), Intel Core 3 N355 (0.8% higher), and Intel Core i5-9500 (1.1% higher). None of these rivals are the AMD chip, which sits 42.4% higher in average score than the Intel Core 5 120UL.

For desktops or mobile systems where performance is the primary criterion, the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is the only logical selection based on the recorded measurements. The Intel part would only be relevant if the lower TDP is a hard requirement, and even then the performance trade-off is substantial.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The dataset contains 17 head-to-head benchmarks, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins every one. The smallest margins appear in PassMark physics and prime number finding. In physics, AMD scores 821 versus Intel's 807, a 1.7% edge. In find prime numbers, AMD scores 48 versus Intel's 47, a 2.1% edge. These are near-ties, but the AMD part still leads.

The largest margin is in PassMark extended instructions. AMD scores 11,219 against Intel's 5,203, a 115.6% advantage. This indicates a major difference in SIMD or specialized instruction throughput. The second-largest margin is data compression: AMD at 168,692 versus Intel at 109,090, a 54.6% lead.

The Cinebench suite shows consistent deltas across all versions. R15 multi-core: 1,243 versus 904 (37.5%). R15 single-core: 175 versus 127 (37.8%). R20 multi-core: 5,183 versus 3,769 (37.5%). R20 single-core: 731 versus 531 (37.7%). R23 multi-core: 12,342 versus 8,974 (37.5%). R23 single-core: 1,742 versus 1,266 (37.6%). The consistency of this 37.5% to 37.8% band across three Cinebench generations suggests a stable performance ratio between the two architectures.

PassMark integer math shows AMD at 50,800 versus Intel's 38,060, a 33.5% lead. Floating point math is closer: AMD at 27,800 versus Intel's 26,311, a 5.7% advantage. PassMark multi-thread shows AMD at 14,520 versus Intel's 10,558, a 37.5% lead. Random string sorting shows AMD at 17,669 versus Intel's 13,610, a 29.8% advantage. Data encryption shows AMD at 10,718 versus Intel's 7,685, a 39.5% lead.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 120UL uses 10 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: AMD runs at 3.30 GHz, Intel at 1.30 GHz. Boost clocks are closer: AMD at 4.40 GHz, Intel at 4.60 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock by 2.00 GHz, while the Intel part has a higher boost clock by 0.20 GHz.

TDP differs by 20 watts: AMD is rated at 35 watts, Intel at 15 watts. Sockets are different: AMD uses AMD Socket FP7, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Market segments differ: AMD is listed as Mobile, Intel as Desktop. Release dates differ: AMD released on 2024-08-31, Intel on 2024-04-07.

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel and a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. PCIe lanes differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 660M, Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is built on Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename. It uses a 6 nm process node from TSMC, with a die size of 208 mm². The Intel Core 5 120UL uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename. It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel, with no die size recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, but the AMD part has a larger shared L3 pool.

The AMD part belongs to the 7000 series and the Ryzen 5 generation. The Intel part belongs to the Core 5 generation. Both are listed as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001632(FP7) or 100-000001634(FP7r2), while the Intel part has no recorded part number. Neither supports ECC memory.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins in every recorded benchmark category. This includes all Cinebench versions, all PassMark categories, and the aggregate average score. The data shows no workload where the Intel Core 5 120UL takes the lead.

For rendering and CPU-heavy productivity, the AMD part is the clear winner. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,342 versus 8,974 for Intel represents a 37.5% advantage. This pattern repeats across R15, R20, and R23, making the AMD part the stronger choice for any multi-threaded rendering workload.

For data processing tasks, the AMD part leads by even larger margins. Data compression shows a 54.6% advantage, data encryption a 39.5% advantage, and extended instructions a 115.6% advantage. The AMD part is also ahead in integer math by 33.5%, random string sorting by 29.8%, and multi-thread by 37.5%.

The Intel Core 5 120UL's only potential role is in systems where the 15 watt TDP is a strict constraint. The database records no benchmark win for Intel, so there is no performance-based use case where it surpasses the AMD part. The Intel part does have a higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz versus 4.40 GHz for AMD, and larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, but these specification advantages do not translate into any recorded benchmark victory.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS also sits at a higher percentile among all CPUs (73rd versus 68th) and has a higher average benchmark score (19,364 versus 13,594). Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (0% delta), Intel Core i5-1345U (-0.2%), Intel Core i7-8700K (0.7%), and Intel Core i7-10700F (-0.7%). The Intel Core 5 120UL's nearest rivals are all lower-scoring parts: Intel Core i3-12100F (0.7% higher), Intel Core 3 N355 (0.8% higher), Intel Core i5-9500 (1.1% higher), and Intel Core 3 304 (-1.1% lower). The gap between the two chips in average score is 5,770 points, which is larger than the gap between the Intel part and any of its listed rivals.