AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core 5 220H Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear hierarchy between these two mobile processors. The Intel Core 5 220H wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, with the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS claiming a single victory. The Intel part holds a decisive lead in almost every workload category, particularly in multi-threaded, physics, and floating-point math tests. The AMD processor’s sole win comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it posts a 10.2% advantage.

For workloads that stress multi-core rendering, the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS shows a specific strength in Cinebench R23 multi-core, reaching a score of 12342 against the Intel Core 5 220H’s 11198. However, this is an isolated result. Across the broader Passmark suite, the Intel Core 5 220H consistently outperforms, with advantages ranging from 19.5% in single-thread tests to 46.2% in floating-point math. The data indicates the Intel Core 5 220H is the stronger overall performer for general productivity, content creation, and computationally intensive tasks. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS may be preferred in scenarios specifically targeting the Cinebench R23 multi-core metric, but the overall benchmark profile favors Intel substantially.

The average benchmark score reinforces this conclusion. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS records an average score of 19364, while the Intel Core 5 220H records 28574. The Intel processor also sits in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the AMD’s 73rd percentile. The nearest rivals listed for each chip further contextualize their positions: the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS trades blows with Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, Intel Core i5-1345U, and Intel Core i7-8700K, while the Intel Core 5 220H aligns with AMD EPYC 7203P, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS, and Intel Xeon E-2436. This places the Intel chip in a higher performance tier entirely.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and fabrication processes. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, and belongs to the 7000 series. It is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H, and belongs to the Core 5 generation (Raptor Lake Refresh). Intel fabricates this chip on a 10 nm process at its own foundry.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD part provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part provides 12 cores and 16 threads. The Intel processor also offers higher boost clock speed, reaching 4.90 GHz compared to the AMD’s 4.40 GHz, although the AMD chip has a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus the Intel’s 2.70 GHz. Thermal design power also differs, with the AMD rated at 35 W and the Intel at 45 W.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 220H uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip therefore has larger per-core L2 and L3 caches.

Memory support and PCIe connectivity also diverge. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, but no bandwidth figure is recorded. The AMD chip provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes. Neither supports ECC memory, and both have integrated graphics: the AMD uses Radeon 660M, while the Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

The physical specifications also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses AMD Socket FP7 and has a die size of 208 mm². The Intel Core 5 220H uses Intel BGA 1744, and no die size is recorded. The release dates show the AMD chip arrived on 2024-08-31, while the Intel chip followed on 2024-12-17. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $342.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has an average benchmark score of 19364, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 220H has an average benchmark score of 28574, placing it in the 80th percentile.

Q: What is the single test where the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins?

A: The AMD processor wins Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 12342 against the Intel Core 5 220H’s 11198, a 10.2% advantage.

Q: How large is the Intel processor’s lead in floating-point math?

A: In the Passmark floating-point math test, the Intel Core 5 220H scores 51671 against the AMD’s 27800, a delta of 46.2% in Intel’s favor.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 5 220H supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 220H is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several core specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores, while the Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores. Thread counts are 12 for AMD and 16 for Intel. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for AMD and 2.70 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks are 4.40 GHz for AMD and 4.90 GHz for Intel. TDP ratings are 35 W for AMD and 45 W for Intel.

The socket types are unique to each: AMD Socket FP7 for the AMD chip, Intel BGA 1744 for the Intel chip. The architectures are Zen 3+ (Rembrandt-R) for AMD and Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-H) for Intel. Process nodes are 6 nm at TSMC for AMD and 10 nm at Intel for the Intel chip. The die size is recorded as 208 mm² for AMD, while no die size is recorded for Intel.

Cache configurations vary: L1 is 64 KB per core for AMD versus 80 KB per core for Intel; L2 is 512 KB per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel; L3 is 16 MB shared for AMD versus 18 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for AMD, while no bandwidth is recorded for Intel. PCIe lanes are Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 with 8 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 660M for AMD versus Iris Xe Graphics 80EU for Intel. Release dates are 2024-08-31 for AMD and 2024-12-17 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $342, while the AMD part has none recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 220H dominates the recorded comparisons. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 1835 against AMD’s 1243, a 32.3% advantage. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 262 against AMD’s 175, a 33.2% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows Intel at 7812 versus AMD’s 5183, a 33.7% gap, and Cinebench R20 single-core shows Intel at 1102 versus AMD’s 731, also a 33.7% gap.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS takes its only win in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 12342 against Intel’s 11198, a 10.2% margin. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel rebounds with a 1853 score against AMD’s 1742, a 6% lead.

The Passmark suite heavily favors Intel. Data compression shows Intel at 247921 versus AMD’s 168692, a 32% advantage. Data encryption shows Intel at 15216 versus AMD’s 10718, a 29.6% lead. Extended instructions scores are 14642 for Intel and 11219 for AMD, a 23.4% gap. Find prime numbers results show Intel at 82 versus AMD’s 48, a 41.5% difference. Floating-point math gives Intel 51671 against AMD’s 27800, the largest margin at 46.2%. Integer math shows Intel at 73555 versus AMD’s 50800, a 30.9% lead. Multithread scores are 21884 for Intel and 14520 for AMD, a 33.7% gap. Physics tests show Intel at 1478 versus AMD’s 821, a 44.5% advantage. Random string sorting gives Intel 28438 against AMD’s 17669, a 37.9% lead. Single-thread tests show Intel at 3405 versus AMD’s 2740, a 19.5% margin.

The data confirms the Intel Core 5 220H is the stronger processor in 16 of 17 tests, with its largest wins in floating-point math and physics, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS shows a singular strength in Cinebench R23 multi-core rendering.