AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core 5 221E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core 5 221E across all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS does not register a single win in any measured workload. The margin of victory is substantial in nearly every category, with the Intel part leading by percentages ranging from roughly one-third to nearly three-quarters.

The single-core results illustrate the gap clearly. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core 5 221E scores 3661 against the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS's 1742, a delta of -52.4%. The same pattern holds in Cinebench R20 single-core, where Intel's 1537 doubles the AMD's 731. The PassMark single-thread test tells a similar story: Intel scores 4147, AMD scores 2740, a difference of -33.9%. Even the smaller single-thread gap remains decisive.

Multi-core performance follows the same direction with consistent magnitude. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows Intel at 25933 versus AMD at 12342, again a -52.4% delta. Cinebench R20 multi-core repeats the exact ratio: 10891 for Intel, 5183 for AMD. Cinebench R15 multi-core, as with the single-core variant, shows 2613 against 1243, another -52.4% delta.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Intel architecture stretches its lead furthest. The find prime numbers test shows Intel at 173 against AMD's 48, a -72.3% delta, the largest margin in the entire dataset. Floating point math also heavily favors Intel: 79028 versus 27800, a -64.8% delta. Physics performance shows 2230 versus 821, a -63.2% delta. Integer math delivers 117813 against 50800, a -56.9% delta. Random string sorting goes to Intel at 37686 versus 17669, a -53.1% delta.

The remaining PassMark workloads, while still Intel wins, show somewhat narrower gaps. Data compression: 324285 versus 168692, a -48% delta. Data encryption: 19205 versus 10718, a -44.2% delta. Extended instructions: 18216 versus 11219, a -38.4% delta. PassMark multi-thread: 30510 versus 14520, a -52.4% delta. The consistency of the -52.4% figure across both Cinebench and the multi-thread PassMark test suggests a systemic throughput disadvantage rather than a workload-specific anomaly.

For context, the average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is 19364, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 221E has an average score of 40144, placing it in the 87th percentile. The AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V at 19368 (delta 0%), the Intel Core i5-1345U at 19411 (delta -0.2%), the Intel Core i7-8700K at 19238 (delta 0.7%), and the Intel Core i7-10700F at 19499 (delta -0.7%). The Intel Core 5 221E sits near the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40081 (delta 0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 at 40048 (delta 0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 270 at 40246 (delta -0.3%), and the Intel Core i9-13905H at 40313 (delta -0.4%). These rivalry data confirm that the Intel part is competing in a much higher performance tier than the AMD mobile chip.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design points. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture with the codename Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the 7000 series and the Ryzen 5 generation. The Intel Core 5 221E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, and belongs to the Core 5 generation.

The core and thread counts diverge sharply. The AMD part provides 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part provides 14 cores and 20 threads. That difference alone explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap, but not all of it, since the single-thread scores also favor Intel substantially.

Clock speeds favor Intel in the boost range but not in the base range. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel Core 5 221E has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The lower base clock on the Intel part is more than offset by the higher boost ceiling in lightly threaded workloads.

The sockets reflect the target platforms. AMD uses Socket FP7, a mobile socket, while Intel uses Socket 1700, a desktop socket. This aligns with the market segment designation: the AMD part is listed as Mobile, the Intel part as Desktop. The power envelope differs accordingly, with AMD rated at 35 W TDP and Intel at 65 W TDP. The production status for both is Active.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has both a larger per-core L2 and a larger total L3 pool. The die size also differs: AMD's die measures 208 mm², Intel's measures 257 mm².

Memory support separates the two as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and 76.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 221E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported on the AMD part but is supported on the Intel part.

PCIe capabilities differ in generation and lane count. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip carries a Radeon 660M, while the Intel chip carries UHD Graphics 730. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The release dates are close. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS released on 2024-08-31. The Intel Core 5 221E released on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS does not win any benchmark in the dataset. The recorded wins count stands at 0 for AMD and 17 for Intel. No workload category, whether synthetic rendering, integer math, floating point math, cryptography, compression, or physics simulation, favors the AMD chip.

The Intel Core 5 221E wins everywhere, but the size of the win varies by workload type. The largest advantage appears in prime number finding, where Intel leads by -72.3%. This test is heavily dependent on integer throughput and branch handling, areas where the Intel chip's higher core count and boost clock clearly dominate. Floating point math shows a -64.8% lead, and physics shows -63.2%, both indicating strong floating-point execution resources.

The narrowest Intel advantage appears in the PassMark single-thread test at -33.9%. This is still a decisive margin, but it suggests that the AMD chip's Zen 3+ cores are relatively closer in pure single-thread performance than in any other measured dimension. The extended instructions test shows a -38.4% delta, the second smallest gap, indicating that AMD's SIMD implementation is comparatively less disadvantaged than its memory or multi-thread performance.

The mid-range gaps cluster around -48% to -56.9%. Data compression at -48%, data encryption at -44.2%, integer math at -56.9%, random string sorting at -53.1%, and multi-thread at -52.4% all fall in this band. These workloads typically scale with core count, cache size, and memory bandwidth, all of which favor the Intel part.

For use-case analysis, the Intel Core 5 221E is the clear choice for any workload that benefits from many cores, such as rendering, video encoding, or compilation. It also carries the advantage for single-threaded applications that respond to high boost clocks. The AMD part, despite its lower absolute scores, still delivers a functional mobile platform with integrated Radeon 660M graphics, a 35 W TDP, and a 6 nm process node, which may suit power-constrained environments. But in pure performance terms, the data shows no scenario where the AMD chip comes out ahead.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has an average benchmark score of 40144, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has an average score of 19364. The Intel part also sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the AMD part's 73rd percentile.

Q: How large is the single-core performance difference?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core 5 221E scores 3661 against the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS's 1742, a -52.4% delta. In PassMark single-thread, Intel scores 4147 versus AMD's 2740, a -33.9% delta.

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 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 221E supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 5 221E supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is rated at 35 W TDP. The Intel Core 5 221E is rated at 65 W TDP.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

The Verdict

The benchmark data delivers an unambiguous result. The Intel Core 5 221E outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS in every recorded test, with a total wins count of 17 to 0. The average benchmark scores confirm the separation: 40144 for Intel versus 19364 for AMD, and the percentile ranking places Intel at 87 versus AMD at 73.

The Intel part's nearest rivals are desktop-class chips like the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and the Intel Core i9-13905H, with delta percentages of 0.2% and -0.4%, respectively. The AMD part's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-1345U and the Intel Core i7-8700K, occupy a much lower performance band. This placement indicates that the Intel Core 5 221E is not merely ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS; it competes in a different performance class entirely.

For workloads that demand high multi-threaded throughput, such as rendering, data compression, or physics simulation, the Intel chip is the only rational choice from this data. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25933 versus 12342 and the PassMark multi-thread score of 30510 versus 14520 leave no ambiguity. For single-threaded responsiveness, the Intel chip's 5.20 GHz boost clock and dominant Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3661 versus 1742 provide the same clarity.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS remains a functioning mobile processor with a 35 W TDP, a 6 nm process node, and Radeon 660M integrated graphics. It is built for the AMD Socket FP7 mobile platform and carries no launch MSRP in the database. Its performance profile places it alongside mid-range mobile and older desktop parts, not alongside the Intel Core 5 221E. The data does not support any scenario where the AMD part wins a benchmark comparison. The Intel Core 5 221E, with its 14 cores, 20 threads, 5.20 GHz boost clock, 24 MB of L3 cache, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, is the superior processor across every measured metric.