AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear split personality between these two mobile processors. The Intel Core 5 330 dominates the overall win count, taking 15 of 17 head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS secures only 2 wins. However, the magnitude and character of those wins matter more than the raw tally.

For users prioritizing single-thread responsiveness and floating-point throughput, the Intel Core 5 330 is the stronger choice. Its single-thread score of 4088 in PassMark represents a 33% advantage over the AMD part's 2740, and the Cinebench single-core results consistently show Intel ahead by roughly 5.9% to 6.2% across R15, R20, and R23. The Intel processor also delivers a substantial 36.7% lead in floating-point math and a 31.6% advantage in physics simulations.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS counters with two significant victories that reveal its architectural strengths. It leads integer math by 52.7% (50800 versus 33258) and data compression by 16.1% (168692 versus 145287). These are not marginal differences; they indicate workloads involving integer-heavy algorithms or compression tasks will favor the AMD chip substantially.

The average benchmark scores tell a similar story with a twist. The AMD processor posts an average score of 19364, which places it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip averages 18345, sitting in the 72nd percentile. Despite losing 15 of 17 direct comparisons, the AMD part actually has a higher average benchmark score overall. This happens because its two wins are so lopsided that they lift the average above Intel's more consistent but less extreme performance profile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture on a 6 nm TSMC process, with a die size of 208 mm². It is part of the 7000 series, codenamed Rembrandt-R, and belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation built on Zen 3+ (Rembrandt). The processor operates through AMD Socket FP7.

The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake architecture on a 3 nm Intel process, with no die size recorded in the database. It belongs to the Core 5 generation built on Wildcat Lake and mounts on Intel BGA 1516. The process node difference is notable: 6 nm versus 3 nm, which partially explains the Intel part's lower 15 W TDP compared to AMD's 35 W.

Both processors have 6 cores, but threading differs significantly. The AMD chip supports 12 threads through simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel chip runs 6 threads with no hyperthreading. Cache configurations also diverge: AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3, while Intel offers 192 KB L1 total, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3.

Memory architecture shows another major split. The AMD processor supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD uses Radeon 660M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS boosts to 4.40 GHz. Intel's advantage is 0.20 GHz.

Q: How do the Cinebench R23 scores compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 scores 13150 in multi-core and 1856 in single-core, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 12342 and 1742 respectively. Intel leads by 6.1% in both tests.

Q: What explains the AMD's higher average benchmark score despite losing most head-to-head tests?

A: The AMD processor's two wins are extremely large: 52.7% in integer math and 16.1% in data compression. These large margins raise its average score to 19364, while Intel's more consistent but smaller leads across many tests yield an average of 18345.

Q: Which processor supports more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS supports 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, while the Intel Core 5 330 supports only 6 lanes. This gives AMD more headroom for expansion devices.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD processor has a 35 W TDP, while the Intel processor has a 15 W TDP. Intel's lower power envelope reflects its 3 nm process node and single-channel memory design.

Q: Which processor has faster memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS delivers 76.8 GB/s over dual-channel DDR5, while the Intel Core 5 330 delivers 59.7 GB/s over single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X. AMD's bandwidth advantage is approximately 22.3%.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS | Intel Core 5 330 |

|-------|---------------------|-------------------|

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Wildcat Lake |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 3+ (Rembrandt)) | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 208 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB total |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2.5 MB total |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 4, 6 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 660M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Release Date | 2024-08-31 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $309 |

| Part Number | 100-000001632(FP7)100-000001634(FP7r2) | SAE3G |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 330 wins every Cinebench test by a narrow but consistent margin. Multi-core results show 1325 versus 1243 in R15 (6.2% lead), 5523 versus 5183 in R20 (6.2% lead), and 13150 versus 12342 in R23 (6.1% lead). Single-core results follow the same pattern: 186 versus 175 in R15 (5.9%), 779 versus 731 in R20 (6.2%), and 1856 versus 1742 in R23 (6.1%). These margins suggest the Intel architecture extracts more performance per thread, which aligns with its higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz versus 4.40 GHz.

PassMark tests reveal the full performance distribution. Intel wins data encryption by 3.2% (11076 versus 10718), extended instructions by 12.4% (12808 versus 11219), prime number finding by a massive 57.9% (114 versus 48), floating-point math by 36.7% (43885 versus 27800), multithread by 6.1% (15471 versus 14520), physics by 31.6% (1201 versus 821), random string sorting by a narrow 0.6% (17771 versus 17669), and single-thread by 33% (4088 versus 2740).

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS claims its two wins with dominant margins. Integer math shows 50800 versus 33258, a 52.7% advantage that ranks as the largest delta in the entire comparison. Data compression follows with 168692 versus 145287, a 16.1% lead. These results indicate the AMD design excels when processing integer-heavy workloads and compression algorithms, likely benefiting from its larger 16 MB L3 cache and dual-channel memory bandwidth.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 330 wins across the broad spectrum of general-purpose computing. Its single-thread dominance (33% in PassMark, roughly 6% in Cinebench) makes it the better choice for applications that rely on per-core performance, such as spreadsheets, web browsing, and lightly threaded productivity tools. The physics test result (1201 versus 821, a 31.6% lead) suggests stronger performance in simulation and physics-based workloads. Floating-point math (43885 versus 27800) points to advantages in scientific computing, rendering, and any workload that heavily uses FPU operations. The prime number finding result (114 versus 48) reinforces the per-thread efficiency advantage.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins decisively in integer math and data compression. The 52.7% integer advantage indicates stronger performance in tasks like encryption, hashing, and database operations that process large integer datasets sequentially. The 16.1% compression lead suggests faster file compression and decompression, which benefits from the larger L3 cache and dual-channel memory bandwidth. These are not niche workloads; they represent common enterprise and data-processing scenarios.

The overall database percentile rankings place both processors within 1 percentile of each other (73rd versus 72nd), and their average scores differ by only 5.6% (19364 versus 18345). The Intel part wins more tests, but the AMD part wins its tests by larger margins. Users with compression-heavy or integer-intensive workloads should favor the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS. Users needing balanced performance across varied tasks, especially single-threaded responsiveness and floating-point operations, should favor the Intel Core 5 330.