AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core 7 160UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, which takes 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core 7 160UL manages only 3 wins, but those wins are concentrated in specific workloads that reveal a distinct performance profile.

In the Cinebench suite, the AMD processor is consistently dominant. Across all six Cinebench tests (R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multi-core), the Ryzen 5 7533HS delivers a nearly uniform advantage of roughly 31.5% over the Intel part. The multi-core results show 1243 versus 946 in R15, 5183 versus 3942 in R20, and 12342 versus 9386 in R23. Single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern, with the AMD chip scoring 175 versus 133 in R15, 731 versus 556 in R20, and 1742 versus 1325 in R23. The consistency of this margin across every Cinebench iteration suggests a stable architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The PassMark suite tells a more nuanced story. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins most of these tests, but the margins vary dramatically. The largest gap appears in extended instructions, where AMD scores 11219 against Intel's 5832, a 92.4% advantage. Data compression shows a 54.8% lead (168692 versus 108953), and random string sorting comes in at 49.2% ahead (17669 versus 11843). Data encryption shows a 50% lead (10718 versus 7146). These are substantial margins that indicate the AMD chip's throughput advantage in data-heavy and instruction-intensive tasks.

The floating-point and integer math tests are closer contests. AMD leads floating-point math by 8.3% (27800 versus 25670) and integer math by 6.9% (50800 versus 47515). The multithread test shows a 31.5% advantage for AMD (14520 versus 11043), while the physics test is nearly a tie, with AMD edging out Intel by just 0.2% (821 versus 819).

The Intel Core 7 160UL takes its wins in two specific areas. The PassMark single-thread test shows Intel at 3391 versus AMD's 2740, a 19.2% advantage for Intel. This appears twice in the data (as both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, with identical scores), confirming the result. Intel also wins the find prime numbers test, scoring 50 versus AMD's 48, a 4% edge. These wins point to a different strength profile: Intel's single-core performance is superior, while AMD dominates everything else.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 160UL uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

Core configurations differ significantly. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 12 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD processor matches Intel's thread count, which explains its strong multi-threaded performance. The Intel part's 10 cores likely include a mix of performance and efficiency cores, a common design in that generation, though the data does not break down that split explicitly.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 160UL has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations may contribute to its single-thread advantage, while AMD's larger shared L3 pool could aid the multi-threaded and data-heavy workloads where it excels.

Clock speeds tell a similar story. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel chip has a lower base clock of 1.80 GHz but a much higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz. This explains the PassMark single-thread result: Intel's high boost clock gives it a significant edge in lightly threaded workloads, while AMD's higher base clock and efficient architecture sustain better performance across all cores.

Thermal design power differs substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is rated at 35 W TDP, while the Intel Core 7 160UL is rated at 15 W TDP. The Intel chip's much lower power envelope is notable for a processor that can boost to 5.20 GHz, suggesting aggressive power management that may limit sustained multi-core performance.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD chip supports DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the data. The AMD chip's PCIe implementation offers 20 lanes of Gen 4 connectivity versus Intel's 8 lanes of Gen 4, a meaningful difference for expansion options.

Where Each One Wins

The workload split is clear from the benchmark data. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins in 14 of 17 tests, making it the default choice for most computing tasks. Its advantages are largest in extended instructions (92.4% lead), data compression (54.8%), data encryption (50%), and random string sorting (49.2%). These are all tasks that benefit from sustained multi-core throughput and efficient data handling, which aligns with AMD's higher base clock and larger shared L3 cache.

The AMD chip also sweeps the entire Cinebench suite with a consistent 31.5% margin across both single-core and multi-core tests. This uniformity suggests that the AMD architecture delivers a balanced performance profile that scales well regardless of thread count.

The Intel Core 7 160UL wins in exactly two distinct categories. The PassMark single-thread test shows Intel at 3391 versus AMD's 2740, a 19.2% advantage. This is the most significant single win for Intel. The find prime numbers test gives Intel a narrow 4% edge (50 versus 48). Both of these wins favor tasks that rely on a single core running at maximum boost frequency. The Intel chip's 5.20 GHz boost clock versus AMD's 4.40 GHz boost clock is the likely driver.

The physics test is essentially a tie, with AMD ahead by just 0.2% (821 versus 819). This near-deadlock suggests that physics calculations, which often balance single-thread and multi-thread demands, do not favor either architecture strongly.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect this split. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has an average benchmark score of 19364, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 160UL has an average score of 14232, placing it in the 69th percentile. The AMD chip sits 36% higher on average, though the percentile gap is smaller at 4 points.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins every multi-core Cinebench test by approximately 31.5%. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, AMD scores 12342 versus Intel's 9386. The PassMark multithread test shows the same margin, with AMD at 14520 and Intel at 11043.

Q: How does single-core performance compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL wins the PassMark single-thread test with 3391 points versus AMD's 2740, a 19.2% advantage. However, the AMD chip wins all Cinebench single-core tests by about 31.5%, including R23 single-core at 1742 versus 1325.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 160UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. Despite having fewer physical cores, the AMD chip matches Intel's thread count.

Q: How do the thermal design powers differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has a TDP of 35 W. The Intel Core 7 160UL has a TDP of 15 W. The Intel chip uses significantly less power while still achieving its high boost clock.

Q: Which processor has better data encryption performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 10718 in the PassMark data encryption test, which is 50% higher than the Intel Core 7 160UL's score of 7146. This is one of AMD's larger margins in the benchmark suite.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has an average benchmark score of 19364, while the Intel Core 7 160UL has an average score of 14232. The AMD chip also ranks in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs compared to Intel's 69th percentile.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear choice for most workloads. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins 14 of 17 benchmarks, including every Cinebench test and most PassMark tests, with particularly large margins in extended instructions (92.4%), data compression (54.8%), and data encryption (50%). Its average benchmark score of 19364 versus Intel's 14232 places it 36% higher overall, and its 73rd percentile ranking beats Intel's 69th percentile.

The Intel Core 7 160UL has a specific strength: single-thread performance. Its 19.2% advantage in the PassMark single-thread test, driven by a 5.20 GHz boost clock, makes it the better option for tasks that rely almost entirely on one core running at maximum frequency. Its lower 15 W TDP also makes it an efficiency-focused option.

For multi-threaded workloads, content creation, data processing, or general productivity, the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is the superior choice based on the recorded measurements. Its consistency across the Cinebench suite and its dominant PassMark results in data-heavy tasks confirm this. The Intel part's wins are narrow and specific, which limits its applicability to a small set of single-thread-bound scenarios.

The architecture differences reinforce the benchmark results. AMD's 6 nm process, 35 W TDP, and 16 MB shared L3 cache support sustained multi-core throughput. Intel's 10 nm process, 15 W TDP, and 12 MB shared L3 cache, combined with a 5.20 GHz boost clock, favor bursty single-thread workloads. The choice depends entirely on which performance profile matches the intended use case.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS | Intel Core 7 160UL |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 4, 8 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 660M | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2024-08-31 | 2024-04-07 |