AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core 7 250H Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data sets a clear hierarchy between these two mobile processors. The Intel Core 7 250H wins every single recorded benchmark comparison, 17 wins to 0, with victory margins ranging from a modest 9.8% in Cinebench R23 single-core to a dominant 60.5% in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS holds the 73rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core 7 250H sits at the 85th percentile. The average benchmark score tells the same story: the Intel part records 35,728 points against 19,364 for the AMD chip, a gap of roughly 84% according to the delta values in the nearest rivals data. For any workload category represented in the measurements, the Intel Core 7 250H is the faster processor.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is the lower-power option, with a 35 W TDP compared to the Intel part's 45 W TDP. It also uses the older Zen 3+ architecture on a 6 nm TSMC process, whereas Intel uses Raptor Lake on a 10 nm Intel process. The choice between these two is not about performance parity; it is about whether the system designer prioritizes the lower thermal envelope of the AMD chip or accepts higher power draw for substantially higher throughput from the Intel chip. The data does not show any benchmark category where the AMD part wins, so the only rationale for selecting it is power-constrained designs where a 35 W processor is mandatory.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 250H uses Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-H, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. This is a notable process-node gap, with the AMD part on the smaller 6 nm node.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor has 14 cores and 20 threads. This core and thread advantage is the most likely explanation for the Intel part's multi-threaded benchmark wins. Cache configurations also differ: the AMD chip uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor has more cache at every level, which contributes to its single-thread and memory-heavy workload performance.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS pairs with a Radeon 660M, while the Intel Core 7 250H includes Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. Both are mobile processors with no unlocked multiplier, so neither supports user overclocking. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1744. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD processor supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD part lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s; the Intel part does not have a recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database.

The PCIe support differs in an interesting direction. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel Core 7 250H provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes. That means the AMD part offers more PCIe lanes, though on the older Gen 4 standard, while the Intel part offers fewer lanes on the newer Gen 5 standard. Both processors have ECC disabled and both are currently marked as Active in production status. The AMD part released on August 31, 2024, while the Intel part released on December 17, 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show the Intel Core 7 250H ahead across every version and workload type, but the margins vary significantly. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel part scores 3147 against 1243 for the AMD chip, a 60.5% advantage. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Intel part scores 298 against 175, a 41.3% advantage. The Cinebench R20 results show a 46.6% advantage in both multi-core (9697 vs 5183) and single-core (1368 vs 731). The Cinebench R23 results narrow the gap: the Intel part leads by 25.5% in multi-core (16561 vs 12342) and by only 9.8% in single-core (1931 vs 1742). The single-core R23 margin is the smallest win for the Intel processor in the entire head-to-head set, which suggests that the AMD Zen 3+ core is competitive in lightly threaded workloads at least in this particular test.

The PassMark suite shows large Intel advantages across the board. In integer math, the Intel part scores 99,100 against 50,800, a 48.7% advantage. In floating-point math, the Intel part scores 65,094 against 27,800, a 57.3% advantage. Data compression goes to Intel by 44.4% (303,269 vs 168,692), and data encryption by 41.1% (18,206 vs 10,718). The extended instructions test gives Intel a 35.2% lead (17,318 vs 11,219). The largest PassMark margin is in physics, where Intel leads by 55% (1,824 vs 821). The prime number search test shows Intel at 106 against 48, a 54.7% lead. Random string sorting goes to Intel by 48.2% (34,136 vs 17,669). The multi-thread PassMark score favors Intel by 46.3% (27,030 vs 14,520), and single-thread favors Intel by 33.9% (4,148 vs 2,740). The database lists the single-thread result twice under slightly different test names, with identical scores and identical delta percentages.

Every head-to-head test in the database uses the same pattern: the Intel Core 7 250H wins, and the delta percentage ranges from roughly 10% to roughly 60%. The AMD processor does not win a single recorded comparison. The consistent direction of these results, across rendering workloads, math workloads, compression, encryption, and single-thread tests, indicates that the Intel part is not merely faster in one niche but broadly faster.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS | Intel Core 7 250H |

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

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base clock | 3.30 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Raptor Lake-H |

| Process node | 6 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 24 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes | Gen 5, 8 lanes |

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

| Release date | 2024-08-31 | 2024-12-17 |

| Launch MSRP | not recorded | $502 |

The table highlights the structural differences. The Intel part has more than double the cores, nearly double the threads, a higher boost clock by a full 1.00 GHz, and larger caches at every level. The AMD part has a higher base clock (3.30 GHz vs 2.50 GHz), a lower TDP (35 W vs 45 W), a smaller process node, and more PCIe lanes. The AMD part also has a recorded memory bandwidth figure of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel part has none in the database. The Intel part is the only one with a recorded launch MSRP of $502, which appears once here as the database lists it.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS boosts to 4.40 GHz. The AMD part has the higher base clock at 3.30 GHz versus 2.50 GHz for Intel.

Q: Which processor wins in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H wins every single-core test in the database. It leads by 41.3% in Cinebench R15 single-core, 46.6% in Cinebench R20 single-core, 9.8% in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 33.9% in PassMark single-thread.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H leads by 60.5% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 46.6% in Cinebench R20 multi-core, 25.5% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 46.3% in PassMark multi-thread. The gap varies by test but always favors Intel.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS win any benchmark in the database?

A: No. The head-to-head data records 17 benchmark comparisons, and the Intel Core 7 250H wins all 17. The AMD processor records zero wins.

Q: Which processor has the lower TDP?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has a 35 W TDP, while the Intel Core 7 250H has a 45 W TDP.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 250H wins in every measured category. For rendering workloads, the Cinebench results show the largest margin in R15 multi-core at 60.5%, tapering to a 25.5% lead in R23 multi-core. For math-heavy workloads, the PassMark floating-point test shows a 57.3% lead and integer math a 48.7% lead. For data processing, compression and encryption favor Intel by 44.4% and 41.1%, respectively. For physics simulation, the Intel part leads by 55%. The smallest Intel margin is in Cinebench R23 single-core at 9.8%, which is still a decisive win for the Intel processor.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has no benchmark victories in the database. Its advantages are structural rather than performance-based: a 35 W TDP against 45 W, a 6 nm process against 10 nm, a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz against 2.50 GHz, and more PCIe lanes at Gen 4 with 20 lanes against Gen 5 with 8 lanes. The AMD part also uses a smaller die at 208 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded. None of these advantages translate into a benchmark win in the recorded tests.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward. The Intel Core 7 250H is the choice for any workload represented in the database: rendering, math, compression, encryption, physics, or single-threaded tasks. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is the choice only when the 35 W TDP or the specific socket and platform requirements matter more than performance. The data does not support any other conclusion.