AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

The benchmark data presents a clear split between two mobile processors: the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS and the Intel Core 7 360. The Intel Core 7 360 secures the majority of test wins, dominating in CPU-heavy workloads and single-thread performance, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS counters with decisive victories in specific integer and data compression tasks. The overall average benchmark scores place the AMD part at 19,364 versus Intel’s 18,374, a modest gap that belies the lopsided head-to-head results.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 360 wins 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. Its most significant advantage appears in the PassMark single-thread tests, where it scores 4,274 against AMD’s 2,740, a 35.9% lead. This gap is consistent with its higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz compared to 4.40 GHz for the AMD chip. The single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern: Intel wins R15 single-core 193 to 175 (9.3% ahead), R20 single-core 808 to 731 (9.5% ahead), and R23 single-core 1,924 to 1,742 (9.5% ahead).

The multi-core Cinebench results are equally one-sided. Intel’s Core 7 360 posts 1,374 in R15 multi-core versus 1,243 for AMD (9.5% higher), 5,726 versus 5,183 in R20 (9.5% higher), and 13,634 versus 12,342 in R23 (9.5% higher). Notably, the Intel chip achieves these multi-core wins despite having only 6 threads compared to AMD’s 12 threads. The PassMark multithread score also favors Intel, 15,544 versus 14,520, a 6.6% margin.

The floating-point math test delivers the largest raw performance delta. Intel scores 44,963 against AMD’s 27,800, a 38.2% advantage. The physics test shows a similar trend, with Intel at 1,213 versus AMD’s 821, a 32.3% lead. The extended instructions test goes to Intel as well, 12,390 versus 11,219, a 9.5% margin. Even the prime number finding test shows a dramatic difference: Intel scores 120 versus AMD’s 48, a 60% gap, the largest percentage difference in the entire dataset.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins three tests. The most decisive is integer math, where it scores 50,800 against Intel’s 34,238, a 48.4% lead. Data compression also favors AMD, 168,692 versus 142,877, an 18.1% margin. The third win is narrow: random string sorting at 17,669 versus 17,636, a 0.2% difference. Data encryption goes to Intel, 11,164 versus 10,718, a 4% margin, though this is the closest Intel victory.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 360. It leads by 35.9% in the PassMark single-thread test (4,274 versus 2,740) and by 9.5% in all three Cinebench single-core tests.

Q: How do the multi-core Cinebench scores compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 wins each Cinebench multi-core test by 9.5%. Scores are 1,374 versus 1,243 in R15, 5,726 versus 5,183 in R20, and 13,634 versus 12,342 in R23.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest percentage gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 120 versus AMD’s 48, a 60% difference. The largest raw score gap is in floating-point math, with Intel at 44,963 versus AMD’s 27,800.

Q: Where does the AMD processor outperform Intel?

A: AMD wins integer math by 48.4% (50,800 versus 34,238), data compression by 18.1% (168,692 versus 142,877), and random string sorting by 0.2% (17,669 versus 17,636).

Q: Do the processors have different thread counts?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Intel still wins most multi-threaded tests.

Q: How do the overall benchmark averages compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has an average benchmark score of 19,364, while the Intel Core 7 360 averages 18,374. The AMD part sits at the 73rd percentile versus Intel’s 72nd percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, fabricated by TSMC on a 6 nm process. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and is built on Intel’s 3 nm process. The AMD die measures 208 mm², while no die size is recorded for Intel.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel’s design gives each core 192 KB of L1 cache and 2.5 MB of L2 cache, but only 6 MB of shared L3. This means AMD has far more total L3 capacity, while Intel has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Memory support also diverges. AMD supports DDR5 through a dual-channel memory bus with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but through a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. Neither processor supports ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 4 with only 6 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ in branding and configuration. AMD uses the Radeon 660M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD processor is built on the Zen 3+ generation, while Intel’s generation is listed as Core 5 with Wildcat Lake. Both are mobile-market parts with active production status.

Specification Differences

The core counts match at 6 cores, but thread counts diverge: AMD supports 12 threads, Intel only 6. Base clocks differ significantly, with AMD at 3.30 GHz versus Intel’s 1.50 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the order, with Intel at 4.80 GHz versus AMD’s 4.40 GHz. The TDP ratings show a wide gap: AMD is rated at 35 watts, Intel at 15 watts.

Sockets are incompatible. AMD uses AMD Socket FP7, while Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. The process node favors Intel at 3 nm versus AMD’s 6 nm. Memory bandwidth favors AMD at 76.8 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s for Intel. The L3 cache favors AMD at 16 MB shared versus Intel’s 6 MB shared. PCIe lane count favors AMD at 20 lanes versus Intel’s 6 lanes.

Release dates differ, with AMD launching in 2024-08-31 and Intel in 2026-04-15. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $426. AMD’s part number is listed as 100-000001632 (FP7) and 100-000001634 (FP7r2), while Intel’s is SAE3E. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that the Intel Core 7 360 is the stronger processor for general compute performance. It wins 14 of 17 head-to-head tests, including every Cinebench benchmark and the PassMark multithread test. Its single-thread dominance is substantial, with a 35.9% lead in PassMark single-thread and 9.5% leads across all Cinebench single-core tests. The higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz and the 3 nm process likely contribute to these results, though the data does not explicitly confirm causation.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is not without merit. Its 48.4% lead in integer math and 18.1% lead in data compression show clear strengths in specific workloads. The dual-channel memory bus and larger L3 cache may support these results, though again the data does not state this directly. The average benchmark score of 19,364 versus 18,374 places AMD slightly ahead overall, and its 73rd percentile versus Intel’s 72nd percentile reflects this marginal overall edge despite losing most individual tests.

For users prioritizing raw compute, rendering, or physics workloads, the Intel Core 7 360 is the clear choice based on the benchmark results. For workloads heavy in integer operations or data compression, the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS delivers better measured performance. The 35-watt TDP of AMD versus the 15-watt TDP of Intel also indicates a different power envelope, though the data does not include thermal or battery life measurements.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 360 wins across the Cinebench suite, covering both single-core and multi-core rendering workloads. It also wins in floating-point math, physics simulation, extended instructions, prime number finding, data encryption, and the PassMark multithread test. This collection of wins makes it the preferred processor for general productivity, rendering, and compute-heavy tasks. The 9.5% margins in all Cinebench tests are consistent and reliable indicators of its advantage in those specific benchmarks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins in integer math by a wide margin, data compression by a solid margin, and random string sorting by a hair. These wins point to specific use cases involving integer-heavy computation and data handling. The 48.4% integer math advantage is the largest AMD win and represents a clear domain of superiority. Data compression at 18.1% ahead is another meaningful strength.

The overall picture shows a processor that wins most tests but loses the overall average, versus a processor that loses most tests but wins the overall average. The Intel part wins the tests that matter for typical CPU performance evaluations, while the AMD part excels in specialized workloads. The single-thread gap of 35.9% in PassMark is the most striking difference, suggesting that Intel’s architecture delivers far stronger per-thread performance in that measurement. The multithread test, with Intel at 15,544 versus AMD’s 14,520, shows that Intel’s 6-thread design can outperform AMD’s 12-thread design in at least one aggregate workload.