AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core i5-11600K Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-11600K holds the higher average benchmark score at 19786, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS records 19364. The Intel part sits 0.7% above the AMD part in aggregate performance.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-11600K leads in every recorded single-thread test. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel chip scores 2336 against 1742 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, a 34.1% advantage. PassMark single-thread results show 3344 for Intel versus 2740 for AMD, a 22% gap.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference?

A: The Intel Core i5-11600K has a TDP of 125 watts, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has a TDP of 35 watts. This reflects their different market segments: the Intel chip is a desktop part, while the AMD chip is a mobile processor.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS supports DDR5 memory. The Intel Core i5-11600K supports DDR4. The AMD part also has a higher theoretical memory bandwidth at 76.8 GB/s compared to 51.2 GB/s for Intel.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-11600K has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is locked. This means the Intel desktop chip allows manual frequency adjustment, while the AMD mobile chip does not.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor in the database?

A: For the Intel Core i5-11600K, the closest competitors are the Intel Core i5-11600KF (0.3% higher average score), Intel Core i5-12500 (0.6% higher), Intel Core i7-11600H (0.7% lower), and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (0.7% lower). For the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, the nearest rivals are Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (0% difference), Intel Core i5-1345U (0.2% higher), Intel Core i7-8700K (0.7% lower), and Intel Core i7-10700F (0.7% higher).

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-11600K and AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS represent fundamentally different design philosophies and target platforms. The Intel chip comes from the Rocket Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It uses the Intel Socket 1200 and is classified as a desktop processor. The AMD chip is based on Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It uses the AMD Socket FP7 and is designed for mobile systems.

Both processors have 6 cores and 12 threads, matching their core counts exactly. However, the cache hierarchies differ noticeably. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has a larger total L2 and L3 allocation, while the Intel part has a larger per-core L1.

The integrated graphics units also differ. Intel includes UHD Graphics 750, while AMD includes Radeon 660M. Both processors support dual-channel memory, but with different memory types: Intel uses DDR4, while AMD uses DDR5. Neither processor supports ECC memory. Both have PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Clock speeds differ as well. The Intel chip has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel chip runs at a higher frequency in both states, though it does so at a much higher TDP of 125 watts versus 35 watts for AMD.

The die sizes reflect the process differences: Intel measures 276 mm², while AMD measures 208 mm². The Intel part is end-of-life in production status, while the AMD part is active. The Intel chip was released in March 2021, and the AMD chip was released in August 2024. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $262, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core i5-11600K. Across all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the Intel chip wins every single test, resulting in 17 wins for Intel and 0 wins for AMD. This is a decisive outcome with no ambiguity.

The Intel chip wins in every category: single-threaded workloads, multi-threaded workloads, integer math, floating-point math, data compression, data encryption, random string sorting, physics simulation, and extended instruction tests. There is no benchmark category in the database where the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS manages to outperform its Intel counterpart.

Given this complete dominance, the practical use-case split is straightforward. The Intel Core i5-11600K is the stronger choice for any workload that appears in the benchmark suite, whether that is rendering, productivity, number crunching, or general system responsiveness. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, while competitive in the broader mobile processor landscape, does not hold a single recorded advantage over the Intel chip.

For users prioritizing lower power consumption and a mobile form factor, the AMD part has a clear platform advantage with its 35 watt TDP and mobile socket, but that advantage does not translate into any benchmark win. For users prioritizing raw performance, the Intel chip wins in every measured scenario. The benchmark data offers no scenario where the AMD chip is the recommended pick based on performance alone.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. The Intel Core i5-11600K belongs to the Core 11th Gen series, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS belongs to the 7000 series. Intel's architecture is Rocket Lake, and AMD's is Zen 3+ with the codename Rembrandt-R.

The process nodes differ: Intel uses 14 nm at its own foundry, while AMD uses 6 nm at TSMC. Die sizes are 276 mm² for Intel and 208 mm² for AMD. The base clocks are 3.90 GHz for Intel and 3.30 GHz for AMD. Boost clocks are 4.90 GHz for Intel and 4.40 GHz for AMD. TDP values are 125 watts for Intel and 35 watts for AMD.

The sockets differ: Intel uses Socket 1200, and AMD uses Socket FP7. Memory support differs: Intel supports DDR4, and AMD supports DDR5. Theoretical memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s for Intel and 76.8 GB/s for AMD. L1 cache is 80 KB per core for Intel and 64 KB per core for AMD. L2 cache is 256 KB per core for Intel and 512 KB per core for AMD. L3 cache is 12 MB shared for Intel and 16 MB shared for AMD.

The integrated graphics differ: Intel has UHD Graphics 750, and AMD has Radeon 660M. The market segments differ: Intel is desktop, and AMD is mobile. Production status differs: Intel is end-of-life, and AMD is active. Release dates differ: Intel was released in March 2021, and AMD was released in August 2024. The multiplier is unlocked on Intel and locked on AMD. The part numbers are SRKNU for Intel and 100-000001632(FP7)100-000001634(FP7r2) for AMD.

Both processors share the same core count of 6, thread count of 12, dual-channel memory bus, no ECC support, and PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark results are consistently one-sided. The Intel Core i5-11600K wins all 17 recorded comparisons. The most dramatic gaps appear in specific PassMark subtests.

The largest margin is in PassMark random string sorting, where Intel scores 27870 against AMD's 17669, a 57.7% advantage. This is closely followed by PassMark extended instructions, where Intel scores 17615 against 11219, a 57% lead. These two tests show the Intel chip's strongest relative performance.

In Cinebench tests, the margins are remarkably uniform. Cinebench R15 multicore shows Intel at 1668 versus AMD at 1243, a 34.2% lead. Cinebench R15 singlecore shows Intel at 235 versus AMD at 175, a 34.3% lead. Cinebench R20 multicore shows Intel at 6951 versus AMD at 5183, a 34.1% lead. Cinebench R20 singlecore shows Intel at 981 versus AMD at 731, a 34.2% lead. Cinebench R23 multicore shows Intel at 16552 versus AMD at 12342, a 34.1% lead. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows Intel at 2336 versus AMD at 1742, a 34.1% lead. The consistency of roughly 34% across all six Cinebench variants indicates a stable architectural advantage rather than a test-specific anomaly.

PassMark data compression shows Intel at 242740 versus 168692, a 43.9% lead. PassMark floating-point math shows Intel at 38269 versus 27800, a 37.7% lead. PassMark multithread shows Intel at 19527 versus 14520, a 34.5% lead. PassMark integer math shows Intel at 64664 versus 50800, a 27.3% lead.

The smaller margins are still decisive. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 3344 versus 2740, a 22% lead. PassMark find prime numbers shows Intel at 58 versus 48, a 20.8% lead. PassMark physics shows Intel at 944 versus 821, a 15% lead. PassMark data encryption shows Intel at 12212 versus 10718, a 13.9% lead.

Even the narrowest margin, 13.9% in data encryption, is a substantial performance gap. The smallest relative difference in the entire head-to-head set is still nearly double-digit. Across all tests, the Intel chip demonstrates a consistent edge that spans workloads from rendering to encryption to mathematical operations. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, despite its newer release date and more advanced process node, does not close the gap in any recorded benchmark.