AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core i7-10700 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS and Intel Core i7-10700 occupy the same performance percentile (73rd) but achieve it through radically different approaches. The AMD mobile chip wins the Cinebench suite outright, while the Intel desktop part dominates in Passmark's math and data workloads. The data shows a clear split: the Ryzen 5 7533HS leads in synthetic rendering and encryption, whereas the Core i7-10700 leads in compression, sorting, and raw math throughput.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results deliver a decisive verdict for the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS. Across all six Cinebench tests, the AMD chip wins by a remarkably consistent margin. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ryzen scores 1243 versus 1099 for the Intel part, a 13.1% advantage. That same 13.1% delta appears in Cinebench R20 multicore (5183 vs 4582) and Cinebench R23 multicore (12342 vs 10910). Single-core performance follows the identical pattern: Cinebench R15 single-core shows 175 vs 155 (12.9% ahead), R20 single-core shows 731 vs 646 (13.2% ahead), and R23 single-core shows 1742 vs 1540 (13.1% ahead). The consistency of that ~13% lead across every generation of Cinebench indicates a fundamental architectural efficiency advantage, not a workload-specific quirk.

The picture flips dramatically when examining Passmark's data-processing tests. The Intel Core i7-10700 wins eight of the seventeen head-to-head comparisons, and several of those wins are substantial. The largest margin belongs to random string sorting, where Intel scores 31585 against AMD's 17669 — a 44.1% blowout. Data compression is nearly as lopsided: Intel's 252113 crushes AMD's 168692 by 33.1%. Extended instructions favor Intel by 30.6% (16160 vs 11219), and floating-point math shows Intel ahead by 28.4% (38823 vs 27800). Integer math is closer but still clearly Intel's: 62988 vs 50800, a 19.3% edge. Passmark multithread also goes to Intel at 16161 vs 14520 (10.2% ahead), and single-thread follows at 2891 vs 2740 (5.2% ahead).

AMD's Passmark wins are fewer but include one spectacular outlier. Data encryption shows the Ryzen 5 7533HS at 10718 versus Intel's 5379 — a 99.3% advantage, meaning the AMD chip is nearly twice as fast. Physics simulation goes to AMD by a modest 3.4% (821 vs 794), and prime number finding is essentially tied at 48 vs 47 (2.1% ahead). The overall win count lands at 9 for AMD and 8 for Intel, but the margin distribution tells the real story: AMD's victories are often narrow or moderate, while Intel's include several 20-44% landslides.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from opposite ends of the design spectrum. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture on TSMC's 6 nm process node, codenamed Rembrandt-R. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads in a 35 W TDP package designed for mobile systems on the AMD Socket FP7. The Intel Core i7-10700 relies on the older Comet Lake architecture on Intel's 14 nm node, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads with a 65 W TDP for desktop Socket 1200 builds.

Cache configurations show both similarities and divergences. Both chips share 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The L2 cache differs: AMD provides 512 KB per core, while Intel offers only 256 KB per core. That doubling of per-core L2 gives the Ryzen a capacity advantage, though its smaller core count means the total L2 pool is 3 MB versus Intel's 2 MB.

Memory and I/O reveal the generational gap. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel access and a peak bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel part is limited to DDR4 with dual-channel access and 46.9 GB/s bandwidth — a 29.9 GB/s deficit. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics follow suit: AMD includes the Radeon 660M, while Intel ships UHD Graphics 630.

Clock speeds tell a mixed story. Intel has the higher boost clock at 4.80 GHz versus AMD's 4.40 GHz, but AMD starts from a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus Intel's 2.90 GHz. The process node disparity — 6 nm versus 14 nm — explains much of the efficiency gap, as does the TDP difference of 35 W versus 65 W.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is the clear choice for rendering workloads. Every Cinebench test — R15, R20, and R23, both single and multi-core — goes to AMD by roughly 13%. That consistency suggests the Zen 3+ architecture delivers better instructions-per-clock for ray tracing and 3D scene rendering. The data encryption result is another AMD stronghold: at 99.3% ahead, the Ryzen 5 7533HS is in a different league entirely for cryptographic workloads. Physics simulation also favors AMD, albeit narrowly at 3.4%.

The Intel Core i7-10700 dominates data processing and numerical math. Random string sorting is its biggest win at 44.1% ahead, making it the superior option for database-style operations and text processing. Data compression follows at 33.1%, and extended instruction workloads show a 30.6% advantage. For scientific computing or financial modeling, Intel's 28.4% lead in floating-point math and 19.3% lead in integer math are decisive. The 10.2% multithread advantage and 5.2% single-thread lead round out a comprehensive win in general-purpose number crunching.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 12342 versus the Intel Core i7-10700's 10910, giving AMD a 13.1% lead in this rendering benchmark.

Q: How large is the gap in data encryption performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 10718 in Passmark data encryption, while the Intel Core i7-10700 scores 5379 — a 99.3% difference, meaning AMD is nearly twice as fast.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any benchmark by a wide margin?

A: Yes, random string sorting shows Intel at 31585 versus AMD's 17669, a 44.1% advantage. Data compression at 33.1% and extended instructions at 30.6% are also substantial Intel wins.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The Intel Core i7-10700 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel has two more cores and four more threads.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS supports DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel Core i7-10700 supports DDR4 with 46.9 GB/s. AMD's bandwidth is 29.9 GB/s higher.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-10700 boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS boosts to 4.40 GHz. Intel's boost clock is 0.40 GHz higher.

The Verdict

The data points to a workload-dependent choice. For anyone running Cinebench-style rendering, encryption, or physics simulations, the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is the superior processor. Its ~13% lead across all Cinebench tests and the near-doubling of encryption performance make it the clear pick for 3D artists, video editors, and security-focused workloads. The 35 W TDP and DDR5 support reinforce its suitability for modern mobile systems where power efficiency matters.

For data-heavy desktop workloads, the Intel Core i7-10700 wins decisively. The 44.1% advantage in string sorting, 33.1% in compression, and 28.4% in floating-point math make it the better choice for database management, file archiving, and scientific computation. The extra two cores and four threads contribute to its 10.2% multithread lead, and the 5.2% single-thread edge covers lightly threaded applications.

Both processors sit at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, with average benchmark scores of 19364 for AMD and 19145 for Intel. The overall performance is comparable, but the profile of that performance could hardly be more different. AMD wins in efficiency-oriented workloads with fewer cores; Intel wins in throughput-oriented workloads with more cores and higher boost clocks. The choice reduces to platform and workload priorities: mobile rendering and encryption versus desktop data processing.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS | Intel Core i7-10700 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 2.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1200 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Comet Lake |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Comet Lake |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 208 mm² | Not specified |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 46.9 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 3, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 660M | UHD Graphics 630 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2024-08-31 | 2020-04-29 |

| Part Number | 100-000001632(FP7)100-000001634(FP7r2) | SRH6Y |