AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core i7-11800H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep: the Intel Core i7-11800H wins all 17 shared benchmark comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS failing to take a single test. The most lopsided result appears in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel part scores 85 versus 48 for the AMD, a 77.1% advantage. That is not a small gap; it indicates a significant difference in how the two chips handle single-threaded integer workloads that are sensitive to raw execution efficiency.

The Cinebench suite tells a consistent story. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core i7-11800H scores 16663 against 12342 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS, a 35% lead. Single-core R23 shows the same pattern: 2352 versus 1742, again a 35% delta. This consistency across the entire Cinebench family (R15, R20, R23, both single and multi) suggests the Intel chip enjoys a structural advantage in rendering and heavily threaded compute tasks, not just a one-off win in a single test.

The PassMark suite reinforces the picture, though with varying margins. The largest wins for Intel come in random string sorting (28411 versus 17669, a 60.8% delta), floating point math (42423 versus 27800, 52.6%), and extended instructions (16068 versus 11219, 43.2%). Data compression also heavily favors Intel: 239304 versus 168692, a 41.9% gap. These are not marginal differences; they are the kind of numbers that translate into noticeably shorter wait times when compressing files, running encryption, or processing scientific workloads.

The narrowest Intel win is in PassMark single thread, where the score is 3043 versus 2740, an 11.1% advantage. That is still a clear lead, but it shows that the AMD chip is not far behind in basic single-core throughput. The physics test also comes in relatively close at 938 versus 821, a 14.3% delta. Data encryption shows a 14.2% gap (12241 versus 10718), which is moderate compared to the other PassMark tests.

Looking at the average benchmark scores, the Intel Core i7-11800H posts 19998, which places it at the 74th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS averages 19364, sitting at the 73rd percentile. The 634-point difference in average scores is modest in percentile terms, but the head-to-head deltas reveal that the Intel chip wins by large margins in almost every individual workload. The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the AMD EPYC 7713P (delta -0.1%) and the Intel Core i7-11600H (delta 0.4%), meaning the 11800H performs essentially on par with those chips. For the AMD part, the closest competitor is the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (delta 0%), with the Intel Core i7-8700K at a 0.7% delta, placing the 7533HS in the same performance tier as older desktop i7 parts.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins in multi-core rendering tasks?

A: The Intel Core i7-11800H wins every Cinebench multi-core test. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 16663 versus 12342 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, a 35% lead. The same margin appears in R15 (1679 versus 1243) and R20 (6998 versus 5183).

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS competitive in single-threaded performance?

A: It is closer than in multi-core, but still behind. The Intel part scores 3043 in PassMark single thread against 2740 for AMD, an 11.1% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel wins 2352 versus 1742, a 35% gap.

Q: Which chip has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-11800H has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel also has a larger L3 cache at 24 MB shared versus 16 MB shared for AMD.

Q: How do the two compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS supports DDR5 memory and has a higher memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-11800H supports DDR4 with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the production status of each chip?

A: Both are listed as Active in the database. The Intel Core i7-11800H was released in 2021, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has a release date in 2024.

Q: Are these chips unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. Both the Intel Core i7-11800H and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS have the multiplier locked, meaning neither is unlocked for overclocking.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i7-11800H uses the Tiger Lake-H architecture, built on a 10 nm process by Intel. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, fabricated on a 6 nm process by TSMC. The process node difference is notable: the AMD chip uses a smaller, more advanced manufacturing process, which typically allows for better power efficiency at the same performance level, though the benchmark data does not show an efficiency advantage in raw scores.

The Intel chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads. The L1 cache on Intel is 80 KB per core, versus 64 KB per core on AMD. The L2 cache on Intel is 1.25 MB per core, versus 512 KB per core on AMD. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared on Intel, versus 16 MB shared on AMD. These cache differences are substantial: Intel has more cache at every level, which likely contributes to its large wins in memory-sensitive workloads like data compression and random string sorting.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Intel part includes UHD Graphics 750, while the AMD part includes Radeon 660M. Both are mobile chips with the same 35 W TDP. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory, while the Intel chip supports DDR4. The memory bus is dual-channel for both, but the AMD chip has a higher theoretical memory bandwidth at 76.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s for Intel.

Both chips use PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Neither supports ECC memory. The Intel chip has a die size of 190 mm², while the AMD chip has a die size of 208 mm². The Intel chip is manufactured by Intel; the AMD chip is manufactured by TSMC. The socket types differ: Intel uses BGA 1787, while AMD uses Socket FP7.

Specification Differences

The table below highlights where the two chips differ in recorded specifications.

| Specification | Intel Core i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base clock | 1.90 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| Architecture | Tiger Lake | Zen 3+ |

| Codename | Tiger Lake-H | Rembrandt-R |

| Process node | 10 nm | 6 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die size | 190 mm² | 208 mm² |

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

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

| L3 cache | 24 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 750 | Radeon 660M |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1787 | AMD Socket FP7 |

| Release date | 2021 | 2024 |

| Launch MSRP | $395 | None recorded |

The base clock is notably higher on the AMD chip (3.30 GHz versus 1.90 GHz), but the Intel chip boosts slightly higher (4.60 GHz versus 4.40 GHz). The AMD chip has a higher memory bandwidth figure, but the benchmark results show that Intel wins all compute tests regardless. The Intel chip also has a recorded launch MSRP of $395, while the AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-11800H is the faster processor in every shared benchmark test. It wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons, with margins ranging from 11.1% in PassMark single thread to 77.1% in find prime numbers. The average benchmark score for Intel is 19998, versus 19364 for AMD, and the Intel chip sits at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, one point above the AMD chip at 73rd.

The Intel chip has more cores (8 versus 6), more threads (16 versus 12), and more cache at every level. It also has a higher boost clock (4.60 GHz versus 4.40 GHz). While the AMD chip has a higher base clock (3.30 GHz versus 1.90 GHz) and supports faster DDR5 memory with higher bandwidth (76.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s), these advantages do not translate into benchmark wins. The Intel chip dominates across Cinebench and PassMark workloads, making it the stronger choice for any task that benefits from raw compute throughput.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is not without merit: it is a newer design on a smaller 6 nm process, it supports DDR5, and it has a higher base clock. But the recorded data shows it loses every single benchmark comparison to the Intel part. For a user prioritizing performance as measured by these tests, the Intel Core i7-11800H is the clear pick. The AMD chip may offer other advantages in areas not captured by these benchmarks, such as power efficiency or platform features, but the compute performance data does not favor it.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-11800H wins in every category measured. There is no benchmark in the shared set where the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS comes out ahead. The Intel chip excels in heavily threaded workloads: Cinebench R23 multicore (16663 versus 12342), PassMark multithread (20012 versus 14520), and integer math (71423 versus 50800). It also wins in single-threaded tests, though by smaller margins, as seen in PassMark single thread (3043 versus 2740) and Cinebench R23 single-core (2352 versus 1742).

The AMD chip, despite losing all benchmarks, has some qualitative advantages that are not reflected in scores. It has a smaller process node (6 nm versus 10 nm), which may lead to better power characteristics in a mobile chassis. It supports DDR5 memory, which offers higher bandwidth on paper. Its base clock is significantly higher at 3.30 GHz versus 1.90 GHz, which could help in short burst tasks that do not sustain boost clocks. However, the database does not contain any benchmark where these factors produce a winning result for the AMD part.

For a use case that relies on the measured workloads, such as rendering, compression, encryption, physics simulation, or general math processing, the Intel Core i7-11800H is the recommended choice. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS could be considered for users who value the newer platform, DDR5 support, or the smaller process node, but they should expect lower performance in every benchmark recorded here. The 17-to-0 win count is the simplest summary: Intel dominates this comparison.