AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core i9-14900 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core i9-14900 across all 17 head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS does not register a single win in any measured test. This is not a close contest by any metric.

The Ryzen 5 7533HS is a mobile processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, positioned for thin-and-light laptops. The Core i9-14900 is a desktop part with 24 cores and 32 threads. The Intel chip wins every workload category: single-thread, multi-thread, integer math, floating point math, encryption, compression, and physics simulations.

The closest margin comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel chip leads by 21.2%. The largest margin is in PassMark floating point math, where Intel leads by 76.9%. In practical terms, the Ryzen part is competitive only in efficiency-oriented mobile scenarios, but the raw performance data places the Core i9-14900 in a different class entirely.

The Intel processor also holds a 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, compared to the 73rd percentile for the Ryzen 5 7533HS. The average benchmark score of 58115 for the Intel part versus 19364 for the AMD part confirms the gap.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and target different market segments.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename. It is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC and has a die size of 208 mm². The processor uses AMD Socket FP7 and belongs to the 7000 series. Its cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory controller supports DDR5 in dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory. The integrated graphics are Radeon 660M, and the chip provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

The Intel Core i9-14900 uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm². The socket is Intel Socket 1700. The cache hierarchy is larger: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. ECC memory is supported. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, and the chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The process node difference matters: 6 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. The Intel part uses more silicon area, 257 mm² versus 208 mm², which reflects its larger core count and cache. The Ryzen chip is locked, as is the Intel chip; neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The market segments are clearly different. The Ryzen 5 7533HS is a mobile processor with a 35 W TDP. The Core i9-14900 is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP. The release dates differ by roughly eight months, with the AMD part arriving on 2024-08-31 and the Intel part on 2024-01-07.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900 has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

A: The Intel part leads by 21.2% in Cinebench R23 single-core and by 44.4% in Cinebench R15 single-core. In PassMark single-thread testing, the lead is 36.6%.

Q: Which chip supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900 supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900 supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS supports only DDR5.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has a TDP of 35 W. The Intel Core i9-14900 has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900 boosts to 5.80 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS boosts to 4.40 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category.

The core configuration is the most obvious difference. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has 24 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: the AMD chip runs at 3.30 GHz, while the Intel chip runs at 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the order: the Intel chip reaches 5.80 GHz, while the AMD chip reaches 4.40 GHz. The Intel chip has a lower base clock but a much higher boost ceiling.

TDP values are 35 W for the AMD mobile part and 65 W for the Intel desktop part. The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700.

Cache sizes are larger on the Intel chip across all levels. L1 is 80 KB per core versus 64 KB per core. L2 is 2 MB per core versus 512 KB per core. L3 is 36 MB shared versus 16 MB shared.

Memory support differs. The AMD chip supports only DDR5. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel chip does not have a recorded bandwidth figure. ECC support exists only on the Intel part.

PCIe generations differ. The AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The integrated graphics are different models: Radeon 660M on the AMD side and UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel side.

Process node and foundry differ: 6 nm at TSMC for AMD versus 10 nm at Intel for the Intel chip. Die size is 208 mm² for AMD versus 257 mm² for Intel.

The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $549. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a uniform result: the Intel Core i9-14900 wins every test. The margins vary by workload, which gives some insight into where each chip is relatively stronger or weaker.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel chip scores 4793 versus 1243 for the AMD chip, a delta of 74.1% in favor of Intel. The R15 single-core result is 315 versus 175, a delta of 44.4%. The single-core margin is smaller than the multicore margin, which reflects the Intel chip's higher boost clock of 5.80 GHz.

Cinebench R20 shows a similar pattern. Multicore scores are 15910 versus 5183, a 67.4% delta. Single-core scores are 2245 versus 731, also a 67.4% delta. The R20 single-core margin is notably larger than the R15 single-core margin, indicating the Intel chip scales better under longer single-threaded loads.

Cinebench R23 multicore delivers 31070 for Intel versus 12342 for AMD, a 60.3% delta. The R23 single-core test shows the closest overall margin at 21.2%, with scores of 2212 versus 1742.

PassMark integer math shows the Intel chip at 175010 versus 50800, a 71% delta. Floating point math shows 120262 versus 27800, a 76.9% delta, which is the largest margin in the entire dataset. Data compression shows 550271 versus 168692, a 69.3% delta. Data encryption shows 33540 versus 10718, a 68% delta.

Extended instruction workloads give the Intel chip a 63.4% lead, with scores of 30624 versus 11219. Prime number finding shows the Intel chip at 188 versus 48, a 74.5% delta. Physics simulation scores are 2486 versus 821, a 67% delta. Random string sorting shows 61060 versus 17669, a 71.1% delta.

PassMark multithread scores are 44578 versus 14520, a 67.4% delta. PassMark single-thread scores are 4323 versus 2740, a 36.6% delta.

The pattern is consistent. The Intel chip leads by 60% to 77% in most multicore and throughput-oriented tests, and by 21% to 44% in single-thread tests. The AMD chip has no workload where it closes the gap to a competitive level.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion. The Intel Core i9-14900 is the faster processor in every recorded benchmark. The 24-core, 32-thread configuration with a 5.80 GHz boost clock delivers multicore scores that are roughly two to four times higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS across Cinebench and PassMark workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS does have a place. Its 35 W TDP is much lower than the 65 W TDP of the Intel chip, and it uses a 6 nm process at TSMC. For mobile systems where power draw and thermals are the primary constraints, the Ryzen part is the only one of the two that fits the segment. The Intel chip is a desktop part on Socket 1700 and cannot be used in the same class of hardware.

The Intel chip also carries a 92nd percentile ranking versus the 73rd percentile for the AMD part. The average benchmark score of 58115 versus 19364 shows a roughly threefold performance advantage.

For anyone building a desktop system and comparing these two directly, the Core i9-14900 wins on every measurable axis. The Ryzen 5 7533HS is the relevant choice only when the platform requires a mobile socket, a 35 W TDP, and DDR5-only memory support. The Intel chip adds ECC memory support and a choice of DDR4 or DDR5, along with PCIe Gen 5 connectivity.

The launch MSRP of $549 for the Intel part is the only pricing data recorded. The AMD part has no launch MSRP in the database.

In short: the Core i9-14900 is the performance pick by a wide margin, and the Ryzen 5 7533HS is the efficiency-oriented mobile part. Neither chip can substitute for the other. The recorded scores make the performance hierarchy unambiguous.