AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a sweeping, one-sided performance profile. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS failing to claim a single test. The scale of the margin varies by workload, but even the narrowest gaps are substantial.

The closest result is in Cinebench R20. The Intel part scores 6317 in the multicore test against 5183 for the AMD, a delta of -18%. The single-core R20 result shows the same -18% margin, with Intel at 891 and AMD at 731. That consistency across the two R20 tests indicates a uniform per-clock advantage rather than a scaling anomaly.

The Cinebench R15 and R23 tests both show a delta of -52.4% and -52.3% respectively, with the Intel part roughly doubling the AMD scores. In R15 multicore, Intel posts 2609 against 1243; in R23 multicore, Intel posts 25891 against 12342. The R23 single-core result is 3655 versus 1742. These near-doubling margins suggest the Intel processor's architectural efficiency and higher boost clock both contribute heavily.

PassMark results reinforce the same picture, though the margins differ by instruction type. The largest single deficit for the AMD part is in the prime number search test, where Intel scores 358 against just 48, a -86.6% gap. Floating point math also heavily favors Intel: 92038 versus 27800, a -69.8% delta. Extended instructions show a -58.7% margin (27162 versus 11219). Data encryption favors Intel at 22285 versus 10718, a -51.9% gap, and data compression shows a -44.3% margin (302811 versus 168692).

The integer math test is the second-closest result after the R20 pair. Intel scores 65345 versus 50800, a -22.3% delta. It is the only test where the AMD processor stays within roughly one-fifth of the Intel score. Multithread and random string sorting both land near the -52% mark: 30459 versus 14520 in multithread, and 36590 versus 17669 in sorting. Physics shows a -64.9% margin (2342 versus 821). Single-thread performance, measured twice in the database, shows Intel at 4412 versus 2740, a -37.9% gap.

The average benchmark score in the database places the Intel part at 36938 against 19364 for the AMD, which corresponds to an 85th percentile ranking for Intel versus a 73rd percentile for AMD. The nearest rival data also situates the AMD part firmly at the level of older desktop chips: its closest competitor is the Intel Core i7-8700K with a delta of 0.7%, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 sits alongside the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with a delta of 0%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design generations and market positions. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS belongs to the 7000 series mobile lineup, built on the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename. It uses a 6 nm process from TSMC and is packaged in AMD Socket FP7. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is part of the Core Ultra Series 2, using the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, on a 3 nm TSMC process, in Intel Socket 1851.

Core configuration differs sharply. The AMD part provides 6 cores and 12 threads, relying on simultaneous multithreading to reach its thread count. The Intel part provides 10 cores and 10 threads, with no multithreading. Despite two fewer threads, the Intel processor delivers far higher benchmark scores, indicating that its wider core count and per-core efficiency more than compensate.

The cache hierarchy is also different in scale. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3. Intel uses 192 KB of L1 per core and 3 MB of L2 per core, with 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel cache structure is substantially larger at every level, which helps explain the large margins in data compression and encryption workloads.

Clock behavior shows a similar base frequency of 3.30 GHz for both parts, but the boost ceiling differs: the AMD chip reaches 4.40 GHz, while the Intel chip reaches 4.90 GHz. The thermal design power is also different, with AMD rated at 35 watts and Intel at 65 watts. That higher power envelope gives Intel more headroom for sustained performance.

The process node difference is significant: 6 nm for the AMD part versus 3 nm for the Intel part, both from TSMC. The Intel die is physically larger at 243 mm² with 17,800 million transistors, while the AMD die is 208 mm² with no transistor count listed in the database. Intel's newer node and larger transistor budget support its higher core count and cache capacity.

Memory support is DDR5 for both, with dual-channel buses. The memory bandwidth differs: AMD is rated at 76.8 GB/s, while Intel is rated at 102.4 GB/s. Both lack ECC support. The PCIe interface also differs by generation: AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while Intel uses Gen 5 with the same 20 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses the Radeon 660M, while the Intel part uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units. The AMD processor targets mobile systems, while the Intel processor is a desktop part. The Intel part has a listed launch MSRP of $246.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark tests in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS records zero wins.

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

A: The smallest margins are in Cinebench R20, where the Intel part leads by -18% in both multicore and single-core tests. The integer math test shows a -22.3% gap.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the Intel part scores 358 versus 48 for AMD, a -86.6% delta.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads using simultaneous multithreading. Intel provides 10 cores and 10 threads with no multithreading. The Intel part still scores higher across all tests.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses a 6 nm TSMC process. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 uses a 3 nm TSMC process.

Q: How do the boost clocks differ?

A: Both parts have a 3.30 GHz base clock. The AMD chip boosts to 4.40 GHz, while the Intel chip boosts to 4.90 GHz.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear separation between the two products. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 dominates every benchmark in the database, often by margins exceeding 50%. Its 85th percentile ranking versus the AMD part's 73rd percentile reflects that gap. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is not competitive with the Intel part in any measured workload.

The AMD processor does occupy a different class in terms of power and platform. Its 35 watt TDP and mobile socket position it for thin-and-light systems, while the Intel part's 65 watt TDP and desktop socket target full-size machines. The data indicates that anyone choosing between these two for raw performance should select the Intel processor without hesitation. The AMD part remains a functional mobile chip, but the benchmark results show it trailing in every category, from integer math to floating point to single-threaded tasks.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has 10 cores and 10 threads. Base clocks match at 3.30 GHz, but boost clocks differ: 4.40 GHz for AMD versus 4.90 GHz for Intel.

Power and platform: AMD is rated at 35 watts TDP, uses AMD Socket FP7, and targets the mobile segment. Intel is rated at 65 watts TDP, uses Intel Socket 1851, and targets the desktop segment.

Architecture and manufacturing: AMD uses Zen 3+ with the Rembrandt-R codename on a 6 nm TSMC process with a 208 mm² die. Intel uses Arrow Lake with the Arrow Lake-S codename on a 3 nm TSMC process with a 243 mm² die and 17,800 million transistors.

Cache: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3.

Memory and I/O: Both support DDR5 with dual-channel buses, but AMD is rated at 76.8 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s for Intel. Both lack ECC. AMD uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes; Intel uses PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

Graphics and release: AMD integrates Radeon 660M graphics, while Intel integrates Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 EU. The AMD part released on 2024-08-31, and the Intel part on 2025-01-06. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $246.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 wins every benchmark category in the database, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of its advantage rather than by any AMD victory.

For compute-heavy tasks such as Cinebench rendering, the Intel part is the clear choice. The R23 multicore score of 25891 is more than double the AMD's 12342, and the R15 multicore score of 2609 is likewise more than double the AMD's 1243. Users running CPU-bound rendering or video encoding workloads would see the largest benefit from the Intel part.

For number-crunching workloads, the Intel advantage is even more pronounced. The prime number search test shows a -86.6% gap, and floating point math shows a -69.8% gap. The Intel part also leads extended instructions by -58.7%. These results point to scientific computing, financial modeling, and any workload with heavy math operations as strong use cases for the Intel processor.

For data-heavy tasks, the Intel part again leads. Data compression shows a -44.3% margin, data encryption shows a -51.9% margin, and random string sorting shows a -51.7% margin. The larger L3 cache and higher memory bandwidth support these results.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, despite losing every test, has one differentiating characteristic in the data: its 35 watt TDP is nearly half the Intel part's 65 watt rating. For a mobile platform where power draw is the primary constraint, the AMD part offers a lower-power option. Its integrated Radeon 660M graphics and mobile socket also suggest deployment in laptops where the Intel desktop part cannot be installed at all. Within the database, however, no performance metric favors the AMD chip. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is the superior processor in every measured dimension.