AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 occupy different corners of the processor market, and the benchmark data reflects that divide clearly. The Intel part wins every single recorded test in the head-to-head comparison, but the magnitude of those wins varies significantly depending on the workload. The Core Ultra 5 235, a desktop-class chip, holds a commanding lead across the board, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS, a low-power mobile part, shows its strengths are confined to efficiency rather than raw performance.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive Intel victories come in the PassMark suite, where the Core Ultra 5 235’s architecture and higher power envelope produce outsized leads. In data compression, Intel scores 390,711 against AMD’s 168,692, a delta of -56.8% for the Ryzen. Data encryption shows an even larger gap: Intel’s 29,293 versus AMD’s 10,718, a -63.4% difference. Extended instructions follow the same pattern, with Intel at 32,752 and AMD at 11,219, a -65.7% gap. The largest single margin appears in find prime numbers, where Intel’s 371 dwarfs AMD’s 48, a -87.1% difference. Floating point math also heavily favors Intel: 117,951 versus 27,800, a -76.4% margin. The multithreaded PassMark score reinforces this narrative, with Intel at 37,816 and AMD at 14,520, a -61.6% delta. Physics simulation shows a similar disparity: 2,570 for Intel versus 821 for AMD, a -68.1% gap. Random string sorting rounds out the extreme cases at 48,980 versus 17,669, a -63.9% difference.

The Cinebench tests present a more moderate, but still consistent, Intel advantage. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 14,769 while AMD scores 12,342, a -16.4% delta. The single-core R23 result is nearly identical in percentage terms: Intel at 2,085 versus AMD at 1,742, a -16.5% margin. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 6,202 for Intel and 5,183 for AMD, a -16.4% gap, while R20 single-core lands at 875 versus 731, a -16.5% difference. Cinebench R15 follows the same pattern: multi-core at 1,488 versus 1,243 (-16.5%) and single-core at 210 versus 175 (-16.7%). These Cinebench deltas cluster tightly between -16.4% and -16.7%, suggesting that the architectural efficiency gap between Zen 3+ and Arrow Lake is relatively uniform in rendering workloads.

The integer math test offers the closest relative result among the PassMark suite. Intel’s 87,948 beats AMD’s 50,800 by a -42.2% margin. Single-thread performance, measured by both PassMark single_thread and singlethread (identical scores of 4,516 for Intel and 2,740 for AMD), shows a -39.3% deficit for the Ryzen. These two results indicate that while Intel’s per-core advantage is substantial, it is less extreme than the multi-threaded or specialized instruction gaps.

The data shows no workload where the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS closes the gap to within single digits. Every recorded test, all 17 of them, goes to the Intel Core Ultra 5 235. The Ryzen’s average benchmark score sits at 19,364, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Intel’s average score is 46,062, which lands in the 89th percentile. The overall score difference is roughly 2.4 times in Intel’s favor, a reflection of the desktop versus mobile positioning rather than a subtle performance nuance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 records an average benchmark score of 46,062, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS records 19,364. Intel’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 at 46,030 (0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i9-13900HX at 46,098 (-0.1% delta), placing it firmly in high-end territory.

Q: How large is the Cinebench R23 multi-core gap?

A: Intel wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with 14,769 points against AMD’s 12,342 points, a -16.4% delta. This is one of the smaller margins in the comparison, indicating that the Ryzen is comparatively less disadvantaged in sustained rendering workloads.

Q: What is the biggest performance difference between the two chips?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 371 and AMD scores 48, a -87.1% delta. This test heavily favors Intel’s core architecture and higher clock speeds.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark categories?

A: No. The recorded data shows the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark tests, from Cinebench R15 single-core to PassMark data compression.

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

A: Intel leads PassMark single-thread with 4,516 points versus AMD’s 2,740 points, a -39.3% margin. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a smaller gap: 2,085 for Intel versus 1,742 for AMD, a -16.5% delta.

Q: What do the nearest rival comparisons reveal about each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS’s nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, scores 19,368, a 0% delta, meaning the Ryzen is competitively positioned among efficient mobile parts. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 sits alongside the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46,030, 0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i9-13900HX (46,098, -0.1% delta), showing it performs at a much higher tier.

The Verdict

The data dictates a clear split: the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is the performance pick, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is the efficiency pick. Anyone building a desktop system or selecting a high-performance processor should look at the Intel part, which delivers a 2.4x higher average benchmark score and wins every recorded test. The Ryzen 5 7533HS, with its 35W TDP and mobile socket, is not competitive with the Core Ultra 5 235 on raw speed. Its 73rd percentile ranking places it among mainstream mobile chips, while Intel’s 89th percentile ranking places it near the top of the entire CPU database.

The benchmark results indicate that the Core Ultra 5 235 is closer to chips like the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and the Intel Core i9-13900HX than to the Ryzen 5 7533HS. Conversely, the Ryzen 5 7533HS sits directly alongside the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V and the Intel Core i5-1345U. These comparisons frame the two chips as members of different performance classes, not direct competitors. The Core Ultra 5 235 uses a 65W TDP and a desktop socket, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS uses a 35W TDP and a mobile socket. The performance gap is a direct consequence of that positioning.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in almost every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores and 14 threads (no hyperthreading). Base clocks are close, with AMD at 3.30 GHz and Intel at 3.40 GHz, but boost clocks diverge significantly: AMD reaches 4.40 GHz, Intel reaches 5.00 GHz. Thermal design power differs by a wide margin: AMD is rated at 35W, Intel at 65W. Sockets are incompatible, with AMD using Socket FP7 and Intel using Socket 1851. The memory bus is dual-channel for both, but memory bandwidth favors Intel: 102.4 GB/s versus AMD’s 76.8 GB/s. PCIe support also differs, with AMD offering Gen 4 (20 lanes) and Intel offering Gen 5 (20 lanes). The integrated graphics are Radeon 660M for AMD and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU for Intel. The AMD part is a mobile component; Intel is a desktop component. Intel has a launch MSRP of $257, while AMD has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is fundamental. AMD uses Zen 3+ on a 6nm TSMC process, with a die size of 208 mm². Intel uses Arrow Lake on a 3nm TSMC process, with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors. Cache configurations differ sharply: AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The L2 cache difference is particularly large, with Intel offering 6 times the per-core L2 capacity. Intel’s Arrow Lake is a newer architecture built for desktop performance, while AMD’s Rembrandt-R is a refresh of a mobile-focused design. Both support DDR5 memory and lack ECC support. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins everywhere in the recorded data. Its largest advantages appear in PassMark specialized tests: find prime numbers (-87.1%), floating point math (-76.4%), physics (-68.1%), and extended instructions (-65.7%). These results indicate the Intel chip is particularly strong in scientific computing, simulation, and instruction-heavy workloads. The PassMark multithread score (-61.6%) and data compression (-56.8%) show broad multi-core superiority. The Intel part also leads in single-thread tests by roughly 39% in PassMark and 16.5% in Cinebench, making it the better choice for lightly threaded applications.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS offers no benchmark wins, but its profile suggests a different use case. Its 35W TDP, mobile socket, and smaller die size point to thermally constrained laptops where battery life and cooling are priorities. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,342 is respectable for a 6-core mobile chip, and it sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i5-1345U and 0.7% of the Intel Core i7-8700K in average score. The Ryzen’s 6nm process and 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth are adequate for mainstream mobile tasks. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235, with its 102.4 GB/s bandwidth and 5.00 GHz boost clock, is the clear choice for desktop workloads where power draw is not a constraint. The data leaves no ambiguity: the Core Ultra 5 235 is the higher-performance processor across every metric in the database.