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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A records an average benchmark score of 48201, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS records 19364. The Intel part sits at the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database, compared to the 73rd percentile for the AMD processor.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A scores 32633 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 12342. The delta between them is 62.2% in favor of Intel.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel chip does not use simultaneous multithreading, so its thread count equals its core count.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS boosts to 4.40 GHz. The Intel part also has a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz versus 3.30 GHz.

Q: What are the process nodes for these two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 208 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A uses a 3 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Neither processor supports ECC memory. Both support DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, but the Intel part has a higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s compared to 76.8 GB/s for the AMD chip.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS belongs to the 7000 series and uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename. It is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 208 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 and uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S. It is fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors.

The core layouts differ significantly. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads with simultaneous multithreading enabled. The Intel part has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it does not rely on multithreading to fill execution slots. Cache structures also diverge. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3.

The memory controllers differ in bandwidth capability. Both support DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, but the Intel part delivers 102.4 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for AMD. PCIe support also differs: the AMD processor uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics solutions are different. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS carries a Radeon 660M, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A carries an Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU. The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1851. The AMD chip has a 35 W TDP, and the Intel chip has a 65 W TDP.

The release dates are roughly eleven months apart. The AMD processor launched on 2024-08-31, and the Intel processor launched on 2025-07-28. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $269. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head benchmark data shows a clean sweep. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A wins all 17 recorded benchmark comparisons. There are no workloads in the database where the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS takes a win.

For single-threaded work, the Intel part is the clear choice. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4607 versus 1742 gives Intel a 62.2% advantage. The PassMark single-thread score of 4557 versus 2740 narrows that edge to 39.9%, but the direction remains the same. Applications that depend on per-core responsiveness, such as lightly threaded productivity tasks, will favor the Intel chip.

For multi-threaded rendering, the gap widens. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 62.2% delta in favor of Intel, and the PassMark multi-thread score shows the same 62.2% delta. The Intel part also leads heavily in floating-point math, scoring 118778 versus 27800, a 76.6% delta. Integer math shows a smaller but still decisive gap of 42.7%, with Intel at 88626 versus 50800.

Specialized workloads follow the same pattern. Data compression favors Intel by 57.2%, data encryption by 64.4%, extended instructions by 64.5%, and random string sorting by 64.3%. The single largest delta in the entire comparison is in the find prime numbers test, where Intel leads by 87.8%, scoring 392 versus 48.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. Core count: 6 for AMD, 14 for Intel. Thread count: 12 for AMD, 14 for Intel. Base clock: 3.30 GHz for AMD, 3.40 GHz for Intel. Boost clock: 4.40 GHz for AMD, 5.00 GHz for Intel. TDP: 35 W for AMD, 65 W for Intel.

Socket and platform: AMD Socket FP7 for the AMD part, Intel Socket 1851 for the Intel part. Architecture: Zen 3+ for AMD, Arrow Lake for Intel. Codename: Rembrandt-R for AMD, Arrow Lake-S for Intel. Process node: 6 nm for AMD, 3 nm for Intel. Foundry is TSMC for both. Die size: 208 mm² for AMD, 243 mm² for Intel. Transistor count is not recorded for the AMD part, while the Intel part lists 17,800 million.

Cache hierarchy shows substantial differences. L1 per core: 64 KB for AMD, 192 KB for Intel. L2 per core: 512 KB for AMD, 3 MB for Intel. L3 shared: 16 MB for AMD, 24 MB for Intel. Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s for AMD, 102.4 GB/s for Intel. PCIe generation: Gen 4 for AMD, Gen 5 for Intel, both with 20 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 660M for AMD, Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU for Intel. Market segment: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel. Release date: 2024-08-31 for AMD, 2025-07-28 for Intel. Production status is Active for both. Launch MSRP is not recorded for AMD, but the Intel part lists $269. Neither supports ECC, neither has an unlocked multiplier, and memory support is DDR5 for both.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R15 multi-core test opens the comparison with Intel at 3289 and AMD at 1243, a 62.2% delta. The R15 single-core test follows the same pattern: Intel at 464, AMD at 175, also a 62.3% delta. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows Intel at 13705 versus AMD at 5183, another 62.2% delta. The R20 single-core test has Intel at 1934 and AMD at 731, a 62.2% delta.

Cinebench R23 is the most commonly cited rendering metric. Multi-core results give Intel 32633 and AMD 12342, a 62.2% delta. Single-core results give Intel 4607 and AMD 1742, a 62.2% delta. Every Cinebench generation in the database produces nearly identical percentage gaps, which indicates the performance difference is consistent across the rendering workload family.

PassMark results show a more varied spread. The single-thread test gives Intel 4557 and AMD 2740, a 39.9% delta, which is the closest margin in the entire dataset. The integer math test also comes in relatively close, with Intel at 88626 and AMD at 50800, a 42.7% delta. Data compression shows Intel at 393800 and AMD at 168692, a 57.2% delta.

The floating-point math test produces a much larger gap: Intel at 118778 versus AMD at 27800, a 76.6% delta. Data encryption yields a 64.4% delta, extended instructions a 64.5% delta, and random string sorting a 64.3% delta. The physics test gives Intel 2437 and AMD 821, a 66.3% delta. The largest gap appears in find prime numbers, where Intel scores 392 and AMD scores 48, an 87.8% delta.

The PassMark multi-thread test shows Intel at 38392 and AMD at 14520, a 62.2% delta, matching the Cinebench multi-core deltas exactly. Across all 17 head-to-head tests, the smallest Intel advantage is 39.9% in single-thread, and the largest is 87.8% in find prime numbers.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents an unambiguous picture. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS in every recorded test, with deltas ranging from 39.9% to 87.8%. The Intel part operates in a higher performance class, as shown by its 90th percentile ranking and average score of 48201 versus the AMD part's 73rd percentile and 19364 average.

The Intel part is also in a different market segment. It is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, 14 cores, and Gen 5 PCIe. The AMD part is a mobile processor with a 35 W TDP, a 4.40 GHz boost clock, 6 cores, and Gen 4 PCIe. These are not competing for the same chassis or the same thermal envelope.

The nearest rivals in the database reinforce the gap. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS sits near the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, the Intel Core i5-1345U, the Intel Core i7-8700K, and the Intel Core i7-10700F, all within roughly 1% of its average score. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A sits near the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX, the AMD EPYC 4345P, and the AMD Ryzen 9 3900, again within roughly 1%. These two processors belong to different performance tiers entirely.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS remains a low-power mobile part with a smaller core count and a lower memory bandwidth ceiling. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A delivers roughly 2.5 times the average benchmark score, doubles the core count, adds roughly 25% more L3 shared cache, and nearly doubles the memory bandwidth. The data supports only one conclusion: the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A is the faster processor in every measured category.