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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall win for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head tests, the Intel part takes every single victory. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS records zero wins in the entire comparison set. The margins are substantial in every category, but the size of the gap varies considerably depending on the workload.

The largest single-core advantage for Intel appears in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 494 against the AMD's 175, a delta of 64.6%. Cinebench R20 single-core shows a nearly identical pattern: 2059 versus 731, also a 64.5% gap. The R23 single-core test follows the same trend, with Intel at 4903 and AMD at 1742. These results indicate a fundamental difference in per-thread performance, not just a scaling advantage from more cores. PassMark single-thread confirms the pattern with Intel at 4683 versus AMD at 2740, the narrowest single-core margin in the set at 41.5%, but still a commanding lead.

Multi-core results show even larger absolute gaps. Cinebench R23 multi-core puts Intel at 34731 and AMD at 12342, a 64.5% difference. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 14587 versus 5183, and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 3500 versus 1243. These consistent 64.5% deltas across all three Cinebench versions suggest a stable multi-threaded advantage that does not depend on the specific renderer version.

PassMark's floating point math test produces the second largest gap in the entire set. Intel scores 129819 against AMD's 27800, a 78.6% deficit for the AMD chip. The find prime numbers test shows the largest relative difference: Intel at 361 versus AMD at 48, an 86.7% gap. Extended instructions also favor Intel heavily at 34808 versus 11219, a 67.8% delta. Data encryption shows Intel at 32697 versus 10718, a 67.2% gap. Physics simulation in PassMark puts Intel at 2550 against AMD's 821, another 67.8% delta.

The closest overall contest is in PassMark integer math, where Intel leads by 47.7% with 97177 versus 50800. Data compression shows Intel at 426417 versus 168692, a 60.4% margin. Random string sorting puts Intel at 50929 versus 17669, a 65.3% gap. PassMark multi-thread shows Intel at 40849 versus 14520, a 64.5% difference.

The average benchmark score in the database tells a similar story. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX posts an average of 52073, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS averages 19364. The Intel chip sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the AMD part ranks at the 73rd percentile. Intel's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 8124P at 52121 and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 51947, meaning the Core Ultra 5 235HX matches server and previous-generation flagship desktop parts. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS instead sits near the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V at 19368 and the Intel Core i7-8700K at 19238, a much lower performance tier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX wins every recorded benchmark category, so the use-case split is defined by how much it wins rather than which tasks go to which chip. The smallest Intel advantage appears in single-thread integer work, where the PassMark single-thread score shows a 41.5% lead. That is still a large margin, but it is the closest the AMD part gets in any test. Integer math also shows a relatively smaller gap at 47.7%, meaning the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is least disadvantaged in general-purpose integer operations.

The largest Intel advantages appear in workloads that stress floating point throughput and specialized instruction execution. Floating point math shows a 78.6% gap, and the find prime numbers test shows an 86.7% gap. Extended instructions, which measure SIMD-style workloads, show a 67.8% gap. Data encryption also falls into this group with a 67.2% deficit for AMD. These results indicate the Intel architecture handles mathematically intensive and vectorized code far better than the AMD part.

For rendering and multi-core productivity, the Cinebench results are uniform at roughly 64.5% gaps across R15, R20, and R23. That consistency suggests the Intel advantage in rendering is stable regardless of the benchmark version. Data compression shows a slightly smaller gap at 60.4%, while random string sorting sits at 65.3%. PassMark multi-thread is also at 64.5%. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS does not have a single workload category where it leads, so any application selection favors the Intel chip. The practical difference is that users with integer-heavy or single-threaded tasks face the smallest penalty with AMD, while users with floating point, encryption, or SIMD workloads face the largest.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one conclusion: the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX is the stronger processor in every measured category. The 14-core Intel part beats the 6-core AMD part by at least 41.5% in every benchmark and by as much as 86.7% in others. The average benchmark score of 52073 for Intel versus 19364 for AMD places these chips in different performance tiers entirely. Intel's 91st percentile ranking versus AMD's 73rd percentile confirms that the gap is not limited to one benchmark but reflects overall capability.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS does have a notable advantage in power draw, with a 35 W TDP compared to Intel's 55 W. For systems where thermal budget and battery life take priority over raw performance, the AMD part remains a sensible choice. The AMD chip also uses the older but proven Zen 3+ architecture on a 6 nm process. However, the benchmark data shows no performance scenario where the AMD part wins. Anyone selecting the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS based on benchmark results would be choosing it solely for efficiency characteristics, not for speed. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX delivers roughly 2.7 times the average benchmark score, placing it in the company of desktop chips like the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and the Intel Core i7-14700, both of which appear within 0.4% of its average score.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX wins every single-core test. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 4903 versus AMD at 1742. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 4683 versus AMD at 2740.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX leads by 64.5% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 34731 against the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS's 12342. The same 64.5% delta appears in Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core tests.

Q: Which processor ranks higher among all CPUs in the database?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX sits at the 91st percentile, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS ranks at the 73rd percentile.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two?

A: The PassMark single-thread test shows the smallest gap at 41.5%, with Intel at 4683 and AMD at 2740. PassMark integer math is the next closest at 47.7%.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory type?

A: Both support DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses. The Intel part has a higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s compared to AMD's 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX has 14 cores and 14 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design generations. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename, part of the Ryzen 5 7000 series. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX uses the Arrow Lake architecture under the Arrow Lake-HX codename, part of Core Ultra Series 2. AMD's design is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 208 mm². Intel's design uses a 3 nm process, also at TSMC, with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors.

Cache organization differs sharply. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Intel's per-core cache allocations are substantially larger, which contributes to its single-thread advantage. The core counts also differ: AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel provides 14 cores and 14 threads. Intel's core arrangement does not use simultaneous multithreading, so thread count equals core count, while AMD uses two threads per core.

PCIe support differs by one full generation. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 660M, while Intel uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 48 execution units. The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, while the AMD part does not. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP7 with part numbers 100-000001632 (FP7) and 100-000001634 (FP7r2). The Intel chip uses Intel BGA 2114 with part number SRVFL.

The release dates are several months apart. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS launched on 2024-08-31, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX launched on 2025-01-12. Neither processor supports ECC memory. Both target the mobile market segment and both remain in active production.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ modestly: AMD runs at 3.30 GHz and Intel at 2.90 GHz. Boost clocks favor Intel significantly at 5.10 GHz versus AMD's 4.40 GHz. TDP also differs, with AMD at 35 W and Intel at 55 W. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP7, while Intel uses Intel BGA 2114. Process nodes differ, with AMD on 6 nm and Intel on 3 nm. Memory bandwidth favors Intel at 102.4 GB/s versus AMD's 76.8 GB/s, though both use dual-channel DDR5. PCIe support puts Intel one generation ahead with Gen 5 versus AMD's Gen 4, both with 20 CPU lanes. The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier; the AMD part does not. Release dates differ by roughly four and a half months, with AMD launching first. The Intel die is larger at 243 mm² versus AMD's 208 mm², and Intel's transistor count is listed at 17,800 million while AMD's is not recorded.