AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core Ultra 5 236V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS and the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V is dominated by the Intel part, which wins 16 of the 17 recorded tests. The only exception is a single PassMark test where the AMD processor takes a decisive lead.

In the Cinebench suite, the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V delivers consistently strong results. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 15,628 against the AMD's 12,342, a 21% advantage. The single-core R23 result shows a similar pattern: Intel scores 2,206, AMD scores 1,742, again a 21% gap. The same 21% delta appears in Cinebench R20 multi-core (6,563 vs 5,183) and R15 multi-core (1,575 vs 1,243). Single-core results across the older Cinebench versions also show the Intel part ahead by roughly 21% in each case.

The PassMark tests reveal a wider spread of performance differences. The largest absolute gap appears in PassMark floating point math, where Intel scores 52,774 versus AMD's 27,800, a 47.3% advantage. PassMark find prime numbers shows the most dramatic relative difference: Intel scores 171, AMD scores 48, a 71.9% deficit for the AMD chip. PassMark physics also heavily favors Intel, with scores of 1,503 and 821, a 45.4% gap.

Other PassMark workloads show more moderate Intel leads. Data compression results are close, with Intel at 176,554 and AMD at 168,692, a 4.5% difference. Data encryption favors Intel by 17.9% (13,049 vs 10,718). Extended instructions show a 27.4% Intel lead (15,451 vs 11,219). Random string sorting is 18.3% in Intel's favor (21,628 vs 17,669). PassMark multi-thread shows Intel ahead by 21% (18,375 vs 14,520). Single-thread performance favors Intel by 29.6%, with scores of 3,893 and 2,740.

The single AMD win comes in PassMark integer math. AMD scores 50,800, Intel scores 38,765, giving AMD a 31% advantage in that workload. This result indicates that the AMD processor's integer throughput is notably stronger than the Intel chip's, even though the Intel part dominates almost every other measured category.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm TSMC process. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The chip uses AMD Socket FP7 and carries a TDP of 35 watts. The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V uses the Lunar Lake architecture, also built by TSMC but on a 3 nm process. It has 8 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It uses Intel BGA 2833 and has a TDP of 17 watts.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has more L1 and L2 cache per core, while the AMD part has double the L3 capacity.

Memory support is another differentiator. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel processor's memory support is listed as dependent on the motherboard, with a dual-channel bus but no recorded bandwidth figure. Neither chip supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: AMD pairs with a Radeon 660M, while Intel includes an Arc 130V.

The release dates are close, with the AMD part launching on 2024-08-31 and the Intel part on 2024-09-23. Both are listed as Active production status and belong to the Mobile market segment. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V boosts to 4.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS boosts to 4.40 GHz.

Q: How do the core counts differ?

A: The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor has 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD chip uses simultaneous multi-threading, but the Intel chip does not.

Q: Which processor wins in PassMark integer math?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins that specific test, scoring 50,800 against the Intel's 38,765, a 31% advantage for AMD.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD chip has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel chip has a TDP of 17 watts. The Intel part is rated for lower power consumption.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, double the 8 MB shared L3 found on the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V.

Q: How does the process node compare?

A: The AMD chip is built on a 6 nm TSMC process, while the Intel chip is built on a 3 nm TSMC process.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for AMD and 2.10 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.40 GHz for AMD and 4.70 GHz for Intel. TDP is 35 watts for AMD and 17 watts for Intel.

Sockets differ: AMD uses Socket FP7, Intel uses BGA 2833. The architecture and codename differ entirely: Zen 3+ (Rembrandt-R) versus Lunar Lake. Process nodes are 6 nm versus 3 nm, both from TSMC. Die size is recorded for AMD at 208 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded.

Cache configurations differ across all levels. AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: AMD uses DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, Intel's memory support depends on the motherboard with no bandwidth recorded. PCIe lanes differ: AMD has Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 4 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 660M for AMD and Arc 130V for Intel.

The average benchmark score also differs significantly. AMD's average is 19,364, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Intel's average is 21,952, placing it in the 75th percentile. Release dates are close but not identical: 2024-08-31 for AMD, 2024-09-23 for Intel.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a clear overall winner. The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS in 16 of 17 recorded tests, with an average benchmark score of 21,952 versus 19,364. The Intel chip also holds a higher percentile rank, at 75 versus 73. The Intel part delivers higher scores in every Cinebench test, every single-thread test, and most multi-thread and specialized workloads.

However, the AMD processor is not without merit. Its 31% win in PassMark integer math shows that in workloads relying heavily on integer operations, the AMD chip can outpace the Intel part. Additionally, the AMD chip offers more PCIe lanes (20 versus 4) and a higher memory bandwidth figure (76.8 GB/s versus unrecorded), which may matter for certain system configurations.

The Intel part's advantages are broad and consistent. It wins floating point math by 47.3%, physics by 45.4%, extended instructions by 27.4%, and single-thread performance by 29.6%. These are not marginal differences; they represent substantial performance gaps across a wide range of computing tasks.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V wins in the overwhelming majority of workloads. It is the stronger choice for rendering tasks, as shown by its Cinebench leads of 21% across R15, R20, and R23, in both single-core and multi-core tests. It handles floating point math with a 47.3% advantage, physics simulations with a 45.4% advantage, and extended instruction workloads with a 27.4% advantage. It also wins in data compression, data encryption, random string sorting, multi-threaded PassMark, and single-thread PassMark.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins in exactly one recorded category: PassMark integer math, where it leads by 31%. This suggests that pure integer processing tasks, such as certain types of data manipulation or integer-heavy algorithms, are handled more efficiently by the AMD chip. The AMD part also offers more PCIe lanes and a higher memory bandwidth, though no benchmark data directly measures those advantages.

For users looking at the overall performance picture, the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V is the faster processor in nearly every measured scenario. The AMD chip's single win, while notable, does not offset the Intel part's dominance across the rest of the test suite. The Intel chip also runs at a lower TDP (17 watts versus 35 watts), which may factor into system design decisions, though power efficiency is not directly measured in the benchmark data.