AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core Ultra 5 338H Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS and Intel Core Ultra 5 338H are both mobile processors, but the benchmark data shows a decisive performance gap. The Intel part wins every recorded head-to-head test, often by substantial margins, while the AMD chip holds its ground in specific efficiency and platform characteristics. The following analysis breaks down the recorded measurements.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core Ultra 5 338H dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15, Intel scores 2504 against AMD's 1243 in multi-core, a 50.4% delta. The single-core R15 result shows a 42.6% gap, with Intel at 305 and AMD at 175. Moving to Cinebench R20, Intel's multi-core score of 10213 doubles AMD's 5183, a 49.3% difference. The R20 single-core test shows the same 49.3% delta, with Intel at 1441 and AMD at 731. Cinebench R23 narrows the gap somewhat: Intel leads multi-core with 16331 against 12342, a 24.4% delta, and single-core with 2044 against 1742, a 14.8% delta. The R23 results indicate that longer multi-threaded workloads compress the relative advantage, but Intel still holds a clear edge.

PassMark tests reinforce the pattern. The largest delta is in find prime numbers, where Intel scores 304 against AMD's 48, an 84.2% lead. Floating point math shows Intel at 84067 versus AMD's 27800, a 66.9% delta. Physics tests follow closely: Intel scores 2697, AMD 821, a 69.6% gap. Data encryption favors Intel with 21367 against 10718, a 49.8% delta. Extended instructions show Intel at 23906 versus AMD's 11219, a 53.1% lead. Data compression gives Intel 276539 against 168692, a 39% delta. Random string sorting favors Intel by 48.2%, with scores of 34082 and 17669. Integer math is the closest PassMark category in relative terms: Intel scores 64934, AMD 50800, a 21.8% delta. PassMark multi-thread shows Intel at 28717 versus AMD's 14520, a 49.4% lead, while single-thread shows Intel at 4180 against 2740, a 34.4% delta.

The average benchmark score reflects the overall picture. Intel's average is 33989, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. AMD's average is 19364, placing it in the 73rd percentile. The nearest rivals in the database confirm the positioning: Intel's closest competitor is the Core Ultra 7 165H with an average score of 34083 and a delta of -0.3%, while AMD's closest competitor is the Core i5-1345U at 19411 with a delta of -0.2%. The data shows no recorded test where the Ryzen 5 7533HS outperforms the Core Ultra 5 338H.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H has an average benchmark score of 33989, compared to 19364 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head tests?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel leads by 84.2%, scoring 304 against AMD's 48.

Q: Are there any tests where AMD wins?

A: No. The recorded data shows Intel winning all 17 head-to-head benchmark entries, with zero wins for the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS.

Q: How close are the two processors in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: Intel scores 16331 and AMD scores 12342, a 24.4% delta. This is the smallest multi-core gap in the Cinebench series.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor in the database?

A: For Intel, the nearest rival is the Core Ultra 7 165H with an average score of 34083, a 0.3% delta. For AMD, the nearest rival is the Core i5-1345U with an average score of 19411, a 0.2% delta.

Q: How does memory bandwidth compare?

A: Intel supports LPDDR5X with a recorded bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, while AMD supports DDR5 with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a single conclusion: the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H is the stronger performer in every measured workload. Its 84th percentile ranking versus AMD's 73rd percentile, combined with a 33989 average score against 19364, establishes a clear hierarchy. The Core Ultra 5 338H also shows a smaller gap against its nearest rivals, with deltas around 0.3% to 0.4%, whereas AMD's nearest rivals sit within a 0.2% to 0.7% range. For workloads that rely on multi-threaded rendering, encryption, or floating point math, the Intel part delivers 50% to 70% higher scores in several tests.

The Ryzen 5 7533HS is not without its own profile. It uses a 6 nm process node from TSMC, has a 35 W TDP, and offers a 16 MB shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 338H uses a 3 nm Intel node, has a 25 W TDP, and offers an 18 MB shared L3 cache. The data shows Intel achieving higher performance with a lower TDP, which is a notable efficiency result. The AMD part, however, provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides 4 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The choice depends on whether the user prioritizes raw performance across the board, which points to Intel, or a specific platform feature such as PCIe lane count, where AMD offers more Gen 4 lanes. The recorded measurements do not show any workload where AMD's specifications translate into a performance win.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H has 12 cores and 12 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.30 GHz and boost clock is 4.40 GHz; Intel's base clock is 1.90 GHz and boost clock is 4.70 GHz. AMD's TDP is 35 W, Intel's is 25 W. The socket types differ: AMD uses AMD Socket FP7, Intel uses Intel BGA 2540. Cache hierarchies are distinct, with AMD offering 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core plus 16 MB shared L3, while Intel offers 192 KB L1 and 2.5 MB L2 per core plus 18 MB shared L3. Memory support differs as well: AMD uses DDR5, Intel uses LPDDR5X, and memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s versus 136.5 GB/s. PCIe generation and lane counts also differ, with AMD providing Gen 4 at 20 lanes and Intel providing Gen 5 at 4 lanes. Integrated graphics are the Radeon 660M for AMD and Arc B370 for Intel. Release dates are recorded as 2024-08-31 for AMD and 2026-01-04 for Intel. Both processors are unlocked, with a multiplier unlocked status of false for each.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is significant. AMD's Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture with the codename Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 208 mm². Intel's Core Ultra 5 338H uses the Panther Lake architecture, also its codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel with no recorded die size. The generations reflect the design eras: AMD is part of the Ryzen 5 series under the Zen 3+ Rembrandt family, while Intel is part of the Core Ultra Series 3 under Panther Lake-H. Core counts differ, with Intel at 12 cores versus AMD's 6, and the cache layout is notably different in per-core allocations. Intel's L1 cache per core is 192 KB, three times AMD's 64 KB, and its L2 per core is 2.5 MB, nearly five times AMD's 512 KB. The shared L3 is 18 MB for Intel versus 16 MB for AMD. Memory bandwidth reflects the newer platform: Intel's LPDDR5X support reaches 136.5 GB/s, while AMD's DDR5 support reaches 76.8 GB/s. Both processors lack ECC memory support and neither has a 3D V-Cache option recorded. The production status for both is active. The process node difference from 6 nm to 3 nm is the clearest architectural separator, combined with the shift from TSMC to Intel as the foundry.