AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall benchmark standing?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS sits at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 19364. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 sits at the 93rd percentile, with an average score of 64640. The Intel part is roughly 3.3 times higher in average score.

Q: Which processor wins more individual benchmark tests?

A: The recorded data shows a complete sweep. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS records zero wins in this matchup.

Q: What is the closest margin between the two in any benchmark?

A: The narrowest gap appears in Cinebench R20. The Intel part wins multi-core by 17.3% (6268 vs 5183) and single-core by the same 17.3% (884 vs 731). These are the smallest deltas in the entire head-to-head set.

Q: How large are the largest performance gaps?

A: The widest margin is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel part leads by 88.5% (418 vs 48). Several other tests show gaps above 70%, including data encryption at 73.5% and extended instructions at 73%.

Q: Do the two CPUs use the same manufacturing process?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has 20 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has no hyperthreading, so its thread count equals its core count.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the codename Rembrandt-R. It belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation within the 7000 series. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the codename Arrow Lake-S, and it belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation.

The manufacturing processes differ substantially. AMD relies on TSMC's 6 nm node, while Intel uses TSMC's 3 nm node. The Intel processor integrates 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The AMD processor's transistor count is not recorded in the database, but its die size is listed as 208 mm².

Core counts separate the two clearly. The AMD part provides 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The Intel part provides 20 cores and 20 threads, with no multithreading per core. The cache hierarchies also differ. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L2 and the bigger shared L3 give the Intel part a notable cache capacity advantage.

Both processors support DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The AMD part records a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel part records 102.4 GB/s. Neither supports ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs by generation: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the Radeon 660M with the 7533HS. Intel pairs the Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU with the Core Ultra 7 265. The AMD processor targets the mobile market segment with a 35 W TDP, while the Intel part targets the desktop segment with a 65 W TDP. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7; the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1851.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records a clean sweep for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 across every single test. The margins vary widely, from a modest 17.3% to a dominant 88.5%.

Starting with Cinebench R15, the Intel part scores 4255 in multi-core versus 1243 for AMD, a 70.8% lead. The single-core result repeats the same 70.8% delta: 600 versus 175. In Cinebench R20, the gap narrows considerably. Intel scores 6268 in multi-core and 884 in single-core, while AMD scores 5183 and 731. The Intel advantage here is 17.3% in both tests. Cinebench R23 swings back to a wide margin. Intel posts 42216 in multi-core and 5960 in single-core, versus 12342 and 1742 for AMD. Both deltas sit at 70.8%.

PassMark tests show a similar pattern. In data compression, Intel scores 522983 against 168692, a 67.7% lead. Data encryption shows 40456 versus 10718, a 73.5% lead. Extended instructions record 41478 versus 11219, a 73% lead. The find prime numbers test produces the largest gap in the entire set: Intel at 418 versus AMD at 48, an 88.5% delta.

Floating point math heavily favors Intel. The Core Ultra 7 265 scores 172776, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 27800. That is an 83.9% difference. Integer math shows a 62.3% lead for Intel: 134773 versus 50800. The PassMark multithread test records 49682 for Intel and 14520 for AMD, a 70.8% delta. Physics tests show 2923 versus 821, a 71.9% lead. Random string sorting records 63833 versus 17669, a 72.3% lead.

Single-thread performance shows the smallest relative gap among the PassMark tests. Intel scores 4689 and AMD scores 2740, a 41.6% lead. The two single-thread entries in the database, passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, both list identical scores and identical deltas.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field.

Core and thread counts: AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel has 20 cores and 20 threads.

Clock speeds: AMD has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Intel has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz.

TDP: AMD is rated at 35 W. Intel is rated at 65 W.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP7. Intel uses Intel Socket 1851.

Architecture and codename: AMD uses Zen 3+ with the Rembrandt-R codename. Intel uses Arrow Lake with the Arrow Lake-S codename.

Process node and foundry: AMD is on 6 nm at TSMC. Intel is on 3 nm at TSMC.

Die size: AMD measures 208 mm². Intel measures 243 mm². Intel also has a recorded transistor count of 17,800 million; AMD's transistor count is not listed.

Cache: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 30 MB shared L3.

Memory: Both support DDR5 dual-channel. AMD records 76.8 GB/s bandwidth; Intel records 102.4 GB/s. Neither supports ECC.

PCIe: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Intel provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 660M. Intel uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU.

Market segment: AMD is mobile. Intel is desktop.

Release date: AMD launched on 2024-08-31. Intel launched on 2025-01-06.

Launch MSRP: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has a launch MSRP of $394. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has no recorded launch MSRP.

Part numbers: AMD lists 100-000001632(FP7) and 100-000001634(FP7r2). Intel lists SRQCX.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 wins every benchmark in the comparison set. There are no tests where the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS records a higher score. The data therefore does not support a single workload category where AMD leads this specific matchup.

The Intel part shows its largest advantages in compute-heavy integer and floating point workloads. The find prime numbers test shows an 88.5% lead, floating point math shows an 83.9% lead, and extended instructions show a 73% lead. These results indicate a strong edge for tasks that stress raw arithmetic throughput and instruction processing.

The Intel part also dominates memory-oriented throughput. Data compression shows a 67.7% lead and random string sorting shows a 72.3% lead. The higher memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s aligns with this outcome.

Single-thread performance is the closest category. The 41.6% lead in PassMark single-thread tests is the smallest delta in the PassMark set. The Cinebench R20 tests also show a relatively narrow 17.3% gap. Even here, though, the Intel processor remains clearly ahead.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS does retain its own positioning within the broader database. It sits at the 73rd percentile and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, the Intel Core i5-1345U, the Intel Core i7-8700K, and the Intel Core i7-10700F. Its average score of 19364 places it in a competitive mid-range bracket. But against the Core Ultra 7 265 specifically, the benchmark data records no category of victory.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 wins all 17 head-to-head tests against the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS. The average benchmark score of 64640 versus 19364 places the Intel part in a different performance class, and the 93rd percentile versus 73rd percentile confirms that positioning.

The Intel part should be the choice for workloads that demand maximum multi-threaded throughput, high single-thread speed, and strong memory bandwidth. Its 20 cores, 30 MB of shared L3, and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth support the benchmark results. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216 versus 12342 indicates a decisive advantage in rendering and heavily parallel tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS remains relevant within its own segment. Its 35 W TDP and mobile market segment make it a lower-power option, and its 73rd percentile standing shows it competes well against its nearest recorded rivals. For a user constrained to the mobile platform, it offers a functional feature set with Radeon 660M graphics and 16 MB of shared L3.

The data does not support selecting the AMD part over the Intel part in any measured performance category. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is faster in every recorded test, with margins ranging from 17.3% to 88.5%. The only recorded advantage for the AMD processor is its lower 35 W TDP, which reflects its mobile design target rather than a performance win. The choice between these two depends entirely on platform and power requirements, not on benchmark performance.