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

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265T?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS records an average benchmark score of 19,364, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265T records 47,697. The Intel part sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, compared to the 73rd percentile for the AMD part.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T scores 31,558 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 12,342. The Intel part leads by 60.9 percent in this test.

Q: Which processor shows the smallest performance gap between the two?

A: The smallest gap appears in PassMark single-thread performance, where the Intel Core Ultra 7 265T scores 4,338 versus 2,740 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, a lead of 36.8 percent for Intel. This is the narrowest delta among all recorded head-to-head benchmarks.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS provides 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T provides 20 cores and 20 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What is the process node and die size for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses a 6 nm process and has a die size of 208 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T uses a 3 nm process with a die size of 243 mm² and contains 17,800 million transistors.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS supports 76.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T supports 102.4 GB/s, a 33 percent higher figure.

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 built on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 208 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T belongs to Core Ultra Series 2, uses the Arrow Lake architecture under the Arrow Lake-S codename, and is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors.

The core configurations differ substantially. The AMD part offers 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel part offers 20 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The Intel chip does not enable Hyper-Threading, which explains why the thread count equals the core count. Both parts have a 35 W TDP and locked multipliers.

Cache hierarchies differ in capacity and organization. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. The Intel part carries nearly double the shared L3 capacity.

Memory support is DDR5 for both, and both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part records 76.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel part records 102.4 GB/s. Neither supports ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs by generation: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Radeon 660M. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. The market segments differ as well: the AMD part is listed for Mobile, while the Intel part is listed for Desktop. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1851.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows the Intel Core Ultra 7 265T wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS does not take a single win. The largest margin appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 322 against 48 for AMD, a 85.1 percent lead. This workload is highly sensitive to core count and clock speed, both of which favor the Intel part.

Floating-point math shows a similarly large gap. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T scores 129,817 in PassMark floating point math, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 27,800. That is a 78.6 percent advantage for Intel. The physics test follows the same pattern: Intel scores 2,391 versus 821 for AMD, a 65.7 percent lead. These results reflect the Intel part's higher core count and newer process node.

Data encryption and compression also favor Intel. In PassMark data encryption, the Intel part scores 29,687 against 10,718 for AMD, a 63.9 percent margin. In data compression, Intel scores 370,158 versus 168,692, a 54.4 percent margin. Integer math shows a 51.6 percent lead for Intel, with scores of 104,943 versus 50,800. Extended instructions deliver a 60.8 percent lead, with Intel at 28,609 and AMD at 11,219.

Cinebench results are consistent across the board. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 3,180 versus 1,243 for AMD, a 60.9 percent lead. The R15 single-core result is 449 versus 175, a 61 percent lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 13,254 versus 5,183, again a 60.9 percent difference. R20 single-core shows 1,871 versus 731. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 31,558 versus 12,342, and R23 single-core shows 4,455 versus 1,742. Every Cinebench delta sits at 60.9 percent except the R15 single-core test at 61 percent.

Random string sorting, a memory and cache latency sensitive workload, gives Intel a 60.2 percent lead with 44,400 versus 17,669. PassMark multithread shows 37,084 versus 14,520, a 60.8 percent lead. The narrowest margin is PassMark single-thread: Intel scores 4,338 versus 2,740 for AMD, a 36.8 percent lead. Even the closest test leaves AMD far behind, which indicates the Intel part dominates both single-thread and multi-thread performance in this comparison.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265T has 20 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.40 GHz for AMD and 5.30 GHz for Intel. Both share a 35 W TDP, but the sockets are different: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1851.

Architecture and process node differences are significant. The AMD part uses Zen 3+ with the Rembrandt-R codename, while the Intel part uses Arrow Lake with the Arrow Lake-S codename. The AMD part is fabricated on a 6 nm process, and the Intel part on a 3 nm process. Die size is 208 mm² for AMD and 243 mm² for Intel. The Intel part lists 17,800 million transistors; the AMD part does not report a transistor count.

Cache specifications differ at every level. AMD lists 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel lists 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 30 MB shared L3. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for AMD and 102.4 GB/s for Intel. PCIe generation differs: Gen 4 for AMD versus Gen 5 for Intel, both with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 660M for AMD versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU for Intel. Market segment is Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. Release dates differ, with AMD listed as 2024-08-31 and Intel as 2025-01-06. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $384; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Part numbers are 100-000001632(FP7) and 100-000001634(FP7r2) for AMD, and SRQCS for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T wins every recorded benchmark in this comparison, so the use-case split is one-sided. The data shows Intel leads by 85.1 percent in prime number finding, 78.6 percent in floating point math, and 65.7 percent in physics. Those workloads rely heavily on raw compute throughput, and the Intel part's 20 cores and 5.30 GHz boost clock provide a clear advantage.

Multi-threaded productivity workloads also favor Intel. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 60.9 percent lead for Intel, with scores of 31,558 versus 12,342. PassMark multithread shows 37,084 versus 14,520, a 60.8 percent lead. Data compression, encryption, and integer math all show Intel leads between 51.6 percent and 63.9 percent. Any workload that scales across cores will land firmly on the Intel side.

Single-thread performance is the closest category, but Intel still leads by 36.8 percent in PassMark single-thread. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 4,455 versus 1,742 for AMD, a 60.9 percent lead. The Intel part's 5.30 GHz boost clock and newer Arrow Lake architecture drive these results. Even in lightly threaded tasks, the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS does not close the gap.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS does not win any benchmark category in the recorded data. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, Intel Core i5-1345U, Intel Core i7-8700K, and Intel Core i7-10700F, with average scores ranging from 19,238 to 19,499. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T sits alongside the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D, AMD Ryzen 9 3900, and Intel Core Ultra X9 378H, with average scores near 47,500. The performance class difference between the two parts is substantial, and the benchmark data confirms that the Intel Core Ultra 7 265T is the stronger processor across every measured workload.