AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H occupy different tiers of the mobile processor market, and the benchmark data reflects a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with an average benchmark score of 38312 compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS's 19364. The AMD chip sits at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part reaches the 86th percentile. The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 7533HS is a mainstream mobile processor, while the Core Ultra 9 285H is a high-end part designed for demanding workloads.

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H dominates this comparison across every measured workload. Its average benchmark score of 38312 is roughly double the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS's 19364, and it wins all 17 head-to-head tests. The Core Ultra 9 285H also places in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, significantly above the Ryzen 5 7533HS's 73rd percentile. This makes the Intel part the clear choice for users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, heavy computational tasks, or high single-core responsiveness.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, despite losing every comparison, remains a viable option for a different class of system. Its 35-watt TDP and 6-core design position it as an efficient mainstream mobile processor. The data shows it competes closely with parts like the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (average score 19368, delta 0%) and the Intel Core i7-8700K (average score 19238, delta 0.7%), indicating it delivers performance typical of established mid-range desktop and mobile chips. Users seeking a balanced ultraportable or entry-level performance laptop would find the Ryzen 5 7533HS sufficient, while those demanding the highest available performance from a mobile processor should choose the Core Ultra 9 285H.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H scores 20781.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 40.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS's 12342.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7533HS has an average benchmark score of 19364. Its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, scores 19368 (0% delta), while the Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499 (-0.7% delta). The AMD part effectively matches these alternatives.

Q: What single-thread performance difference exists between the two?

A: In PassMark single-thread testing, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H scores 4415, which is 37.9% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS's 2740. The gap is smaller in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel part leads by 18.2% (2129.5 vs 1742).

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth specification?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H supports 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is rated at 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS win any benchmark comparisons?

A: No. The recorded head-to-head data shows the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H wins all 17 benchmark comparisons, with the AMD processor winning zero.

Q: How do the two processors compare in terms of production status and release date?

A: Both processors are active in production. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS was released on August 31, 2024, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H was released on January 12, 2025.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, and is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the 7000 series and is a Ryzen 5 generation part. The processor features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size is 208 mm².

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-H, and is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 and is an Ultra 9 generation part. This processor has 16 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its cache configuration is substantially larger: 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. No die size is recorded for the Intel part.

The core count difference is central to their performance separation. The Intel part offers 16 cores versus 6 for the AMD, and while the AMD processor supports simultaneous multithreading (12 threads), the Intel part does not (16 threads on 16 cores). The Intel processor's larger L1 and L2 caches per core, combined with a 24 MB L3 cache, provide a structural advantage in data-heavy workloads. The Intel part also uses a more advanced 3 nm process node compared to AMD's 6 nm, which contributes to its higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus 4.40 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly all core specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has 16 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for AMD and 2.90 GHz for Intel, but boost clocks reverse the order: 4.40 GHz for AMD and 5.40 GHz for Intel. TDP ratings are 35 watts for AMD and 45 watts for Intel.

Socket compatibility separates them entirely: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 2049. Memory support differs as well: the AMD processor supports DDR5 only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth is rated at 76.8 GB/s for AMD and 102.4 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is not supported by the AMD processor but is supported by the Intel processor.

PCIe connectivity shows a trade-off: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Radeon 660M, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H uses the Arc Graphics 140T. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $651, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. Both processors have locked multipliers and target the mobile market segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark, with the largest margins appearing in multi-threaded and math-intensive tests. In PassMark find prime numbers, the Intel part scores 330 versus 48 for AMD, a delta of -85.5%, representing the largest relative gap in the dataset. PassMark floating point math shows a similar pattern: Intel scores 109190 versus 27800 for AMD, a -74.5% delta. PassMark physics also favors Intel heavily, with scores of 2513 versus 821, a -67.3% delta.

Cinebench multi-core results confirm the Intel advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 3177.5 versus 1243 for AMD, a -60.9% delta. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows Intel at 12201 versus 5183 for AMD, a -57.5% delta. The gap narrows in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where Intel scores 20781.5 versus 12342 for AMD, a -40.6% delta. This narrowing suggests the AMD processor scales reasonably in longer multi-threaded workloads, but the absolute performance gap remains substantial.

Single-core tests show a smaller but consistent Intel lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 313 versus 175 for AMD, a -44.1% delta. Cinebench R20 single-core shows Intel at 1722 versus 731 for AMD, a -57.5% delta. Cinebench R23 single-core narrows the gap to -18.2% (2129.5 vs 1742). PassMark single-thread results show Intel at 4415 versus 2740 for AMD, a -37.9% delta.

Data-heavy PassMark tests follow the same pattern. PassMark data compression shows Intel at 335859 versus 168692 for AMD, a -49.8% delta. PassMark data encryption shows Intel at 26140 versus 10718 for AMD, a -59% delta. PassMark extended instructions shows Intel at 26794 versus 11219 for AMD, a -58.1% delta. PassMark integer math shows Intel at 85922 versus 50800 for AMD, a -40.9% delta. PassMark random string sorting shows Intel at 40931 versus 17669 for AMD, a -56.8% delta. PassMark multithread shows Intel at 34171 versus 14520 for AMD, a -57.5% delta.

The overall benchmark record is unambiguous: the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H delivers between 18.2% and 85.5% higher scores than the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS across the measured workloads. The AMD processor's closest competition is not the Intel part in this comparison, but rather mid-range alternatives like the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V and Intel Core i7-8700K, where it lands within 0.7% of their average scores.