AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V Comparison

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results show a clear split between the two processors, with the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V winning 15 of 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The most dramatic difference appears in single-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Intel part scores 301.5 against the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS's 175, a 42% advantage. Similarly, PassMark single-thread tests show Intel ahead by 35.9% (4274 vs 2740). These figures align with the Intel chip's higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 4.40 GHz for the AMD.

Multi-core results are more mixed. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins with 12342 points against 10178 for the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V, a 21.3% margin. This is notable because the AMD chip has only 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD's simultaneous multithreading appears to help in this sustained workload. However, in Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel wins with 1583 versus 1243 (-21.5%), and in Cinebench R20 multi-core, Intel leads 7069 to 5183 (-26.7%). The PassMark multithread test also favors Intel: 19810 versus 14520, a 26.7% gap.

Integer math is the other AMD win. The Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 50800 in PassMark integer math, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V scores 44019, giving AMD a 15.4% edge. This suggests the AMD architecture handles integer-heavy instruction streams efficiently, possibly due to its larger shared L3 cache of 16 MB compared to Intel's 12 MB.

The Intel chip dominates in floating-point and specialized workloads. PassMark floating-point math shows Intel at 59536 versus 27800 for AMD, a 53.3% advantage. The gap in prime number finding is even larger: 195 versus 48, a 75.4% difference. Data encryption also favors Intel (14141 vs 10718, -24.2%), as does extended instruction throughput (15613 vs 11219, -28.1%). Random string sorting goes to Intel by 21.9% (22622 vs 17669), and data compression by 9.6% (186521 vs 168692).

Physics simulation results show Intel at 1637 versus AMD's 821, a 49.8% margin. Overall average benchmark scores confirm the pattern: the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V averages 23219 across all tests, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS averages 19364. The Intel chip sits in the 76th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD chip sits in the 73rd.

# Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, built on TSMC's 6 nm process with a die size of 208 mm². It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, delivering 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The chip uses AMD Socket FP7 and includes the Radeon 660M integrated graphics.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V uses the Lunar Lake architecture, also built by TSMC but on a 3 nm process. It has 8 cores and 8 threads, with no simultaneous multithreading. L1 cache is 192 KB per core, L2 is 2.5 MB per core, and L3 is 12 MB shared. Memory support is LPDDR5X in dual-channel, with a much higher bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The socket is Intel BGA 2833, and it includes the Arc 140V integrated graphics.

The process node difference is significant: 3 nm versus 6 nm. This helps explain the Intel chip's higher boost clock (5.10 GHz vs 4.40 GHz) and better single-thread performance despite a lower TDP of 30 watts versus 35 watts for the AMD. The memory bandwidth gap (136.5 GB/s vs 76.8 GB/s) also favors Intel and likely contributes to its wins in data-heavy tasks like compression and encryption.

PCIe support differs as well. The AMD chip offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip offers Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. Both are currently Active in production and target the mobile market segment.

# The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V as the stronger overall performer for most tasks. Its 15 wins out of 17 benchmarks, higher average score (23219 vs 19364), and better percentile ranking (76th vs 73rd) make that clear. The Intel chip is particularly strong in single-threaded and floating-point workloads, where its clock speed and memory bandwidth provide large margins. The 5.10 GHz boost clock and 136.5 GB/s memory bandwidth are the standout advantages.

However, the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS holds its ground in specific scenarios. The 21.3% win in Cinebench R23 multi-core shows that its 12 threads can outperform Intel's 8 threads in sustained rendering-style workloads. The 15.4% win in integer math indicates strength in general-purpose computing tasks that rely on integer operations. The AMD chip also has a larger L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB), which may help in cache-sensitive applications.

For users prioritizing single-thread responsiveness, encryption, physics simulation, or floating-point math, the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For those running multi-threaded rendering or integer-heavy workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS offers specific advantages. The Intel chip's higher average score and broader benchmark wins make it the more balanced option overall, but the AMD chip's targeted strengths should not be overlooked.

# FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

Q: How do they compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 12342, which is 21.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V's 10178.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V scores 195 versus 48 for the AMD, a 75.4% difference.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has 8 cores and 8 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V supports LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory.

Q: Which processor has the higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has 136.5 GB/s of memory bandwidth, compared to 76.8 GB/s for the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS.

# Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V wins in 15 benchmarks, covering most categories. It takes single-threaded performance outright, with wins in Cinebench R15 single-core (301.5 vs 175), Cinebench R20 single-core (997 vs 731), Cinebench R23 single-core (1950 vs 1742), and PassMark single-thread (4274 vs 2740). It also wins in multi-core tests like Cinebench R15 (1583 vs 1243) and Cinebench R20 (7069 vs 5183), plus PassMark multithread (19810 vs 14520). Data-oriented tasks go to Intel: compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime numbers, floating-point math, physics, and random string sorting.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins in two benchmarks. Cinebench R23 multi-core (12342 vs 10178) is its most significant victory, showing strength in sustained multi-threaded rendering. PassMark integer math (50800 vs 44019) is the other win, indicating solid performance in integer-heavy computation. These two wins are narrow in the overall context, but they define the AMD chip's niche: multi-threaded workloads with high thread counts and integer processing.

For real-world use, the Intel chip is better suited for tasks like video encoding, scientific computing, physics simulation, and any application that benefits from high single-thread speed or large memory bandwidth. The AMD chip fits scenarios where software scales well with threads, such as certain 3D rendering engines or compilation tasks, and where integer performance matters more than floating-point.

# Specification Differences

The key specification differences between the two processors are as follows:

• Cores: 6 (AMD) vs 8 (Intel)
• Threads: 12 (AMD) vs 8 (Intel)
• Boost Clock: 4.40 GHz (AMD) vs 5.10 GHz (Intel)
• TDP: 35 W (AMD) vs 30 W (Intel)
• Socket: AMD Socket FP7 vs Intel BGA 2833
• Architecture: Zen 3+ (Rembrandt-R) vs Lunar Lake
• Process Node: 6 nm (TSMC) vs 3 nm (TSMC)
• Die Size: 208 mm² (AMD) vs not recorded (Intel)
• L1 Cache: 64 KB per core (AMD) vs 192 KB per core (Intel)
• L2 Cache: 512 KB per core (AMD) vs 2.5 MB per core (Intel)
• L3 Cache: 16 MB shared (AMD) vs 12 MB shared (Intel)
• Memory Support: DDR5 (AMD) vs LPDDR5X (Intel)
• Memory Bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s (AMD) vs 136.5 GB/s (Intel)
• PCIe: Gen 4, 20 lanes (AMD) vs Gen 5, 4 lanes (Intel)
• Integrated Graphics: Radeon 660M (AMD) vs Arc 140V (Intel)
• Release Date: 2024-08-31 (AMD) vs 2024-09-23 (Intel)

Both share a dual-channel memory bus, no ECC support, no unlocked multiplier, and an active production status. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.