AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H records an average benchmark score of 31483, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS records 19364. The Intel part also sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 73rd percentile for the AMD part.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 240H win every head-to-head benchmark?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins one of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. That win is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where AMD scores 1742 against Intel's 1719, a 1.3% margin.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap between the two?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H leads by 47.3% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 39.5% in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 21.7% in Cinebench R23 multi-core. In PassMark multithread, Intel leads by 39.4%.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H boosts to 5.20 GHz, compared to 4.40 GHz for the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz versus 2.50 GHz for Intel.

Q: How do the two processors compare in memory support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS supports DDR5 only with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 240H supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but no bandwidth figure is recorded for it.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It is part of the 7000 series and the Ryzen 5 generation. The die size is recorded at 208 mm². The Intel Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It belongs to the Core 7 generation with a Raptor Lake Refresh designation. No die size is recorded for the Intel part.

The AMD processor integrates Radeon 660M graphics, while the Intel processor integrates Iris Xe Graphics 64EU. Both have integrated GPUs, but they are different implementations. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP7, while Intel uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 240H has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core L2 on Intel is notable for workloads that repeatedly access a working set that fits in that cache level.

PCIe support also differs. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU. This means the AMD processor offers more total lanes but older generation signaling, while Intel offers fewer lanes but newer generation signaling.

Memory controllers differ as well. AMD supports only DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while Intel has no recorded bandwidth figure. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Neither supports ECC memory.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 240H dominates the recorded benchmark set, winning 16 of 17 tests. The only AMD win comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 1742 versus 1719 for Intel, a 1.3% advantage. This is a narrow margin and represents the closest contest in the entire comparison.

In multi-core Cinebench tests, Intel leads consistently but the margin shrinks as the workload gets longer. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 2360 against 1243 for AMD, a 47.3% lead. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, Intel scores 8562 against 5183, a 39.5% lead. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 15764 against 12342, a 21.7% lead. The delta narrows from R15 to R23, which suggests the AMD part scales relatively better as the test duration increases, though it never catches up.

Single-core Cinebench results tell a different story. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel leads 249 to 175, a 29.7% margin. In Cinebench R20 single-core, Intel leads 1208 to 731, a 39.5% margin. But in Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD takes the lead by 1.3%. The pattern is inconsistent across Cinebench versions, which may reflect different workload characteristics in each version.

PassMark results heavily favor Intel. In PassMark data compression, Intel scores 271774 against 168692 for AMD, a 37.9% lead. In data encryption, Intel leads 15155 to 10718, a 29.3% margin. In extended instructions, Intel leads 16897 to 11219, a 33.6% margin. In find prime numbers, Intel scores 102 against 48, a 52.9% lead. In floating point math, Intel scores 58905 against 27800, a 52.8% lead. In integer math, Intel leads 80396 to 50800, a 36.8% margin. In multithread, Intel leads 23975 to 14520, a 39.4% margin. In physics, Intel leads 1723 to 821, a 52.4% margin. In random string sorting, Intel leads 28866 to 17669, a 38.8% margin. In single-thread, Intel leads 3782 to 2740, a 27.6% margin.

The largest deltas favor Intel in find prime numbers (52.9%), floating point math (52.8%), and physics (52.4%). These are substantial gaps that indicate a strong advantage in compute-heavy, math-intensive workloads. The smallest deltas favor Intel in single-core Cinebench R23 (where AMD actually wins) and single-thread PassMark (27.6%).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.40 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel. TDP is 35 watts for AMD and 45 watts for Intel.

Socket types differ: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel BGA 1744. Process nodes differ: 6 nm TSMC versus 10 nm Intel. The AMD part uses Zen 3+ architecture with Rembrandt-R codename, while Intel uses Raptor Lake with Raptor Lake-H codename. Die size is 208 mm² for AMD, with no figure recorded for Intel.

Cache differs in every level. L1 is 64 KB per core for AMD versus 80 KB per core for Intel. L2 is 512 KB per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 is 16 MB shared for AMD versus 24 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR5-only for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for AMD, with no figure for Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 with 8 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 660M for AMD versus Iris Xe Graphics 64EU for Intel.

The Intel Core 7 240H has a recorded launch MSRP of $502. No launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. Release dates differ: the AMD part was released in 2024-08-31, while the Intel part was released in 2024-12-17. Both are active production parts for the mobile market segment.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a clear overall winner in the Intel Core 7 240H. It wins 16 of 17 head-to-head tests, holds an 82nd percentile ranking versus 73rd for AMD, and records an average benchmark score of 31483 versus 19364 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS. The Intel part delivers 10 cores, 16 threads, a 5.20 GHz boost clock, and 24 MB of L3 cache. The AMD part counters with 6 cores, 12 threads, a 4.40 GHz boost clock, and 16 MB of L3 cache.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS does claim one victory in Cinebench R23 single-core by a 1.3% margin. It also operates at a lower 35-watt TDP versus 45 watts for Intel, which may matter in thermally constrained chassis. However, the recorded benchmarks do not include any power or thermal measurements, so the data cannot confirm a performance-per-watt advantage.

For users prioritizing raw compute throughput, the Intel Core 7 240H is the stronger choice based on the recorded scores. The margins in math-heavy workloads are particularly large, with leads of over 50% in find prime numbers, floating point math, and physics. The Intel part also leads in every PassMark test and every multi-core Cinebench test. The only scenario where the AMD part wins is a single-core Cinebench R23 run, and that margin is small.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 240H wins in all multi-threaded and most single-threaded workloads recorded in the database. It is the stronger processor for Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests, with leads ranging from 21.7% to 47.3%. It also wins every PassMark workload, including data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins only in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 1742 against 1719 for Intel. This 1.3% margin is the sole recorded benchmark where AMD comes out ahead. The AMD part also carries a lower TDP of 35 watts, which could be relevant for thin-and-light mobile designs, though no thermal or power efficiency measurements are present in the data.

The Intel Core 7 240H is the appropriate choice for workloads that demand high multi-core throughput, math-heavy computation, or strong single-thread performance outside of Cinebench R23. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is the appropriate choice for the specific Cinebench R23 single-core test where it wins, and for systems where the lower 35-watt TDP is a design constraint. The data does not support any other use case favoring the AMD part.