AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a one-sided contest. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS. The margin varies significantly by workload, from a modest single-core edge to a dominant lead in floating-point and prime-number tests.

The closest result appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel part scores 1893 against AMD's 1742, a delta of -8%. This 8% gap is the narrowest of the entire comparison. In the same test's multi-core variant, the Intel processor extends its lead to 16467 versus 12342, a 25.1% advantage. This suggests the single-core architectures are relatively closer, but the multi-core scaling heavily favors Intel.

The older Cinebench R15 and R20 versions show even larger deltas. In R15 multi-core, Intel scores 2660 against AMD's 1243, a 53.3% difference. R20 multi-core shows a similar 53.1% gap (11059 versus 5183). The R15 single-core test shows a 39% difference (287 versus 175), while R20 single-core shows 53.2% (1561 versus 731). These older benchmarks tend to emphasize raw frequency and per-core throughput, where Intel's boost clock of 4.90 GHz versus AMD's 4.40 GHz plays a role.

PassMark results reinforce the pattern. The integer math test shows the smallest multi-threaded gap at 23.5% (66417 versus 50800). Data compression shows a 45.7% difference (310843 versus 168692). Data encryption and random string sorting each show a 52.7% difference. Extended instructions show a 60% gap (28027 versus 11219). Floating-point math shows a 70% difference (92554 versus 27800). The physics test shows a 66.2% gap (2430 versus 821). The find prime numbers test shows the largest single delta at 86.4% (352 versus 48). The multithread PassMark score shows a 53.2% difference (31004 versus 14520). Single-thread PassMark shows 4397 versus 2740, a 37.7% difference.

The average benchmark score tells a similar story. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has an average benchmark score of 19364, placing it at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has an average score of 37313, placing it at the 85th percentile. That is nearly double the average score, and the percentile gap of 12 points reflects a substantially higher position in the overall database distribution.

The nearest rivals for each processor provide context. The AMD chip's closest competitors include the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (average score 19368, delta 0%), the Intel Core i5-1345U (19411, -0.2%), the Intel Core i7-8700K (19238, 0.7%), and the Intel Core i7-10700F (19499, -0.7%). The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-13900HK (37425, -0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H (37161, 0.4%), the Intel Core i7-13700 (37135, 0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 160 (37117, 0.5%). This shows the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS sits in a performance class with older mid-range desktop chips and mobile U-series parts, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F competes with high-end mobile H-series chips and recent desktop i7 processors.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS in every recorded benchmark, with no exceptions. The 17-0 win tally is decisive. The only question is the magnitude of the difference, which varies from 8% to 86.4% depending on the workload.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is a 6-core, 12-thread mobile processor with a 35 W TDP, designed for thin-and-light laptops. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is a 10-core, 10-thread desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, designed for desktop towers. These are different market segments. The desktop part has a higher power envelope, more physical cores, and a higher boost clock, all of which contribute to its benchmark dominance.

From the data alone, the Intel part is the stronger processor in raw compute. The AMD part's only advantage is its lower thermal design power and its integrated Radeon 660M graphics, which the Intel part lacks entirely. For workloads that rely on the CPU alone, the Intel processor is the better choice. For a system requiring integrated graphics, the AMD processor has that capability, though its graphics performance is not quantified in this database.

The percentile positions reinforce this. The Intel part sits at the 85th percentile, while the AMD part sits at the 73rd percentile. This means the Intel processor outperforms a larger fraction of the database's CPU population. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-13900HK and the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, both of which are higher-tier processors in their respective lineups. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-8700K, a 2017-era desktop processor, and the Intel Core i7-10700F, a 2020-era desktop processor. This contextualizes the AMD chip as a mid-range mobile part, while the Intel chip performs like a high-end desktop or mobile H-series part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, which is part of the 7000 series. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F uses the Arrow Lake architecture, codenamed Arrow Lake-S, which is part of the Core Ultra Series 2.

The manufacturing process differs. The AMD chip uses a 6 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel chip uses a 3 nm process node, also from TSMC. The smaller node generally allows for higher transistor density and improved power efficiency, though the Intel chip's higher TDP suggests it uses that efficiency for performance rather than conservation.

The Intel chip has a significantly larger die size at 243 mm², compared to AMD's 208 mm². The Intel chip also has a transistor count of 17,800 million, while the AMD chip's transistor count is not recorded in the database. The larger die and higher transistor count align with the Intel chip's greater core count and larger cache allocations.

Cache hierarchies are substantially different. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This means the Intel chip has three times the L1 per core, six times the L2 per core, and 4 MB more L3 overall. The larger caches likely contribute to the Intel chip's advantage in data compression and encryption tests, which are cache-sensitive.

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD chip includes Radeon 660M graphics, while the Intel chip has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A). This is a fundamental difference: the AMD chip can power a display without a discrete GPU, while the Intel chip requires a separate graphics card.

The memory bandwidth also differs. Both support DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, but the Intel chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the AMD chip has 76.8 GB/s. The higher bandwidth on the Intel part supports its higher throughput in memory-intensive workloads.

PCIe support differs. The AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The newer Gen 5 standard offers higher bandwidth for compatible devices, such as NVMe storage and GPUs.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip has 10 cores and 10 threads. The Intel chip has more physical cores but does not use simultaneous multithreading, so its thread count is equal to its core count. The AMD chip uses SMT, giving it 12 threads from 6 cores.

The base clocks are identical at 3.30 GHz for both. The boost clocks differ: the AMD chip boosts to 4.40 GHz, while the Intel chip boosts to 4.90 GHz. The 0.5 GHz boost advantage for Intel contributes to its single-core wins.

The TDP differs significantly. The AMD chip has a TDP of 35 W, while the Intel chip has a TDP of 65 W. The Intel chip consumes nearly double the thermal budget, which is expected for a desktop part versus a mobile part.

The sockets differ. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1851. These are not interchangeable.

The release dates differ. The AMD chip was released on 2024-08-31, while the Intel chip was released on 2025-01-06. The Intel part is newer by roughly four months.

The launch MSRP for the Intel chip is $231, which can be stated once. The AMD chip's launch MSRP is not recorded in the database.

The part numbers differ. The AMD chip has part numbers 100-000001632 (FP7) and 100-000001634 (FP7r2). The Intel chip has part number SRQD2SRVF9.

The market segments differ. The AMD chip is classified as Mobile, while the Intel chip is classified as Desktop.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores. The Intel chip also has 10 threads, while the AMD chip has 12 threads due to simultaneous multithreading.

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

A: The largest margin is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel chip scores 352 versus the AMD chip's 48, a delta of -86.4%.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Their base clocks are both 3.30 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F have integrated graphics?

A: No, the Intel chip lists integrated graphics as N/A. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS includes Radeon 660M integrated graphics.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel chip has an average benchmark score of 37313, while the AMD chip has an average score of 19364. The Intel chip sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip sits at the 73rd percentile.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of its advantages rather than by any AMD victories. The Intel chip is strongest in floating-point math (70% lead), physics (66.2% lead), and prime number finding (86.4% lead). These workloads benefit from the Intel chip's larger caches, higher boost clock, and higher memory bandwidth. For scientific computing, engineering simulations, and any task that relies heavily on floating-point throughput, the Intel chip is the clear choice.

The Intel chip also shows strong results in data encryption (52.7% lead) and data compression (45.7% lead). These are common in file archiving, database operations, and security-related workloads. The Intel chip's larger L2 cache per core (3 MB versus 512 KB) likely helps here.

The Intel chip's smallest advantage is in Cinebench R23 single-core (8% lead) and PassMark integer math (23.5% lead). These are still wins, but the closer margins suggest that for lightly threaded integer workloads, the AMD chip is less disadvantaged. The AMD chip's 12 threads versus Intel's 10 threads does not help in single-core tests, but its lower TDP of 35 W versus 65 W means it is designed for power-constrained environments.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins only in the sense of having integrated graphics and a lower power envelope. For a mobile system that needs to run without a discrete GPU, the AMD chip is the only option between the two, since the Intel chip has no integrated graphics. For battery-powered laptops, the AMD chip's 35 W TDP is substantially lower than the Intel chip's 65 W TDP, which would impact cooling requirements and battery life.

The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-8700K and i7-10700F, both desktop parts from previous generations. This suggests the AMD chip performs in the range of older desktop i7 processors, despite being a mobile chip. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-13900HK and AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, which are higher-tier mobile processors. This places the Intel chip in a higher performance class.

For desktop builders who need raw compute and have a discrete GPU, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is the stronger processor by every measured metric. For mobile users who need integrated graphics and lower power consumption, the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is the only viable choice, but it delivers significantly lower performance across the board. The data does not show a single workload where the AMD chip outperforms the Intel chip, so the decision rests on platform requirements and thermal constraints rather than on any benchmark advantage.