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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H records an average benchmark score of 31508, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS records 19364. The Intel part sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, whereas the AMD part sits at the 73rd percentile.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H scores 14629.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 15.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS's score of 12342. This is the narrowest multi-core margin between the two across all Cinebench versions.

Q: Which processor has the larger thread count?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 12 threads from its 6 cores, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has 14 threads from its 14 cores. The Intel processor does not use simultaneous multithreading, so its thread count equals its core count.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS supports 76.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth with dual-channel DDR5. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H supports 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth with dual-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm process, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is fabricated on TSMC's 3 nm process. Both processors use TSMC as the foundry.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS's boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz compared to 1.70 GHz.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a clear overall winner: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The Intel processor leads by wide margins in most workloads, with the smallest advantage being 11.5% in Cinebench R23 single-core.

For users prioritizing multi-threaded productivity, rendering, or data-heavy tasks, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is the stronger choice. Its 14 cores and 18 MB of shared L3 cache deliver consistently higher scores across Cinebench and PassMark suites. The Intel part also shows a substantial lead in memory bandwidth, which contributes to its performance in memory-sensitive workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS remains relevant for scenarios where its lower core count and higher base clock matter. It consumes 35 W TDP versus the Intel part's 28 W, and its 6 nm process node is older than Intel's 3 nm node. However, the recorded data does not show any workload where the AMD processor outperforms the Intel processor. Users seeking maximum performance from these two specific mobile processors should select the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H based on the available measurements.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H dominates every benchmark in the database. The largest single margin comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 220 against AMD's 48, a 78.2% deficit for the AMD part. This indicates a massive advantage in integer-heavy prime-finding workloads.

Floating-point math shows another large gap. The Intel processor scores 86540 in PassMark floating point math, while the AMD processor scores 27800, a 67.9% difference. The Intel part also leads in PassMark data encryption with 21428 versus 10718, a 50% margin, and in PassMark extended instructions with 21915 versus 11219, a 48.8% margin.

In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the Intel processor scores 10041 versus 5183 for AMD, a 48.4% lead. The same 48.4% margin appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core (2397.5 versus 1243) and PassMark multithread (28119 versus 14520). Cinebench R20 single-core also shows a 48.4% difference, with Intel at 1417 and AMD at 731.

The narrowest multi-core margin is in Cinebench R23, where Intel scores 14629.5 and AMD scores 12342, a 15.6% difference. This smaller gap suggests that the longer-duration rendering workload partially narrows the performance gap, though Intel still holds a clear advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core shows an 11.5% lead for Intel (1969 versus 1742), the smallest margin in the entire dataset.

PassMark random string sorting shows Intel at 33654 versus AMD at 17669, a 47.5% margin. PassMark physics shows Intel at 1877 versus AMD at 821, a 56.3% margin. PassMark integer math shows a 25.9% lead for Intel (68520 versus 50800), which is one of the smaller gaps. PassMark data compression shows Intel at 283451 versus AMD at 168692, a 40.5% margin.

PassMark single-thread results show Intel at 4258 versus AMD at 2740, a 35.7% margin, with the same values recorded for both single_thread and singlethread tests. The Intel processor also holds a 39.3% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core (288.5 versus 175).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core count: AMD has 6 cores, Intel has 14. Thread counts also differ: AMD has 12 threads, Intel has 14. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for AMD and 1.70 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.40 GHz for AMD and 4.90 GHz for Intel.

TDP ratings show AMD at 35 W and Intel at 28 W. Sockets differ: AMD uses AMD Socket FP7, Intel uses Intel BGA 2049. Cache configurations differ significantly: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core and 512 KB L2 per core, while Intel has 192 KB L1 per core and 3 MB L2 per core. Shared L3 cache is 16 MB for AMD and 18 MB for Intel.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for AMD and 102.4 GB/s for Intel. PCIe support differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), Intel provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 660M, Intel uses Arc Graphics 130T. Release dates show AMD released on 2024-08-31 and Intel on 2025-01-12. Part numbers are 100-000001632(FP7)100-000001634(FP7r2) for AMD and SRQAM for Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, part of the 7000 series. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-H codename, part of Core Ultra Series 2. The AMD generation is listed as Ryzen 5 (Zen 3+ (Rembrandt)), while Intel's generation is Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake-H).

Process nodes differ: AMD uses 6 nm, Intel uses 3 nm, both from TSMC. Die size is 208 mm² for AMD, while no die size is recorded for Intel. The architecture generations are substantially different, with Zen 3+ being an older design compared to Arrow Lake.

The cache architecture follows different designs. AMD allocates 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core, while Intel allocates 192 KB L1 and 3 MB L2 per core. Shared L3 is 16 MB for AMD and 18 MB for Intel. These differences affect how each processor handles data locality and multi-threaded workloads.

The Intel part's larger per-core L2 cache and additional L3 capacity likely contribute to its advantages in the PassMark extended instructions and data compression tests. The AMD part's smaller cache footprint aligns with its lower scores in memory-intensive benchmarks. The architecture differences also manifest in the thread scheduling: AMD relies on simultaneous multithreading to reach 12 threads from 6 cores, while Intel runs 14 threads natively from 14 cores without SMT. The recorded data shows the Intel approach delivers substantially higher multi-threaded scores across all Cinebench and PassMark multithread tests.