AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235T Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data leaves no ambiguity: the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T wins every single recorded comparison against the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, 17 wins to 0. The Intel part sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the AMD chip lands at the 73rd percentile. The average benchmark score tells the same story: 38,561 for the Intel versus 19,364 for the AMD, a gap of roughly 99%.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is a mobile processor built for efficiency, with a 35 W TDP and a 6 nm process node. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP, a 3 nm node, and a much larger transistor budget. The data shows that the Intel part is decisively faster across every workload category, from single-threaded tasks to heavy multithreaded rendering. Anyone selecting between these two should choose the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T unless the platform constraints (socket, power envelope, or mobile form factor) force the AMD option.

The nearest rivals in the database confirm the positioning. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T is bracketed by the Core i5-14500 (delta 0.1%), the Xeon w3-2525 (delta 0.4%), the Core 9 270H (delta 0.6%), and the Core Ultra 9 285H (delta 0.7%). These are all strong desktop-class or high-end mobile parts. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, by contrast, competes with the Core Ultra 5 226V (delta 0%), the Core i5-1345U (delta -0.2%), the Core i7-8700K (delta 0.7%), and the Core i7-10700F (delta -0.7%). That rival list is populated by older generation desktop chips and low-power mobile parts, which shows the AMD chip is aimed at a much lower performance tier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The processor is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 208 mm². The cache layout is 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. PCIe is Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The integrated graphics are Radeon 660M. The socket is AMD Socket FP7, and the TDP is 35 W. It was released on 2024-08-31.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T uses the Arrow Lake architecture under the Arrow Lake-S codename. It has 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The processor is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC, with 17,800 million transistors and a die size of 243 mm². The cache layout is 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. PCIe is Gen 5 with 20 lanes. The integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU. The socket is Intel Socket 1851, and the TDP is 65 W. It was released on 2025-01-06, with a launch MSRP of $247.

Several architectural differences explain the performance gap. The Intel part has more than twice the core count (14 versus 6) and a higher boost clock (5.00 GHz versus 4.40 GHz). The process node is smaller (3 nm versus 6 nm), allowing more transistors in a larger die. The L3 cache is 50% larger (24 MB versus 16 MB), and the memory bandwidth is 33% higher (102.4 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s). The PCIe generation is newer (Gen 5 versus Gen 4). The Intel part also uses a desktop socket, while the AMD part is mobile-only.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T wins in every benchmark category recorded. The largest margins come in the PassMark floating point math test, where the Intel part scores 106,546 against 27,800 for AMD, a 73.9% advantage. The find prime numbers test shows an 84.9% gap (318 versus 48), which indicates the Intel part's integer and branch handling is dramatically stronger. The physics test (PassMark) shows a 61.9% lead (2,157 versus 821). Data encryption shows a 54.3% lead (23,457 versus 10,718). Data compression shows a 42.8% lead (295,100 versus 168,692).

The Cinebench results are uniform across all versions. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, the Intel part leads by 53% in both single-core and multi-core tests. For example, Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 26,232 for Intel versus 12,342 for AMD, while R23 single-core scores 3,703 versus 1,742. These are not marginal wins; they are consistent, large deltas across every rendering workload.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has no recorded wins in the head-to-head data. Its only relative strength appears in the PassMark single-thread test, where the delta is smallest at 36.9% (4,339 versus 2,740). Even that is a substantial deficit. The AMD part also shows a relatively smaller gap in integer math (39.7%) and data compression (42.8%), but these are still Intel wins by a wide margin.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T has 14 cores and 14 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has a TDP of 35 W. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T supports 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS supports 76.8 GB/s.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T has an average benchmark score of 38,561. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has an average benchmark score of 19,364.

Q: Does the Intel processor support PCIe Gen 5?

A: Yes, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent 53% lead for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T across all versions. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 2,644 against AMD's 1,243. In R15 single-core, Intel scores 373 against 175. The R20 versions show 11,017 versus 5,183 multi-core and 1,555 versus 731 single-core. The R23 versions show 26,232 versus 12,342 multi-core and 3,703 versus 1,742 single-core.

The PassMark suite reveals the widest gaps. The floating point math test is the second-largest delta at 73.9%: Intel scores 106,546, AMD scores 27,800. The find prime numbers test is the largest delta at 84.9%: Intel scores 318, AMD scores 48. The physics test shows a 61.9% lead: Intel scores 2,157, AMD scores 821. Data encryption shows 23,457 versus 10,718, a 54.3% lead. Extended instructions show 23,212 versus 11,219, a 51.7% lead.

The smaller deltas still favor Intel. Random string sorting shows 35,377 versus 17,669, a 50.1% lead. Multithread shows 30,918 versus 14,520, a 53% lead. Data compression shows 295,100 versus 168,692, a 42.8% lead. Integer math shows 84,244 versus 50,800, a 39.7% lead. The smallest delta is in the single-thread tests at 36.9%: Intel scores 4,339, AMD scores 2,740.

The data confirms that the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T is the superior processor in every measured workload. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has no benchmark wins in this comparison. The Intel part's advantages in core count, boost clock, cache size, memory bandwidth, and process node translate directly into dominant performance across rendering, encryption, compression, and math workloads. The AMD part remains a capable low-power mobile option, but against this desktop Intel chip, it is outclassed in every recorded metric.